The Department of Agriculture created a program to encourage the youth to venture into the farming industry.
DA Secretary William Dar said that the department will grant funds to support young farmers to grow their own farming ventures.
Good proposals from young college degree holders may be awarded a start-up capital loan of P300,000-P500,000, payable in five years with zero interest.
“To address the aging population of Filipino farmers and assure a strong labor force for the agri-fishery sector in the coming years, we are coming up with initiatives to motivate and encourage the young Filipinos to take interest in agricultural activities,” Dar stated.
The DA Secretary encouraged local leaders to make agriculture more profitable. He noted that the youth will not be interested in farming if they do not see economic benefits.
With report from: philstar.com
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