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Marcos leads groundbreaking of South Korea farm machine factory
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Nueva Ecija, the Philippines' first large-scale agricultural machinery factory.
The P5.9-billion KAMIC will be established on a 20-hectare site in Cabanatuan City.
This new facility is set to assemble and manufacture agricultural machinery, including tractors and seeders, specifically designed for Philippine farming conditions.
President Marcos highlighted that the KAMIC aims to strengthen the country's capacity in developing and building farm machinery, addressing the challenges faced by Filipino farmers.
The complex is expected to increase production, improve crop quality, and ultimately boost the income of farmers by providing accessible and affordable machinery and parts.
Marcos emphasized that this initiative ensures no Filipino farmer will be left behind in terms of farming technology and mechanization.
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