To showcase the performance of high-yielding open pollinated varieties (OPV) of white corn among corn farmers in Tamlang, Sta, Catalina, Negros Oriental, the Department of Agriculture-Central Visayas (DA7) conducted a site validation for the establishment of a corn technology demonstration.

Norlyn Lariosa, the identified farmer cooperator, said she was happy that her area was identified to be a learning site for corn production as this will benefit the farmers in their community.

“Akong ikalipay nga ako makatabang sa akong mga kauban nga mga mag-uuma pinaagi sa pagpagamit sa akong luna aron magdungan mi og kat-on sa bag-ong teknolohiya ug magdungan usab kami og lambo sa among panginabuhi. Tinood, naniguwang na lang ko’g pananom og mais pero among abot kutob ra gyud sa kunsomo usahay kulangon pa, tungod kay tanom lang mi og tanom nga walay igong kahibalo, mao nang karon 100 percent ang akong suporta niining programaha. ” Lariosa added.

Henry Cabonelas, Corn staff, briefed the farmer cooperator, provided with the mechanics of the project implementation and their role as cooperators.