QUEZON CITY, Metro Manila (PIA) — “When I became the agri secretary in 2010, the average farmer age is 57 years old. But with the various interventions provided by the government—more specifically farm mechanization—there are more young farmers now,” Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said. The agri chief who recently led two farmers’ forum in CARAGA region, said, “The youth are encouraged to venture into farming with the realization that it’s now fun to farm.” […]