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From rugged terrains to tourist destination:
SCOPSA’s key role in Nagtipunan transformation
SCOPSA’s key role in Nagtipunan transformation
Farmers in a remote town in Nagtipunan, Quirino are beside themselves after they have finally achieved what was initially an impossible dream. With commitment and effort from the local government and agriculture sector, they were able to turn the tables around on a deteriorating upland suffering from soil erosion to transform their area into a flourishing terrain worthy of being called a tourist destination.
The experience of the Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC)of Nagtipunan is definitely one for the books. When the group first started out at the height of technological and farming developments, farmers were both benefitting and suffering from the unregulated use ofnon – selective herbicide (glyphosate). While there was an increase in the yield of corn products, it was discovered that the practice was eroding the soil and gullies were developing because of the heavy rains. This did not bode well for farmers in the long run.
Instead of ignoring the problem, the leadership of the MAFC thought ahead and brought the problem to the regional and regional level on the need to regulate the use of glyphosate in the upland areas with 18 degrees slope. Not only was this proposal adopted, the municipality also became the first to institutionalize Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas (SCOPSA) via SB Resolution No. 272 series of 2017, a much more sustainable alternative to the common practice.
The experience of the Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC)of Nagtipunan is definitely one for the books. When the group first started out at the height of technological and farming developments, farmers were both benefitting and suffering from the unregulated use ofnon – selective herbicide (glyphosate). While there was an increase in the yield of corn products, it was discovered that the practice was eroding the soil and gullies were developing because of the heavy rains. This did not bode well for farmers in the long run.
Instead of ignoring the problem, the leadership of the MAFC thought ahead and brought the problem to the regional and regional level on the need to regulate the use of glyphosate in the upland areas with 18 degrees slope. Not only was this proposal adopted, the municipality also became the first to institutionalize Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas (SCOPSA) via SB Resolution No. 272 series of 2017, a much more sustainable alternative to the common practice.
CropLife Philippines recently showcased its programs and partnerships with an event entitled “Industry-led training on Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas (SCoPSA) and other CropLife Philippines' Stewardship Programs.” |
CropLife Philippines and the Department of Education district in Victoria, Laguna recently conducted the Gabay Tungo sa Maunlad na Pagsasaka ng Pamilya at the Victoria Central Elementary School in the province. |
Stakeholders have banded together to form the CropLife Regional Action Network (CRAN) SOCCSKSARGEN after a meeting held in General Santos City last Feb. 27, 2019. 
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