Senator Cynthia A. Villar has called for more people involvement in the rapidly growing fish farming industry as she underscores the significant role it will play in the country’s long-term food security goals.
Villar urged fisherfolks, farm owners and enthusiasts, and cooperative members to take advantage of the budding enterprise, noting that the country’s aquaculture production is now estimated to be worth over $1.58 billion.
She made the remarks at the close of a 10-day training program on freshwater aquaculture sponsored by the Villar SIPAG in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, which was held at the Vintahanan floating village in Muntinlupa.
‘Very timely ang kaalaman na natutunan ninyo sa aquaculture. I hope what you have learned in terms of new strategies, skills and systems through hands-on training will help improve your way of life by providing you with another source of income.”