DAR-Ifugao turns over ₱1.3M 4WD tractor to Calupaan ARFO Inc.
ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao — The Department of Agrarian Reform–Ifugao (DAR-Ifugao) turned over a ₱1.3-million four-wheel-drive (4WD) tractor to Calupaan Agrarian Reform Farmers Organization (ARFO) Inc. in Barangay Calupaan, Alfonso Lista, on February 3, 2026.
“Hindi lahat ng asosasyon ay nabibigyan ng ganitong kagamitan. Nawa’y maging malaking tulong ito sa inyo at magamit nang patas upang patuloy na umunlad ang inyong organisasyon,” Alfonso Lista Mayor Edralin B. Alipio said. He also urged its members to ensure its proper use.
DAR-Ifugao Officer-in-Charge Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Peter D. Bantasan emphasized the importance of self-reliance, stressing that while DAR provides technical and institutional support, the cooperative must take the lead in ensuring its growth and sustainability.
Municipal Agriculturist Engr. Eugene M. Culimay of the Municipal Agriculture Office encouraged the organization to secure official accreditation.
“Mahalaga ang accreditation upang mas madali kayong matulungan ng LGU sa pamamagitan ng mga programa at proyekto sa agrikultura,” Culimay said.
The turnover was formalized through the signing of a Trust and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among DAR-Ifugao, Calupaan ARFO Inc., and the local government of Alfonso Lista. The agreement outlines responsibilities, accountability measures, and conditions for the proper use and maintenance of the equipment.
Calupaan ARFO Inc. President Danio Turibio also presented the cooperative’s policies on the use, operation, and maintenance of the 4WD tractor, stressing that only authorized members would be allowed to operate the equipment.
The turnover was formalized through the signing of a Trust and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among DAR-Ifugao, Calupaan ARFO Inc., and the local government of Alfonso Lista.
“Nililinaw ng kasunduang ito ang mga responsibilidad at pananagutan upang matiyak ang maayos na paggamit at pangangalaga sa tractor,” a DAR-Ifugao representative said.
The 4WD tractor is expected to support land preparation activities of the cooperative. Calupaan ARFO Inc. currently has at least 70 active members engaged in farming. #
