Solano, Nueva Vizcaya—The local government here has started to offer agri-tourism attractions to local and foreign tourists.
Ramon Ramento, municipal agriculturist, said the LGU has already started to build initial structures and amenities for the Solano Integrated Agri-Tourism Center in barangay Uddiawan.
The five-hectare SIATC was bought by the LGU with P4.5 million and is now being developed with the support from the LGU, Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Training Institute, among others.
“We will be sourcing out funds from other agencies. We believe that we can get support because this is a noble project for our municipality,” Ramento said.
Once fully built, the SIATC will also generate employment opportunities for Solano villagers, he added.
Based on the project’s three-year development plan, SIATC will be built with 3,000 square meter fishpond, a floating restaurant, fishing area, commercial and organic vegetable, orchard/ fruit tree and two-hectare hybrid and certified rice production centers and areas.
“It is good that DA Sec. Manuel Piñol gave us certified and hybrid rice which we also give to our farmers,” Ramento said.
Six-hectare corn, native pig and chicken production area will also be allocated including the construction of a Training Center for technology demonstration and transfer sessions among farmers and a dormitory for 30 persons, among others.
“When we will fully develop this project, it is hoped that our agri-tourism potentials will be further promoted and this will help our economy as the premier commercial town of Nueva Vizcaya,” Ramento said.