We're excited to share the progress on our Piggery Project in Cagayan Valley, utilizing a Natural Farming System (NFS)! Our model beneficiary, Andong Narag, is leading the way, with the project guided by our GAiN PH coordinators, Lowelyn and Mac Talosig.
Andong has already received 3 pigs, and GAiN PH will extend further help for his project's development by recommending housing design for the pigs (use of rice hull and indigenous materials), feed (as needed), and a farrowing pen (as needed) to ensure long-term sustainability. This initiative champions a natural farming system, using fodder plants and Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO) for "odor-free" piggeries, which also converts pig waste into valuable farm fertilizer. It's all about Farming Integration: restoring soil fertility and reducing synthetic fertilizer use, directly aligning with our FAITH Project (Food Always In The Home).
We would also like to thank our partners at Agape Rural Program (ARP) through the leadership of Engr. Larry Gutierrez for their invaluable training!
Our Pig Dispersal system ensures a powerful ripple effect: those who receive 3 piglets will "pay it forward" by donating 3 piglets to other families once their pigs reproduce. We're currently preparing to welcome more beneficiaries from Cagayan Valley who've met the requirements of planting Madre de Agua (organic food for the pig), making IMO, and preparing their pigpen.
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Stay tuned for more updates as we expand this impactful initiative!
Sincerely,
Board Members:
Rodolfo Santos
Efigenio Fermin Jr.
Wendell Asuncion
Reulin Galan
Christopher Uy
Registration #: DSWD-SB-R-00055-2023
License #: DSWD-SB-L-00081-2023
Solicitation Permit No.: DSWD-SB-SP-00051-2024
Validity: 10/3/2024 to 10/2/2025
Coverage: National
BIR Authorized to Issue Receipt