By Kenneth Marcos 
Amid the green fields and trees of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, teachers, staff, and local farmers gathered on December 12, 2025, with a shared goal: to strengthen the region’s climate-resilient food production.
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP) and the Bureau of Plant Industry – Agricultural Engineering Division (BPI-AED), officially turned over an Indoor Cultivation System (ICS) to the university. The system is designed to allow controlled-environment farming, making it possible to grow crops year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
The project aims to provide students and local farmers with practical experience in modern and sustainable farming methods. By introducing technologies like the ICS, the DA hopes to improve food security in Central Luzon while encouraging other universities and communities to adopt similar systems.
Officials highlighted that the ICS will serve as both a teaching tool and a production facility. Students can learn advanced cultivation techniques, while farmers can apply these lessons to increase yield, reduce crop losses due to climate change, and produce high-quality vegetables for local markets.
The initiative is part of the DA’s broader effort to promote sustainable and climate-smart agriculture nationwide. With population growth and changing weather patterns affecting food supply, projects like this are essential to ensure that communities have access to fresh, locally grown produce throughout the year.
By expanding knowledge, skills, and access to modern farming technologies, the DA and CLSU aim to build a stronger, more resilient agricultural sector that benefits both education and local livelihoods.
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