Nueva Ecija irrigation system boost farmers livelihoods


CARRANGLAN, Nueva Ecija — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the region stressed on Tuesday that a recently-opened irrigation system will ensure the survival of forest plantations and provide sustainable livelihood in this town.
DENR regional executive director Paquito Moreno Jr., the Bayang-bayang irrigation pipeline system would directly benefit 749 hectares of forest tree, agroforestry and fuelwood plantations jointly managed by Kadangdanglaan Farmers Association Inc. and Samahang Itinatag Para sa Pangkalikasan at Pang-Agrikulturang Gawain Inc.
The agency and the Japan International Cooperation Agency opened the
P12-million Bayang-bayang irrigation pipeline system in Barangay General Luna, Carranglan.
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