SAN MIGUEL, Bohol — The Sto. Niño Farmers Association in San Miguel, Bohol, earned ₱219,970 in gross sales after successfully harvesting a total of 1,872 kilograms of tilapia from two fish cages.
The harvest was carried out under the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 7 (BFAR-7) Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program, which provides livelihood support to farming and fishing communities. The successful harvest highlighted the association's efforts to strengthen its livelihood through aquaculture.
Three Harvests Produced 1,872 Kilograms
The association conducted its first partial harvest on June 17, 2026, collecting 571 kilograms of tilapia. A second partial harvest followed on July 3, producing another 715 kilograms. The final harvest took place on July 30, when the association collected 586 kilograms of tilapia. Combined, the three harvests reached 1,872 kilograms, generating total gross sales of Php 219,970.
Tilapia Sold at Different Farmgate Prices
The harvested tilapia were sold based on their size, with farmgate prices set at Php 130 per kilogram for large fish, Php 120 for medium-sized fish and Php 100 for small fish. The sales provided an additional source of income for the association and demonstrated the potential of fish farming as a sustainable livelihood activity.
Farmers Took Active Role in Aquaculture Project
Members of the Sto. Niño Farmers Association actively participated in managing and harvesting the tilapia production. Their involvement in the project reflected their efforts to improve their livelihoods through aquaculture and make productive use of the support provided under the BFAR-7 SAAD Phase II Program. The successful harvest also showed how livelihood assistance and active community participation could help strengthen local aquaculture activities.
