Iloilo City Agriculturist Iñigo Garingalao emphasized early planting as a practical measure to help farmers reduce potential agricultural losses during severe El Niño conditions.
A new solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte is expected to provide farmers with more dependable water supplies while helping lower agricultural production costs.
NIA-5 is focusing on renewable energy solutions by converting irrigation systems to solar power to support long-term agricultural productivity in the region.