Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar and Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said that under the new normal, it is time for agri-entrepreneurship to shine. This is the time when agribusiness, agri negosyo should shine,” Concepcion highlighted. We are fighting this from the point of view in terms of ensuring food security to every Filipino,” Dar said. He also outlined the department’s all encompassing program for crops, livestock, poultry and fisheries, Plant, Plant, Plant, which aims to increase food sufficiency levels for all commodities. Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, who moderated the panel, also introduced the Kapatid Agri Mentor Me Program (KAMMP) Online during the webinar.

Source: Manila Times August 08, 2020 17:56 UTC