We’ve recently awarded our top contract growers (CGs) in the Southern Tagalog area at a Cintai Corito’s Garden in Balete, Batangas.
Wilberto Alcasabas was named national-level Most Outstanding Contract Grower for 2019 and received P100,000 as reward.
Meanwhile Ramoncito Bella of Zetta Farms was ranked 9th Most Outstanding Contract Grower nationwide. He received P50,000.
Other awards given were Top No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) Chicken Contract Growers (national level):
1. Wilberto Alcasabas
3. Zetta Farms
5. King of Mercy
6. Solid Rocks Poultry Farm
7. Harmoxa Poultry Farm
9. Mt. Banahaw Nature Farm
10. Lord of Mercy
These Southern Tagalog farms are among BAVI’s partners in advancing the pioneering Antibiotic Stewardship program in the Philippines. The program — which includes the production of NAE chicken — helps in the effort to prevent risks posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
At the Southern Tagalog level, below are the Top 10 Contract Growers:
1. Wilberto Alcasabas
2. Zetta Farms
3. King of Mercy
4. Solid Rocks Poultry Farms Corp.
5. Uniasia Farms
6. Manuel Jimenez
7. Harmoxa Poultry Farms
8. Mt. Banahaw Nature Farms
9. Ricardo Mercado
10. Lord of Mercy
Also part of the gathering last February 26 were several discussions, including one on antimicrobial resistance, led by Dr. Cindy Yap.
Senior Vice President for Animal Health Dr. Erasmus Paderes talked about current company directions and industry updates, while Rodel Cueno of feeds company Novus discussed strategies for viral mitigation.
Also present at the forum was Southern Tagalog Business Center Head Dr. Henry Sy.
According to Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) President Ronald Mascariñas, independent poultry farmers are the “backbone” of the business. Thus the company always strives to give due recognition and care to our contract growing partners, he said.