Registered farmers in this town continue to receive agricultural inputs from the municipal government, along with interventions from the Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Rice Research Institute, to ease the rising cost of living.

Municipal Agriculturist Erickson Biag told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday that PHP25 million from the municipality’s share of tobacco excise tax has been used to provide timely assistance this planting season.

“We continue to prioritize the agriculture sector because when our farmers thrive, Currimao prospers,” Biag said following the distribution of hybrid and inbred rice seeds, soil conditioners, and fertilizers to more than 800 farmer beneficiaries.

An additional 144 selected farmers received fertilizer spreaders to improve efficiency and productivity.

“This initiative is more than just a distribution of farm inputs – it is an investment in the hands that feed our community,” he added.

Farmer beneficiary Agnes Asuncion said, “The Currimao government, as well as other government agencies, have been helpful to us farmers. It means a lot to us that we are being consulted and heard.”

On June 11, the municipal agriculture office will begin distributing the first batch of insurance claims to farmers from Barangays Anggapang Norte, Aggapang Sur, Bimmanga, Cabuusan, Comcomloong, Lang-ayan-Baramban, Magalaoi Norte, Maglaoi Sur, Paguludan-Salindeg, Pias Norte, Pias Sur, San Simeon, Sta. Cruz, and Tapao-Tigue.

Recipients are advised to bring a valid government-issued ID to facilitate claims from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PNA)