The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management has a program and advocacy in giving assistance of the young farmers in Ilocos to boost their productivity in agriculture.
Marvin Vea, owner of Vea Eco Farm, demonstrates the use of a composting machine by crushing coconut husks that transform into cocopeat, a plant-friendly growing medium for lettuce and other high-value crops.
Vea Eco Farm has received an assistance of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management to boost and increase the productivity in growing lettuce and other high-value crops.
The Vea Eco Farm in Bagbago, Solsona, Ilocos Norte is also a learning site for practical agriculture.
Please click the link: Vea Eco Farm, Ilocos composting machine to watch video of a composting machine by crushing coconut husks that transform into cocopeat.
REFERENCE: Philippine News Agency – Leilanie Adriano