The House Committee on Appropriations Chairman on Wednesday known as for the usage of photo voltaic panels in farms and the simultaneous utility of fertilizers and irrigation to spice up agricultural productiveness.
Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co mentioned he’s exploring the feasibility of introducing new farming applied sciences to deal with persistent challenges the within the agriculture sector. He mentioned that these are potential “game-changers” for farmers.
“With solar mapping, farmers can achieve higher yields while reducing resource consumption, leading to more efficient and sustainable farming practices,” he mentioned, noting that photo voltaic panels may be used as a supply of electrical energy for farm irrigation methods.
“Using solar panels to harvest energy from the sun and to power motors for irrigation is a more sustainable and cost-effective option in the long run,” he added.
Moreover, the Representative mentioned fertigation, or the method that entails concurrently making use of fertilizers and irrigation water to crops, is a way that’s turning into more and more in style amongst farmers. This will allow farmers to offer crops with exact quantities of vitamins whereas conserving water.
“By embracing these new practices, farmers can transition to more sustainable and efficient farming methods, ultimately resulting in long-term benefits for both the economy and the environment,” he mentioned.
“Ultimately, the aim is to create a more sustainable, efficient, and profitable agricultural sector that can benefit both farmers and the wider community,” he added.
Co famous that with the help of specialists, Congress may assist present the required funding to amass and use these applied sciences.
Co acknowledges the difficulties that Filipino farmers face, in addition to the vital position of the agricultural sector within the present nation’s financial system. He mentioned adopting these developments may enhance the sector’s effectivity and productiveness.
“We need to work together to find innovative solutions to the challenges faced by our farmers. With the right tools and technologies, we can build a sustainable and profitable agricultural sector that benefits all Filipinos,” the Ako Bicol Representative added. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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