Philippines: Davao City promotes urban gardening to cut food costs
“There are a lot of consumers of food. But it is very sad to know that there are only a few involved in food production,” she said.
Sun Star Davao Digital
Published:19th Jun, 2026
Excerpt:
THE Davao City Agriculturist’s Office (CAgrO) is encouraging residents to learn organic urban gardening at its Marfori Community Organic Garden, where Dabawenyos can grow vegetables, receive free seedlings, and reduce household food costs.
Jeana M. Ablen, acting CAgrO municipal agricultural officer for the Talomo, Poblacion, and Agdao districts, said rising prices have pushed more residents to explore home-based food production.
“Prices have continued to rise, not only for oil products but also for vegetables,” Ablen said during the iSpeak Media Conference on June 18 at the City Mayor’s Office conference room.
Ablen said CAgrO is expanding its urban gardening program to help households improve food security.
Located in Marfori Subdivision, the community garden also serves as a seedling production site. Ablen said anyone interested in gardening can receive training and start their own backyard or container gardens.
“Anybody who wants to learn is welcome there. They will be taught how to start and how to maintain an urban garden,” she said.
The garden produces vegetables such as eggplant, okra, cabbage, spinach, bottle gourd, and chili peppers, along with herbs, fruits, and planting materials.
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