Organic Fertilizer Becoming More Popular

"Tagum City (4 June) -- Farmers and household cooperators of Davao Provinces Rural Development Institute (DPRDI) will be doubling its production of compost fertilizer to supply a growing demand for organic soil enhancer.

In the recent Healthy Grains Organic Shop, DPRDI Executive Director Tomas Mirafuentes said some farmers are now seeking for a supply of organic fertilizers now that Urea has soared its price to P1,800 per sack.

"With organic fertilizer, farmers can save as much as 30 percent to 40 percent in terms of reduction of expenses for farm inputs," he said.

Organic fertilizer is being sold at about P400 per sack.

DPRDI has been receiving orders from farmers from as far as Cotabato and Agusan provinces but Mirafuentes said DPRDI will be prioritizing its 150 farmer-cooperators who mostly are in Davao del Norte."

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