A training on Darag native chicken production for Yolanda Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (YRRP) Batch 7 was conducted last November 15, 2019 at Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. The participants were farmers selected by the Department of Agriculture/City Veterinarian. The training aimed to equip the farmer-beneficiaries with knowledge and skills in raising Darag native chicken in their own backyards.
Resource speaker Dr. George Frederick Roxas of University Research and Development Center imparted to the participants knowledge on how to determine target market; learn history and development of Darag native chicken and how to care and manage Darag native chickens Meanwhile, Mr. Ray Arenga lectured on pest disease identification, prevention and control.
The Yolanda Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (YRRP) is the Philippine government's master plan for building back better infrastructure, livelihood resettlement and social services to make affected communities resilient to future disasters.