Korean-style smart greenhouse turned over to DA W. Visayas

Added on 15 January 2024

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Korean-style smart greenhouse turned over to DA W. Visayas

The P65-million project grant from Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea to DA-Western Visayas is for the ten greenhouses facilities which grow mushrooms, tomatoes, and paprika. DA-WV PHOTO

The Department of Agriculture – Western Visayas (DA-WV) recently received officially the keys to the Smart Greenhouse and Capacity Building project, funded by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MAFRA).

The P65-million project grant from MAFRA for ten greenhouses facilities— six for mushrooms and four for tomato and paprika not only addresses climate change concerns but also introduces advanced agricultural practices, marking a significant milestone in the continuing collaboration between the Philippines and Korea.

This climate-proof facility project was launched on March 21, 2022 situated at a 3,000 sq.m. area at Western Visayas Integrated Research Center (WESVIARC) in Hamungaya, Jaro, Iloilo City.

It is managed by the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (EPIS) and implemented by the Hankyong National University.

During the turnover ceremony held on December 20, MAFRA Director General Yong Ho Jung expressed his appreciation to the Philippine government, the DA, EPIS, and the team from Hangkyong National University consortium for their instrumental role in the Smart Greenhouse project.

“The successful handover of this project will greatly contribute to DA’s effort in enhancing future agriculture economic capability through smart agriculture,” he underscored.