By John Rey Saavedra
CEBU CITY – With a focus on enhancing food security at the grassroots level, the Cebu City Agriculture Department (CAD) has stepped up efforts to promote backyard farming.
Arlie Gesta, Assistant Head of Cebu City CAD, highlighted that the city government is providing seedlings and training opportunities for residents interested in engaging in backyard farming through tailored agricultural setups.
Gesta emphasized that the lack of extensive land is not a barrier to household farming, noting that containers can be utilized as nurseries by backyard farmers.
We can improvise our backyard farm by using what available containers for our vegetable production,” he said.
CAD’s agricultural technologist Warwin Anadia said a maximum of 20 seedlings would be given to anyone wanting to venture into backyard farming.
“Interested (individuals) can have more than 20 seedlings,” he said, adding that a letter of request is needed should anyone want to avail of the seedlings at the CAD office.
The program will prioritize the city residents, he clarified.
The People’s Farm at the South Road Properties which was launched in June last year has been successful, with volunteers from different barangays here having harvested several varieties of agricultural produce. (PNA)
