- Technical assistance
to farmers on the proper culture, management and protection of
fibercrops;
- Assistance
to farmers in the establishment and rehabilitation of fibercrop
plantations;
- Assistance
in the organization and strengthening of farmers' cooperatives
and packaging of proposals for availment of production loans
from financing institutions like the Landbank;
- Training on
fiber production, fiber extraction, fiber grading and classification,
fiber processing and handicraft making such as handmade papermaking,
sinamay and piña cloth weaving;
- Provision of
disease-free planting materials to farmers;
- Technical,
information and testing services on fiber identification, characterization
and fiber extraction, pulping and quality of pulp;
- Marketing assistance
including the identification and development of markets and the
establishment of direct marketing tie-ups between fiber producers
and processors/manufacturers and other buyers;
- Hosting, sponsoring
and active participation in trade fairs and exhibits, both local
and foreign, to promote Philippine fiber-based products;
- Provision of
fiber industry statistics and other market-related information
such as trade opportunities and market updates;
- Program or
project development preparation for local and foreign-funding.
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