New St. Ignatius school farm expected to promote good nutrition for community, students

The shade cultivation and drip irrigation farm established at the St. Ignatius Secondary school, Region Nine. (Government Information Agency photo)

A model farm was recently handed over to the St. Ignatius Secondary School in Region Nine, through a programme intended to promote a nutritious, self-sustainable food supply for the community, and particularly students.

The Government Information Agency (GINA) said that the project, which commenced last September, was made possible through the Healthy Practices Programme, which is a collaborative venture among the ministries of Agriculture,