Sariaya backs coconut farmers through radio-based learning program

By Nimfa L. Estrellado-Laurino School-on-the-Air on Coconut participants gather for a photo during the “Masaganang Coco-Buhayan: Radyo Eskwe...

By Nimfa L. Estrellado-Laurino

School-on-the-Air on Coconut participants gather for a photo during the “Masaganang Coco-Buhayan: Radyo Eskwela sa Pagniniyugan” program in Sariaya, Quezon, aimed at providing coconut farmers with updated agricultural knowledge and livelihood information. (Mayor Marivic T. Gayeta)

SARIAYA, Quezon — Coconut farming remains a major source of livelihood in many parts of Sariaya, where families depend on the crop for income. Access to updated farming practices and market information has become increasingly important as growers work to improve yields and earnings.

The School-on-the-Air (SOA) on Coconut program forms part of efforts to strengthen the municipality's coconut sector through farmer education. It provides growers with technical knowledge and updated information through accessible radio-based lessons.

Representing Mayor Marivic T. Gayeta, Ea Vic Armamento attended the program themed “Masaganang Coco-Buhayan: Radyo Eskwela sa Pagniniyugan.” The activity highlighted the role of farmer education in improving coconut production and livelihoods.

Gayeta said support for coconut farmers remains a priority of the local government. She said access to knowledge and updated information can help improve livelihoods and strengthen agriculture.

“Patuloy nating pinalalakas ang sektor ng agrikultura, lalo na ang ating mga magniniyog, sa pamamagitan ng mga programang nagbibigay ng kaalaman at makabagong impormasyon para sa mas maunlad na kabuhayan,” Gayeta said.

The mayor said knowledge-sharing programs help farmers make informed decisions on production, marketing and farm management. She said continuous learning can help growers adapt to changing conditions in the agriculture sector.

“Naniniwala tayo na ang edukasyon at tamang impormasyon ay mahalagang susi sa pag-unlad ng ating mga magsasaka. Sa pamamagitan ng mga ganitong programa, mas nabibigyan natin sila ng kakayahan na mapabuti ang kanilang kabuhayan at mapalakas ang kanilang hanapbuhay,” Gayeta said.

The local government will continue supporting programs that bring agricultural education closer to farming communities. Such initiatives aim to equip coconut growers with skills and information that can improve farm productivity and income.