THE San Luis Farmers Association (SLFA) officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to adopt solar-powered irrigation technology for vegetable farming in Brgy. Bonliw, San Luis, Batangas, Feb. 18.
The project is designed to bolster the productivity and resilience of the SLFA by leveraging solar-powered irrigation systems to ensure consistent farm water supply.
This will be advantageous for enhancing crop yields, optimizing available farmlands, and promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.
The introduction of reliable irrigation through solar-powered pumps is expected to boost crop yields by at least 20%, significantly improving the output of the farmer beneficiaries. Additionally, the project will be advantageous for optimizing available farmlands and promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.
Under the project, DOST will provide funding for the installation of 3 HP solar- powered submersible water pumps, seven 450W monocrystalline solar panels, and a hybrid pump controller with a flow capacity of 10.5 m³/hour. The system will also include cables, breakers, protection devices, and mounting structures for the solar panels.
With this partnership between the SLFA and DOST, the future of farming in San Luis is expected to thrive through increased agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and innovation.
