DA distributes 60,000 ube planting materials in Leyte, Bohol

The Department of Agriculture has handed out 60,000 ube planting materials to farmers in Leyte and Bohol, aiming to boost the country's purple yam production. Spearheaded by the Bureau of Plant Industry, this initiative seeks to expand the ube industry, which holds cultural and economic significance in the Philippines. By enhancing ube cultivation, the DA hopes to improve local economies and food security, particularly in areas hit hard by recent natural disasters. This move underscores the government's commitment to agricultural development and resilience.