In these uncertain times, it is always good to know of new opportunities in farming. One such possibility is growing the native hito which has virtually disappeared in the past many years because of the poisoning of rice fields and rivers with farm chemicals. Thanks to the efforts of SEAFDEC in Iloilo, the native hito is back. The SEAFDEC experts have collected native hito breeders and have also developed technologies to produce fingerlings as well as for growing them out in ponds or tanks.

Sarian, Z. B. (2000, September 9). Revival of native hito offers new opportunity. Manila Bulletin, B-16.