Fida distributes abaca-striping machines
FIBER Industry Development Authority (Fida) regional office has started the distribution of abaca stripping machines to abaca growers’ cooperatives in Zamboanga Peninsula.
Fida said the distribution of the stripping machines is aimed to help uplift and increase the production of farmers who are into abaca farming in the region.
The Fida announced that six abaca growers’ cooperatives and associations in the region will receive stripping machines and the recipients are set to undergo training.
Part of the training is to teach the recipients on how to operate and maintain the stripping machines, according to Fida.
The first recipient to receive a stripping machine from Fida was the Goodyear Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multipurpose Cooperative (Gabemco) in Kabasalan town, Zamboanga Sibugay province.
The second was the Bulawan Women’s Association in the town of Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, and the third was the Mamawan Farmer’s Multipurpose Cooperative in Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte.
The three associations received stripping machines from Fida last week.
The Latap Abaca Fiber Producer’s Association of Limpapa, Zamboanga City is set to receive Monday a stripping machine unit.
The Lapaz Abaca Grower’s Association, also of Zamboanga City, and Bagumbayan Abaca Farmers’ Association of Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte are set to receive stripping machine each on Thursday.
The fiber extracted from abaca is used to produce variety of products including barong tagalong, ropes, and slippers, among others.
Written By Bong Garcia
Source: Sun Star
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