Officials of Guiuan town in Eastern Samar inaugurated on Nov. 6 a greenhouse project that would help improve food security by adopting innovative agricultural practices. The greenhouse uses a solar hydroponic system, where vegetables grow with the use of a solar supply instead of soil.
The P2-million project, donated by the Chinese Embassy and established at the town’s Eco-waste and Management Center, would enable the cultivation of several vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, eggplant, and okra, among others. Guiuan Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan said these crops would not only enhance the nutrition of the local population but also contribute to the economic well-being of the community.
“I find the timing appropriate. After all, one of the most critical sectors affected by climate change that brought us typhoons like Super Typhoon Yolanda is agriculture,” she said.
“And one of the most critical concerns is food security. I believe the greenhouse project serves as one of the most sustainable solutions to the problem of food security in the face of the changing climate,” she added.
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