Mayor supports hydroponic farming in Roxas City

ROXAS City, Capiz – Mayor Ronnie Dadivas of this city led the launching of the Indoor Hydroponics Farming Research Center at the Doña Emeliana Alba Memorial School in Pinaypayan, Brgy. Lanot.

The JCI project was led by UNSDC National Deputy Chairperson Ma. Katrina Carmina Anisco.

The project was realized through JCI Roxas Makawiwili President Joan Adonay an partnership with DepEd Roxas City Division under Dr. Feliciano Buenafe, School Governance and Operations Division Chief Dr. Nerissa Resente, DEAMS Head Teacher Grace Bueno and Balijuagan Elementary School Principal Mann Lee who is also the Project Proponent.

Hydroponic farming does not require soil to grow plants. Instead, it uses nutrient-laden fluids to farm vegetables and other plants.

The Indoor Hydroponic Farming is an alternative for school and home-based gardening that can augment food supply.

Apart from providing food, it can also be a livelihood source.