Corn Program
A.) Brief Description
The ARMM produces yellow Corn and White Corn grains all year round given its unique tropical weather conditions. Corn production is twice a year both for dry and wet season Crop. Last five year an average of around 285,000 hectares area production in which 46,791 (17%) is yellow while 236,966 ha. (83%) is white corn. ARMM is the top white corn production in the country.
B.) Programs and Services:
MFO 2: TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
* Production Support Services
- OPV Seed Production
- Buffer Stocking
- Support to Cassava Production
- Organic Based Agriculture
- Biological Control Program
- National and Regional field Monitoring ( Corn & Cassava)
*Marketing Development Services
* Extension Support, Education & Training Services
– Farmer Education Program
– Support to LGU Extension Workers
– Advocacy and Information Activities
* Research and Development
MFO 3: IRRIGATION NETWORK SERVICES
*Irrigation Development Services
MFO 5: Agricultural & Fishery Equipment and Facilities Support Services
- Farm Mechanization
- Post Harvest Facilities
C.) Operational & Policy guidelines
– Requirements for availment of Project/Program
. Letter of Intent
. Resolution of Farmers Cooperative w/ cert. of Good standing/ Farmers Asso./ P.O’s
. Endorsement from MAO
. Endorsement from PAO