April 2016

5 IAs shine in Agri-Pinoy Awards
5 IAs shine in Agri-...
04/22/2016 - 10:00am
P241.7-M irrigation project for Quezon, Batangas
P241.7-M irrigation...
04/25/2016 - 9:45am

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5 IAs shine in Agri-Pinoy Awards

April 22, 2016, 10:00 AM

National Irrigation Administration, Quezon City - More than hundreds of farmers and employees in agriculture sector gathered to witness the prestigious annual awarding ceremony in the field of rice production. 2015 Agri-Pinoy Rice Achievers Award commenced on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Newport Performance Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City.

Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala graces the event addressing the crowd with smile and gratitude. "Maipagmamalaki po namin na sa huling 5 taon, ang bansa po natin ang isa sa may pinakamabilis na pagtaas ng produksyon ng bigas" he said. Sec. Alcala claims that an increase of 2.28 percent in rice production from 2010 - 2015 was attained by the current administration and about 18.27 million metric tons was achieved last 2014.

DA Secretary was overwhelmed with the support coming from the farmers and government institutions which are in one with the goal for rice self-sufficient country. In his speech, Sec. Alcala personally recognizes the National Irrigation Administration thru the stewardship of NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal for the sustenance in widening and strengthening irrigation support all throughout the country. He further noted that the success has been possible with the concerted effort from the farmers and government institutions.

With these, Department of Agriculture recognizes outstanding Irrigators Association (IA) for their significant contributions for rice self-sufficiency and food security. IAs from Mindanao got four out of five awards for Outstanding IA, Balatukay San Isidro Sinayawan Farmers Irrigators Association, Inc. (BASISFIA) in Davao Del Sur garnered the award in National Irrigation System (NIS) category for their consistent maintenance of a fully irrigated service area of 486.43 ha for dry season and 486.35 ha for wet season. The MARLIBAMA Farmers Irrigators Association in Zamboanga Del Sur also made it for NIS category as they set up a record of 556.21 ha. and 547.91 ha of benefited area or cropping intensity of 100% and 99.21% ISF collection efficiency during dry and wet season.

Gravity Irrigators Service Association, Inc. (GISA) in Davao Del Norte earned the award for Communal Irrigation Services (CIS) category for their adoption of some NIA advocated operation-enhancing interventions and assets. Pagla-um Irrigators Association, Inc. in Zamboanga Sibugay made their way to the top with their current assets stood at Php 16.1 million thru adoption of "high-yielding" varieties of crops and farmers field schools as prescribed by NIA.

An IA from Region 2 also reaped their bragging rights as they proved to be remarkable across the board as they were able to meet the irrigation needs of its 431.22 ha service area during the dry season, and surpassing it in the latter half of 2015 with 467.38 hectares of irrigated fields.

All the winners received a plaque of appreciation and cash support for their respective associations. The winners were chosen through rigorous regional and national validations including financial stability, increasing rice productivity, maximizing the use of lands, and strengthening the collaboration and coordination with institutional partners.

P241.7-M irrigation project for Quezon, Batangas

April 25, 2016, 9:45 AM


National Irrigation Administration, Quezon IMO - The agency on Saturday unveils new irrigation project amounting to P241.7 million held at Brgy. Ayusan I, Tiaong Quezon on April 23, 2016. The Quipot Irrigation Project is said to promote self-sufficiency in rice production in the municipalities of Tiaong, San Antonio, Candelaria, Sariaya all in Quezon and San Juan in Batangas.

NIA Administrator Dr. Florencio F. Padernal, PAFSAM Secretary Fredelita C. Guiza, and San Juan, Batangas Mayor Rodolfo H. Manalo grace the event attended by some NIA employees, farmers, Irrigators Association, and LGU officials. Dr. Padernal congratulates the team who made the project possible. "I congratulate the men and women of NIA-Region 4A who are instrumental in completing the diversion weir of the Quipot IP" he added. NIA Administrator told that one of the NIA's mandates is to contribute to every farmer for an improved socio-economic quality of life.

PAFSAM Secretary Fredelita C. Guiza noted that the project will address the low rice production in Quezon which has been the problem of the province from the start. Meanwhile, San Juan, Batangas Mayor Rodolfo H. Manalo expresses his gratitude for the optimum result of the project among his constituents. The mayor even gave financial support to NIA for the construction of agency's sub-office in Region 4A.

"The completion of the Quipot Irrigation Project is a milestone in the history of irrigation works in Region IV-A" said Regional Manager Engineer William Ragodon. He noted that the construction of the project has not been easy due to different circumstances one of which is the pending availability of additional funds.

Upon the full completion, Quipot IP will provide irrigation water to over 2,800 has (1,815 ha for Quezon and 985 ha for Batangas) of paddy fields during wet and dry season. It will benefit a total of 2,155 farmers (1,327 in Quezon and 828 in Batangas) and will increase their agricultural production from 2.80 tons/ha to 5 tons/ha during wet season and 2.60 tons/ha to 5.2 tons/ha during dry season.

Also present during the event who represent NIA are Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Operations Engr. Erdolfo B. Domingo, Deputy Administrator for Administrative and Finance Ms. Estrella E. Icasiano, Engr. Modesto G. Membreve, Operations Manager Engr. Romeo Lopez, PAIS Manager Ms. Pilipina P. Bermudez, and IMO Quezon Acting Division Manager Engr. Jaime C. de Jesus. Other official who came to witness the event was PCA Region IV-A Regional Manager Ms. Erlene Manohar.

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