Banana growers in two upland areas of Davao City will be getting assistance from the Chinese Consulate General and the local government. Under the joint Banana Plantation Program, the city agriculturist’s office has identified 100 beneficiaries in the districts of Marilog and Paquibato, where indigenous peoples communities traditionally grow vegetables.
Each beneficiary family will receive 1,000 Cardava banana seedlings, fertilizers and pesticides. At the program launch last week, Chinese Consul General Li Lin said they have also partnered with Jenson Agriline Corp. to provide technical training to the farmers as well as purchase the produce.
Source: bworldonline.com