When it comes to understanding the vital role of technology and innovation in boosting the agriculture sector, newly appointed Agriculture Secretary William Dar is very much abreast of developments. For that and more, he can be considered a techie. Dar, also a columnist of The Manila Times for nearly three years, believes technologization can improve both the productivity and profitability of farming and fishery activities, resulting in poverty reduction in the countryside. “For fisheries, mechanization should at least cover the provision of engines for fishing boats and cold storage facilities for marine catch,” Dar added.

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