Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday led the turnover of meat processing equipment set for the improvement of storage and marketing needs of beneficiary-organizations involved in hog raising and meat processing.

The beneficiaries are Menchaca Malanog Dolis Farmers Association of Calatrava, Friends of the Highlands Agrarian Reform Coop of Bago City, and the Multi-Sectoral Alliance for Development (MUAD) Negros.

Two sets of the equipment will also be stationed at the Negros Occidental Integrated Food Processing Facility.

The ceremonial turnover which was held at the capitol grounds was also attended by provincial veterinarian Dr. Renante Decena; Reynic Alo, executive director of MUA Negros; and Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental officers, among others.

Lacson said the improvement of product marketing will help increase the productivity and income of the local farmers and hog raisers.

He also thanked all stakeholders for the support in the prevention of the entry of African swine fever in the province, that has affected the swine industry of some provinces in the country./WDJ