LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato- The Farmers’ Field Day held today in Sitio El-Lumet, Barangay Luhib, Lake Sebu South Cotabato was a success. It is known that Heirloom farming is a traditional type of farming that does not use pesticides because the seeds have a strong immunity compared to low land rice farming.
The activity aims to sustainably produce Heirloom Rice, adopt technology, increase production, increase farmers’ income and preserve the seeds that have a deep connection to the culture of these tribes.
According to Nonito T. Malingay, farmer cooperator in sitio lower El-Lumet, the situation of heirloom farmers is very difficult because few are engaged in heirloom production. He added that one of the factors that affect the production is the changing weather and financial aspect.
However, with the help of the provincial government through the programs of the provincial agriculture office and its stakeholders, it gave hope that the seeds come from their ancestors will be passed to the next generation for preservation that may gave sustainable harvest for the community that has a big impact to their daily life.
