Biggest irrigation project in Cordillera: P850M irrigation system in Flora, Apayao nears completion

Flora, Apayao- To resolve agricultural losses caused by drought, a water system project is being constructed in Barangay Mallig, Flora, Apayao, amounting to P850,000,000.

It is now 84% complete, NIA-CAR said Friday.

The project's construction started in 2010, and it’s expected to be fully operational in March 2025 to benefit around 1,178 hectares of farmlands comprising about 6,000 local farmers in Flora town.

This is so far the biggest water system project of the NIA in the whole region, which targets to provide a sufficient water support system to farmers in order to ensure vast agricultural production, centered towards attaining sustainable development.

Funded under the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), this infra project will ensure increased yield of farmers for the coming farming seasons in 2025, and beyond.

Mayor Rodolfo Juan, meantime, affirmed his continued support to local farmers saying his office has always been allocating funds and consistently seeking diverse programs from the Provincial and National government to provide necessary interventions.

Similarly, NIA-CAR Division Manager for Engineering and Operations Leonardo Lamangen said it is also possible to establish agri-fisheries in the area.