THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has received commitment from the World Bank (WB) to finance four proposed projects aimed at enhancing agri-fishery extension systems, providing livelihood assistance to fisherfolk and indigenous peoples, and updating the national farmers’ registry system.

“Within our first 100 days in office, we received the World Bank’s nod to bankroll several projects that highlight our ‘New Thinking’ for agriculture,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a statement over the weekend.

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