DA to build seed storage facility

A SEED storage facility for local farm producers is set to be opened under Bangsamoro’s special geographical area in North Cotabato, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

In a statement, the DA said that the P5.34-million facility would be able to hold about 10,000 seed bags, while there would be a solar dryer with a capacity of 80 to 100 bags.

The DA funded the construction project, while the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) of the Bangsamoro regional government will be its implementer.

The construction of the facility is expected to be completed on or before June 17, 2024, with about 330 square meters as the seed storage floor and 600 square meters as drying pavement.

The facility would ensure that seeds are kept in physical and physiological condition from harvest until planting starts. — Adrian H. Halili