Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, Feb. 27(Ephraine Hyacinth Chavez,ISPSC) -Agriculture Secretary Dr. William Dar reiterated the importance of milk on fight against malnutrition and stunting among children. In his interview with 97.3 fm Radyo Kailian, he has tasked the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) Region 1 to provide 10 hybrid carabaos for the Animal Project of the ISPSC’s Agriculture program. Dr. Dar hopes that this collaborative project will continue to expand for the production of quality milk, meat and hyde for the people of Ilocos Sur. This coincides with the 2020 campaign of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) “Batang Pinoy SANA TALL… Iwas stunting, SAMA ALL!” for the month of July which calls for the participation of government, non-government organizations, civil society, business, academe, communities and families for a collective vision of having taller Filipino children by preventing stunting.
Other parts of the interview highlighted the DA’s program for fresh graduates to venture in agriculture and business. Different loan programs with zero interest payable within five years were also emphasized for anyone who wants to venture in agribusiness. Sec. Dar said that he “wants to alleviate farmers and give them opportunity to have a better life… Masaganang ani, Mataas na Kita ”/EHRC
