Manila, July 14 -- The provincial government of Pangasinan is ramping up its efforts to support nearly 1,500 farmers under its corporate farming program, with plans to directly purchase their produce as part of a broader initiative to enhance agricultural income and sustainability.

Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino announced on Monday that the provincial government is exploring several support mechanisms following Governor Ramon Guico III's directive to intensify assistance to farmers.

Lambino said one of the key strategies under consideration is the direct procurement of palay from farmers at rates higher than those offered by the National Food Authority (NFA).

"The governor mentioned that we should look at the possibility that the pr...