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NIA Launches Kadiwa: Transforming Philippine Agriculture

  A Boost for Farmers: Kadiwa Takes Root in Negros Oriental

Embarking on a groundbreaking initiative, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) orchestrated a historic launch of its Kadiwa ng Pangulo program in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Witnessing the wholehearted participation of farmer groups from diverse towns and cities, the event serves as a herald of a new era for local agriculture.   Cutting Out Middlemen for Better Livelihoods Engineer Helen Lacpao, the head of NIA-Negros Oriental Satellite Office, passionately urged the public to rally behind local products and farmers. She introduced the Kadiwa strategy, allowing farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers at reduced prices by eliminating middlemen. Lacpao emphasized the significant impact this would have, especially for irrigators' associations.  

Kadiwa Spreads Its Roots with SINEFIA in the Lead

Signifying a historic milestone, this event marked the inaugural Kadiwa activity initiated by NIA in collaboration with the Sidlakang Negros Federation of Irrigators Associations, Inc. (SINEFIA) in the province. Engineer Maria Donesa Autida, acting NIA-Region 7 Operations Acting Section chief, expressed genuine enthusiasm for this innovative platform that empowers farmers by enabling them to sell directly to consumers.   Encouraging Farmers to Plant More for Direct Sales Autida encouraged farmers to seize the opportunity and increase their planting activities, highlighting the newfound platform enabling direct sales to consumers. The success of Kadiwa had been witnessed in Bohol and Cebu, with plans to extend its reach to Siquijor on Dec. 1 and 2. “We are supporting the Kadiwa not because of the marching orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., but because we see the value of the program and how this can help not just the farmers but the community as well,” Autida affirmed.  

Farmer Unity at NIA-Sibulan Compound

The Kadiwa sa NIA event became a vibrant gathering where farmers and irrigators from diverse cities and towns, including Bayawan City, Sta. Catalina, Siaton, and many more participated with tremendous enthusiasm. Within the NIA-Sibulan compound, a bustling hub emerged, creating a lively marketplace for the direct sale of locally produced goods and products to consumers.   Nurturing Collaboration for Sustainable Livelihoods Expressing gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive response from farmers, Nilo Lauron, chairman of SINEFIA, underscored the hope for strengthened collaboration with various farmers’ and irrigators’ associations. Following the launch, Lauron meticulously outlined plans to sustain Kadiwa at NIA regularly, envisioning a continuous and impactful boost to farmers' livelihoods.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article