01/09/2026
๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ, ๐๐-๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ
The Department of AgricultureโHigh-Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office II (DA-RFO II) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA), conducted a joint validation of potential mungbean production areas in Region II as part of the implementation of the Mungbean Self-Sufficiency Project.
The validation covered the identified sites under the Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, and Isabela Irrigation Management Offices (IMOs): Cagayan IMOโSite 1, covering IAAPIS/Baybayog, Babec, Aranaar, and CPA FIA; Cagayan-Batanes IMOโSite 2, covering Northwest Solana Farmers IA; Nueva Vizcaya IMOโSite 4, covering United Sawmill Pieza Farmers IA; and Isabela IMOโSite 5, covering Tumauini Division B IA, Inc.
The assessment focused on the suitability and production potential of the identified areas, considering available production areas, irrigation and water availability, farmer participation, cropping pattern, market potential, and the feasibility of the proposed planting schedule.
Based on the initial field assessment, IAAPIS/Baybayog was identified as a potential area for mungbean seed production, subject to further technical validation and confirmation of irrigation availability, production requirements, and farmer participation. The other validated sites are being considered primarily as potential commercial mungbean production areas, subject to the resolution of site-specific concerns, particularly on water availability, irrigation scheduling, drainage, and production feasibility.
The joint validation provides an initial basis for the classification and prioritization of areas for seed and commercial mungbean production in Region II. Further coordination among NIA, DA-HVCDP, the DA Regional Field Office, concerned IMOs, Irrigatorsโ Associations, and participating farmers will be undertaken to finalize the priority sites and corresponding production arrangements under the Mungbean Self-Sufficiency Project.
