GENERAL LUNA, May 22 -- At least eight farmer groups joined the Department of Agriculture (DA) 13 (Caraga Region) and its attached agencies in conducting a daylong Kadiwa ng Pangulo Serbisyo Fair in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Wednesday.

"The activity aims to encourage farmers in Siargao to continue their productive farming to meet the food needs, especially in areas where tourism is booming," Arlan Mangelen, DA-13 director, said in an interview.

Mangelen said the initiative also aims to enable residents and tourists to purchase fresh and affordable vegetables, fruits, and other agricultural products from the Kadiwa ng Pangulo services.

DA-13 and its partner agencies also provided seeds and planting materials to ...