LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5), through its Organic Agriculture (OA) program, distributed carabao to farmers from San Jose, Camarines Sur, on Wednesday.

In an interview on Thursday, Lovella Guarin, DA-5 spokesperson, said the first Organic Beef Carabao Dispersal Program was received by 50 farmers with a total of PHP3.2 million in assistance.

"DA is aggressively pushing for OA as it enhances food safety, safety of the farmers, and also rejuvenates the soil, which is key to optimum productivity. Consuming organic food ensures a healthy life as these are free of harmful pesticides and other yield-enhancing chemicals," Guarin said.

Guarin added organic agriculture is mandated by the Organic Agricultu...