Manila, March 19 -- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella III is urging Pangasinense youths to be involved in agriculture through various programs aimed at promoting food security and sustainability.

"It is not good if we are not raising animals or planting crops because there will come a time when we will have to rely heavily on imports. We will be at the mercy of other countries," Estrella said in an interview on Wednesday.

He emphasized that boosting local crop production and livestock farming is essential to ensure the country's food security.

To encourage more young people to enter the agricultural sector, Estrella announced that DAR will offer scholarships specifically for agriculture-related courses.

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