Manila, June 23 -- Several farmers' organizations in Ilocos Norte have partnered with the research and extension directorates of the Mariano Marcos State University and the provincial government to produce off-season tomato varieties this wet season.

Each of the 18 farmers' groups from this city and the municipalities of Currimao, Marcos, Sarrat, Bacarra, Burgos, Pasuquin and Vintar have alloted at least 500 square meters as demonstration farms to ensure stable tomato supply during the lean months and for farmers to gain more profit.

In an interview on Monday, Engr. Chonito Baldovi, high value crops development program coordinator of the Provincial Agriculture Office, said they will be providing various agricultural inputs to assist the...