Manila, Oct. 28 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao Region) has awarded a PHP3.8 million Livestock Economic Enterprise Development (LEED) project to a cooperative in Davao de Oro to boost sustainable poultry production and expand livelihood opportunities.

In a statement Tuesday, DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga said the Pindasan Multipurpose Cooperative, the project beneficiary, will establish a livestock enterprise aimed at producing quality poultry products accessible to local farmers and communities.

"It will also help hasten the recovery and restoration of livelihoods through sustainable chicken raising and production," Gonzaga added.

The project, funded under the National Livestock Program for Fiscal Year 2025, includes ...