A total of 484 farmers from Iriga benefited from the City Government of Iriga’s mass distribution of palay seeds, corn seeds, and fertilizer, which is a combined worth of P2,262,800 agricultural resources.

The distribution covered a range of barangays. Corn seeds were distributed to farmers in the following areas: San Rafael, Cristo Rey, San Ramon, Sagrada, Niño Jesus, San Pedro, Sta. Maria, Sta. Teresita, Sta. Isabel, San Vicente Norte, Sta. Cruz Norte, Perpetual Help, and San Isidro. Palay seeds, on the other hand, were provided to farmers in San Ramon and Cristo Rey.

This program is in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture which aims to equip farmers with the necessary resources, enhance agricultural productivity and empower farmers of the City.