SOURCE: PIA CARAGA REGION
In the heart of Agusan Del Norte, the farm-to-market roads (FMR) are breathing new life into the province. These roads have revolutionized the transportation of agricultural products, leading to improved income for the local farmers. One such individual is Rudolfo C. Mondejar from Barangay Bay-ang, Cabadbaran City, who has experienced the transformative power of these roads firsthand.
Life before the FMR was a tale of hardship and perseverance. The road to the market was riddled with potholes, damaging the products and making the journey arduous. However, these farmers held onto hope, believing in better days.
Today, with the government's intervention, the roads are paved, making it easier for farmers like Mondejar to transport their products to the market. The improvement has not only boosted the local economy but also increased the population of Bay-ang and brought peace to the community.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga Regional Executive Director Ricardo Oรฑate Jr. credits the transformation of the area, particularly the peace and order, to the completion of the FMR project.
The concreting of the Bay-ang to Mahaba FRM was completed in 2021. It benefited 751 households and was part of the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Mindanao cluster, with a project cost of P152,722,814.98.
The completion of the FMR project has removed the daily burdens of farming and facilitated peace in the community. Bay-ang is just one of the many barangays that have reaped the benefits of these improved roads.
With the FMR, farmers are now motivated to plant more and contribute more. This initiative is strengthening the agriculture sector in the region, proving that infrastructure and agriculture go hand in hand.
The PRDP is a national project under the DA that aims to establish a modern, value chain-oriented, and climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries sector. In partnership with local government units and the private sector, it provides key infrastructure, facilities, technology, and information to raise incomes, productivity, and competitiveness.
As of December 2023, 25 infrastructure sub-projects were completed in the Caraga Region with a total cost of P1.823 billion.
The farmers in Agusan Del Norte stand as a testament to the transformative power of infrastructure. Their resilience and hard work, coupled with the government's support, have paved the way for a prosperous and peaceful community.
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