Category: Events & Activities

27th International Agribusiness Exhibition and Seminars, or AGRILINK 2022, is one of the main highlights of the year’s agricultural exhibition. People from other parts of the Philippines attended, participated, and enjoyed the 3-day event. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, AGRILINK was postponed for two years and continued this year.

 

This year’s theme was focused on “Inclusive Growth in Agribusiness Chain: Key to Stability” and the focus on having high-value crops in region 13. Together with Korean Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative(KAMICO), FIT Corea’s Korean pavilion is one of the largest pavilions along with the Philippine Seed Industry Association.

 

Region 13, also known as CARAGA Region is a region in the Philippines, located in the North-eastern part of Mindanao. CARAGA has one of the most promising crops produced like cacao, coffee, and abaca because of its suitability for growing in that region. Because of it CARAGA Region stands in 2nd place, next to Davao in terms of growing cacao in the Philippines, and fourth in abaca production in 2019.

 

Korean Pavilion is filled with great agricultural pieces of machinery that are made in South Korea, ranging from Rice milling machines to farming tractors and implements. AGRILINK 2022 is much different from older AGRLINKs because it was made more visible and accessible through social media and online advertisements. The Korean pavilion has a lot of give away; like foldable fans, tumblers, masks, shirts, and many more.

 

Despite two years of postponement, people still went and loved the AGRILINK 2022. With health as the number one priority, the booths and pavilions still showcased their agribusiness products, technologies, and information to the general public. We, FIT Corea, are hoping to see you all on AGRILINK 2023!

Project launching and machine demonstration of Korea Precision Rice Direct Seeder by FitCorea Phils, headed by Sir James Amparo, CEO and President of Yovel East Research and Development Inc. at Pampanga State Agricultural University last Saturday, May 14, 2022. The concept of this collaborative project is that in a clustered area all the technology needed for planting is already present. One of these modern technologies is the Korea Precision Rice Direct Seeder. Yovel East Research and Development is a company aimed at doing something positive for the environment. Their company develops products that consume less energy (or no energy at all), have no pollutants, are completely natural and when compared to non-eco alternatives have the same functionality. To date, Yovel East has already developed Solar, Wind, and Wave Energy, and now introducing the Korea Precision Rice Direct Seeder to the farmers for efficient and greater increase in yield. The Korea riding-type seeder is one method of crop establishment that will increase the level of rice mechanization as well as increase labor productivity. It has the potential as a method of crop establishment in rice production as well as seed production due to savings in labor and reduced seed requirement per hectare. The Korea riding-type direct seeder could also be used during wet and dry seasons. During the wet season, seeds were not displaced scattered by rain.

 

The South Korea – Mindanao sectoral discussion and B2B meetings took place at the Acacia Hotel in Davao City on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The Philippine Embassy welcomed the business delegations from Korea, led by Ambassador Kim In Chul of the Republic of Korea. The Government of Republic of Korea is eager to build partnership with the local businesses and government organizations in order to explore further business opportunities in Mindanao. FITCorea Trading PH President Philip Kim said during the South Korea-Mindanao Sectoral Discussion in Davao City that they are excited to help local farmers by customizing machineries from Korea suitable for the market areas. “When I see Mindanao, you still need a lot of development that I observe. So that is why I would like to introduce our Korea machinery in Davao City. At the same time, we are working for the customizing of the machines which is suitable for the market areas.” President Philip Kim, Fitcorea Trading Philippines, Inc. KOICA, K-EXIM, KEPCO Philippines, K-water, LX International, POSCO E&C, DLE&C, Hyundai E&C, Lotte Pepsi, FIT COREA, and local organizations in Mindanao were among the delegations who attended the B2B meeting.
 
 

A sensory evaluation of corn grits produced using PHilMech-KAMICO Corn Mill technology was conducted in Impasugong, Bukidnon on April 20, 2022. Forty-one individuals (31 males and 10 females) assessed the aroma, appearance, texture, and flavor of the cooked white corn grits. This activity is conducted under the COVID-response project, Pilot Adaptation of the PHilMech-KAMICO Designed Corn Mill for Village Level Operation led by Engr. Donald V. Mateo of the Agricultural Mechanization Division. The upland regions of Mindanao have the most area planted to corn, and the highest production in the Philippines. Corn is also grown in the rain fed lowlands, where it is planted during the dry season after the rice crop has been harvested. PhilMech’s financial analysis indicates that at Php950, 000 total investment cost for the corn mill and the shed for the machine, the estimated total cost of milling is 0.88/kg output. This fee is very much lower compared with the prevailing milling fee in the market of 3.10 to 4.70 per kilogram output. Internal rate of return on investment is estimated at 79.81%. The lifespan of the corn mill is 10 years and the total annual operating time is 600 hours. With product recovery of 66-71% and germinator efficiency of 82-88%, the technology has fully satisfied the Philippine agricultural engineering standard for corn mill, which is set at 64% minimum product recovery and 80% germinator efficiency.
 
 

This is the demo farm of KAMICO-PHILMECH for onion mechanization collaborative project located at San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The machine used for this project was coming from Bulls Co Ltd. These are a complete set of onion mechanization from land preparation, mulching, seeding, and harvesting.
 
Last September 2021, KAMICO, Bulls Co. Ltd and Philmech, signed a memorandum of agreement to mechanize the Onion production system here in the Philippines. The said improvement for the onion planting and harvesting will significantly boost the Philippine Onion Industry.
 

The Farm Mechanization Roadshow 2022, which had the theme “Progressive Agriculture through Efficient Mechanization for Sustainable Food and Happy Farming.” was honored by notable guests and speakers led by Dr. Dionisio G. Alvindia, PhilMech Director; Dr. Andrew B. Villacorta DA National Consultant; Lowell Rebillaco, DA- III Regional Rice Program Coordinator; Philip Kim, President of Fit Corea Trading Phils Inc. (KAMICO representative); and Ariel Dolores, Chairman NESGMPC who is among the noted representative of the private sector.
 
The opening ceremonies, Director Alvindia highlighted the importance of the Agricultural machine to disseminate the latest technology trends and accomplishments which will benefit Filipinos such as Farmers, Agricultural Researchers, Farm Machinery Manufacturers, Seed Producers, Government agencies, Business Entrepreneurs, Non-government and Private Individuals, particularly those in the Region III. The seed growers are interested in the machine, and the program includes an open forum where they can ask questions and get clarification on purchasing the machine. The roadshow showcased a variety of farm machinery for the public to see from tractors of different sizes and power outputs with different implements such as Front Loader, Rotavator, Rotating Disc Plow, Levee Maker, and Leveler. Also Riding-type Direct Seeder, Agricultural Drone Sprayer, Boom Sprayer, Truck-mounted Sprayer and Wall Sprayer, protection against Bird Flu/ Avian Influenza, Foot and Mouth Disease, African Swine Fever.