The Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya (PGNV), led by Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito, along with the Provincial Agricultural Office (PAGRO) headed by Absalom Rizal D. Baysa, recently conducted a technical briefing and distribution event designed to strengthen the local onion industry. The event, held at the Carlos M. Padilla Convention Center, Capitol, Bayombong on August 19, 2025, was attended by agricultural associations from Nueva Vizcaya and Cagayan.
A total of ₱17,673,500.00 in funding from the High Value Crops Development Program was allocated to support the regular onion distribution for the province. The six Nueva Vizcaya municipalities participating in the event were Alfonso Castañeda, Aritao, Kayapa, Dupax del Sur, Bambang, and Bagabag, while Sto. Niño and Piat from Cagayan also took part.
The participating farmer associations were each provided with cans of onion seed varieties (Red Pinoy, Red Dragon, and Red Nirvana) along with inorganic fertilizers to help strengthen their crop production. The beneficiaries included the Abuyo Onion Growers Association of Alfonso Castañeda, Fafogga Agriculture Cooperative and Aritao Irrigators MPC of Aritao, Pinayag Upland Vegetable Growers Association of Kayapa and, the Gabut Farmers Rice and Onion Growers Association and Mangayang Rice Farmers and Onion Growers Association of Dupax del Sur. Also receiving aid were the Almaguer Onion and Garlic Growers Association Inc., Sto. Domingo Agriculture Cooperative, Women’s Garlic and Onion Growers Association, Barat Vegetable Planters Association, Salicpan High Value Crops and Livestock Farmers Association of Bambang, and the Bagabag High Value Crops Producers Growers Association.
“Our province is abundant in agriculture, and many of our Novo Vizcayanos are engaged in farming. Aside from being known for citrus and ginger, our province is also recognized for its onion production. “That is why our flagship projects, ‘Dalan ti Umili’ and the ‘Kalsada ti Kabanbantayan’ aim to further enhance and streamline agricultural processes in the province,” Governor Gambito said.
This program is part of the provincial government’s dedication to support and empower local farmers, particularly in the onion industry, helping to promote steady growth and economic stability for the agricultural community. #jmcb
