3. The Philippines is still primarily an
agricultural country despite the plan to
make it an industrialized economy by
2000. Most citizens still live in rural areas
and support themselves through
agriculture. The country's agriculture
sector is made up of 4 sub-sectors:
farming, fisheries, livestock, and
forestry (the latter 2 sectors are very
small).
7. Do you know some
famous and well
known orchards or
Agri-farmers?
8. 1. EDITHA AGUINALDO DACUYCUY
• DRAGON FRUIT LADY
• Ventured into the dragon fruit business when she
was told how the fruit can help relieve constipation
problems
• Expanded her business with dragon fruit ice cream,
vigan dragon fruit lumpia, wine, vinegar and even
empanadita, dumplings and burger patties
9. 1. EDITHA AGUINALDO DACUYCUY
• Located at Brgy. Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte
• REFMAD (Rare Eagle Forest Marine and
Agricultural Development) is now an agritourism
showcase offering research and livelihood training
for fellow Ilocanos and interested farmers
10. 2. ALFREDO M. YAO
• JUICE KING OF THE PHILIPPINES
• Owner of farm in Negros Occidental aside from
Zest-O Corporation
• Launched his own fruit juice and become one of the
biggest local juice brands
• The product was also exported to other countries in
Asia like China, Korea, Singapore and in some parts
of America and Europe
11. . PATRICIO BASE
•With three-hectare plantation of
watermelon, honeydew melons and
papaya, he produce crops year round
in Alicia, Isabela.
12. Do you think, they
deserved to have an
exemplary
recognition out of
their works?
13. How we will give
importance to their
contributions in
AgriFarm?
14. Assignment:
Interview at least one practitioner
who can share his/her expertise in
growing trees, fruit trees and
managing an orchard.
