TO boost the cacao industry in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently turned over the Enhanced Cacao Processing Center to the Bangaan Agriculture Cooperative (BAC) in Solano.
TO boost the cacao industry in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, the Department of Trade and Industry recently turned over the Enhanced Cacao Processing Center to the Bangaan Agriculture Cooperative in Solano .
The P500,000 facility from the DTI Nueva Vizcaya provincial office was implemented through the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform. It is located in Solano, where the local government unit also gave support. During the turnover of the facility on March 14, DTI Business Development Division chief Lenore Lee Lopez, representing Acting DTI Provincial Director Ramil Gracia, said the project will enhance cacao processing capabilities and boost local production of the crop. Lopez also emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in cacao bean production and processing, urging the cooperative to maintain high standards in their operations. 'This initiative underscores the collaborative efforts of government agencies in empowering local cacao farmers, enhancing processing capabilities and driving economic growth in Nueva Vizcaya's cacao sector,' she said. Expressing gratitude on behalf of the cooperative, BAC Manager Amelia Guzman acknowledged the unwavering support of DTI, DAR and the Solano LGU. Guzman also reaffirmed the cooperative's commitment to strengthening the local cacao industry and inspiring more farmers to engage in cacao farming and production. The event was also graced by Solano Vice Mayor Eduardo Tiongson, representing Mayor Philip Dacayo and Provincial Agrarian reform officer David Villanueva Jr. of DAR-Nueva Vizcaya, both expressing their support and commitment to helping the cooperative achieve sustainability in its cacao production and processing efforts.
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