This developed after FU together with its Alumni Association struck a partnership with Manjuyod’s local government for a community-based solid waste segregation, the latter having been chosen by the university to be the pilot town for said program.
The BMGs will also be utilized in home gardening and entrepreneurship initiatives in the Manjyod community.
Bio-mechanical goats not only meet the fertilizer needs of farmers but they are also environmentally friendly as it utilizes domestic wastes and wastes from animals and farmers as its “primary ingredients” in producing organic fertilizers.
The turnover is in line with FU’s corporate social responsibility of giving back to the community.
Gov. Agustin Perdices has lauded the program as it jibes with the provincial government’s efforts to promote organic farming in the agricultural community in the province, particularly the use of organic fertilizers.
According to Capitol Information Officer Adrian Sedillo, the provincial government has been seeking ways to advance the local agriculture sector.
Sedillo said the governor welcomes the support of the private sector in boosting the provincial government’s livelihood development programs.
The provincial government is bent on reviving natural farming practices in the province.
Perdices is hopeful that the use of BMGs will spread to other localities. (PIA/Rachelle Nessia)
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