MAWAB, Davao de Oro – A total of 740 rice farmers in the Municipality of Mawab received free fertilizer through the Department of Agriculture XI (DA XI) Fertilizer Assistance Program during a two-day distribution held on June 25 and 26, 2026.
The fertilizer distribution was conducted at P1 Mawab Cooperative as part of the national government’s continuing efforts to support local rice farmers by reducing production costs and improving crop yields.
The assistance aims to help farmers sustain rice production amid rising agricultural expenses while strengthening food security in the community.
Under the leadership of Mayor Myrill Apit, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mawab continues to collaborate with national government agencies to bring more agricultural programs and services to the municipality. The partnership seeks to ensure that more farmers benefit from government interventions that promote productivity and improve livelihoods.
Mayor Apit emphasized the importance of supporting the municipality’s farmers, saying that agriculture remains a cornerstone of Mawab’s economy.
“Our farmers are at the heart of Mawab’s progress. By working closely with our national government partners, we will continue to provide programs that ease the burden on our farmers, increase their productivity, and strengthen our community’s food security. When our farmers thrive, the whole municipality prospers,” Apit said.
The LGU also expressed its gratitude to DA-RFO XI for its continued support of the town’s agricultural sector, emphasizing the importance of sustained assistance for local farmers.
According to the municipal government, strengthening agriculture remains one of its key priorities through programs that increase farm productivity, improve farmers’ income, and contribute to the municipality’s overall food security.
Local officials reiterated that empowering farmers is essential to the town’s development, stressing that a strong agricultural sector is the foundation of a stronger and more resilient Mawab.
