Enriching farmers' lives through DA-assisted mung bean production
SEEDS OF HOPE. Farmer groups in Dingras, Ilocos Norte make millions with mung bean production. Through a market matching activity, at least three groups in the province can deliver 100 tons of mung bean this harvest season with a gross sales of PHP6.8 million or a 500-percent return on investment. (Photo courtesy of Rafis Ilocos Region) LAOAG CITY - On a bright sunny day, Francis Ventura counts the sacks of dried mung bean (monggo) he harvested from a 3.5-hectare farm in Barangay Barong, Dingras, Ilocos Norte. The harvests will turn into cold cash as Nutridense Food Manufacturing Company, base...