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NIA MIMAROPA headed by Acting Regional Manager Ronilio M. Cervantes is promoting the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) farming method as a strategy to prepare for the upcoming El Niño phenomenon. AWD is a water-saving technology that can reduce irrigation water use by up to 30% without decreasing yield. It is a climate-resilient farming method that can help farmers cope with droughts and other water-related challenges.
AWD also helps to increase soil organic matter, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves soil health and can be used to grow a variety of crops.
The agency is also working to improve the efficiency of its irrigation systems and to develop drought-resistant crop varieties.
NIA MIMAROPA's efforts to promote AWD and prepare for El Niño are essential to ensure the sustainability of agriculture in the region.