Baguio City lives up to its thrust to propagate smart agricultural practices like hydroponics farming in the grassroots through the construction of model hydroponics greenhouse facilities in selected barangay for replication in all of the 128 villages.
The Summer Capital, through the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO), held a ceremonial turn-over of hydroponics greenhouse facilities, the construction of which started last January.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong said this is only the beginning as he announced that the city has secured a P10-million additional funding from the national government to finance similar facilities to benefit not only the barangay but also district health centers and public schools.
"This is to fulfill the city's commitment to promoting smart farming practices, optimizing limited resources, and leveraging modern technology to ensure sustainable agricultural productivity," the mayor said.
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