Manila, March 25 -- Government agriculture officials urged Northern Mindanao farmers to embrace modern farming technologies during Tuesday's Regional Irrigators Congress, underscoring innovative solutions to enhance productivity amid climate challenges.

Evy Elago of the Misamis Oriental Agriculture Office highlighted smart irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient techniques as key adaptations for local farms.

"These technologies help farmers withstand erratic weather while maximizing yields," she told attendees.

Elago said public-private partnerships remain crucial for widespread technology adoption across the region's agricultural sector.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA-10) reinforced this push, with ...