Taguig City continues to strengthen its urban agriculture initiatives through the establishment of urban farms in different communities and educational institutions. The Taguig City Urban Farms program transforms vacant lots and open spaces into productive areas where residents can grow various vegetables and plants. The initiative promotes sustainable food production, environmental awareness, and access to fresh and nutritious food for communities in need.
Transforming Open Spaces Into Productive Urban Farms
The Taguig City Urban Farms program utilizes available spaces for growing vegetables through different agricultural techniques, including hydroponics and aquaponics, depending on the location. The initiative also encourages the use of recyclable materials such as bamboo, tire drums, and plastic containers as alternative planting tools. These practices demonstrate how urban communities can maximize limited spaces while promoting environmentally friendly gardening methods. Through the program, residents and institutions are encouraged to participate in urban agriculture and sustainable food production.
Expanding Urban Agriculture Across Taguig
The city currently has eight urban farms established in different locations with the assistance of the Taguig City Agriculture Office. These include the Taguig City Integrated Urban Farm in Lakeshore, Barangay Lower Bicutan, the City Produce and Agricultural Garden at Taguig City University Rooftop, and the urban farms located in Tipas Elementary School, Dr. Artemio Natividad Elementary School, Eusebio C. Santos Elementary School, RP Cruz Elementary School, Senator Renato “Companero” Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Upper Bicutan. The initiative features a variety of crops, including pechay, patola, kangkong, labanos, saluyot, talong, alugbati, kamote, and romaine lettuce, along with herbal plants used for cooking and medicinal purposes. By establishing urban farms in schools and communities, Taguig City promotes agricultural awareness and encourages sustainable gardening practices.
Providing Fresh Food to Communities in Need
The vegetables harvested from Taguig City Urban Farms are distributed to beneficiaries through different city programs and institutions. These include the Taguig City Nutrition Office, Taguig Love Caravan, Taguig-Pateros District Hospital, Bahay Aruga at Lingap Center, and persons deprived of liberty at the BJMP Ward and Taguig City Jail. The initiative helps provide fresh and nutritious food to vulnerable sectors while supporting the city's efforts to address food security. Interested individuals may also seek free seedlings, plants, and technical assistance from the Taguig City Agriculture Office located on the second floor of the R. Papa Building at Taguig City Hall.
