THE Philippine agriculture sector continues to grow, employing 25 percent of the country's 49.7 million labor force as of November 2023 and contributing 9 percent to the nation's GDP in 2022, according to the Department of Agriculture.
THE Philippine agriculture sector continues to grow, employing 25 percent of the country's 49.7 million labor force as of November 2023 and contributing 9 percent to the nation's GDP in 2022, according to the Department of Agriculture.Since 2007, the SM Foundation 's Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture program has been empowering farmers from vulnerable communities with modern farming techniques and entrepreneurial skills.
The program transformed their approach to farming, equipping them with sustainable practices like organic farming, crop rotation and climate-resilient strategies, as well as business skills such as financial literacy and marketing.Graduate Ferdinand Claro shared, 'Before KSK, we had no plan or strategy. Floods and typhoons would wipe out what little we had.
Foundation Provides 14-Week Training For 100 Laoag Farmers
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