OVER 200 sugar farmers signed up for the Planters’ Caravan launched by Victorias Milling Company, Inc. (VMC) in collaboration with Victorias Manapla Cadiz Farmers Association Inc., Negrense Sugar Planters Association Inc., and Negros del Norte Planters Association since last week to signal the opening of the mill.
The caravan is a way of “bringing the mill to the planters for their convenience,” according to VMC president Minnie Chua.
Moreover, over 200 planters in Cadiz City, mostly small producers, have signed up with their chosen partner associations to mill with VMC since the start of the caravan on Aug. 10 in Barangays Jerusalem, Mabini, and Bonifacia.
This week, VMC is expecting hundred more planter patrons in Manapla and Victorias City, along with over 100 farmers who signed up before the caravan.
Chua said they are bound to hit over 400 planters with this effort covering the three localities, adding that it was a good exercise because, apart from the sign-ups in preparation for their mill opening on Aug. 23, “it was also a venue to interact with its planters and answer their queries.” Those who signed up will experience more convenience in sending their canes to the mill.
Chua thanked the local government units, especially the barangay officials who extended their help to ensure proper health protocols were maintained at the caravan site.
The last day for sign-ups will be this Thursday, Aug. 19, at the covered court of Hacienda Nasipunan in Brgy. 12, Victorias City./PN
