Secret to exciting life! Discover New Things Everyday; We’re Never Too Old To Learn

One of the biggest complaints of those who had worked with me in the past, including those with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) now, is my work pace which they say is very, very fast that they could hardly catch up.

Indeed, that has been my trademark since I entered public service – I would like to do things fast (after the needed review and staff work, of course) and see results right away.

I also look forward to every new day with excitement which actually is the secret why I am always energized in doing my job, traveling thousands of kilometers.

Beyond that, the best formula that I have in enjoying life is my desire to learn new things even at my age.

Just recently, I enrolled in the on-line 5-Lecture Series conducted by the Mashav of Israel on Modern irrigation and Fertigation Technology in the Tropical Regions.

Even before I could finish the course, I already implemented what I learned by applying the Israeli Pressurized irrigation and Fertigation Technology in an experimental farm on Upland Rice Farming.

Yesterday, I received my Certificate of Completion of the 5-Week Course from Mashav which is proof that when I talk about Pressurized Irrigation and Fertigation in the Upland, I have a considerable knowledge about the topic.

By implementing immediately what I learned from the lectures, I am now able to validate the lessons through practical application.

Today, the trials are turning very positive results which now inspire me to conduct expanded trials in at least 10 more locations in the highlands of Mindanao.

We are currently using a Hybrid Upland Rice Variety, TH 82 of US Seedworks which has a record harvest of 10.2 metric tons per hectare in un-irrigated dry seeding system.

If proven successful, upland rice farmers could now produce twice a year, instead of the just once during the rainy reason, and double their production.

The result of that would be food availability for people in the rural areas and a reduction of poverty and malnutrition.

Now, isn’t that exciting? Isn’t that worth living for another day?

#LearningIsNeverEnding!