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Farmer in Davao del Sur uses digital tools to improve crop sales

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What happened

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Edgar Villanueva, a farmer from Davao del Sur, joined the Digital Farmers Program, an initiative led by the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute in partnership with PLDT and Smart. Through the program, Villanueva learned to use technology to research farming practices, monitor soil health, and check market prices for his banana, cacao, and coconut products. He noted that the program helped him find more buyers online.

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Why it matters

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The program demonstrates how digital connectivity can support small-scale agriculture by providing farmers with access to online market information. This access allows producers to compare prevailing prices and make more informed decisions regarding their crops.

From philstar.com

Who's involved

  • VillanuevaFarmer who uses digital tools to manage his farm and sell crops
  • SMARTTelecommunications company involved in the Digital Farmers Program
  • Davao del SurProvince where the farmer operates and participates in the program

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