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Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI) Pineapple Plantation
Considered as the biggest pineapple plantation in the Far East, the
vast tracks of pineapple-laden lands of DMPI are a major attraction of
the Municipality of Manolo Fortich. DMPI was Incorporated in 1926 and
is one of the oldest and largest agro-industrial firms in the
Philippines. While DMPI’s agricultural operation, purportedly the
largest in Bukidnon, is straddled in the four towns of Manolo Fortich,
Sumilao, Impasug-ong and Libona, its cannery is located in Bugo,
Cagayan de Oro. A majority of its products is exported to the USA,
Europe, the Middle East, and other parts of Asia.
Bukidnon Forests, Inc. (BFI) Industrial Tree Plantation
This 39,000-hectare reforestation project (21,000 hectares of which are
plantable) demonstrates the compatibility of nature with economic
objectives. Funded with the assistance of the New Zealand government
under the auspices of DENR, the project has been operational since
1990. The City of Malaybalay and the municipalities of Impasugong,
Manolo Fortich and Malitbog are the areas covered by the plantation.
Its 5-hectare nursery is capable of producing 5.2 million fast-growing
seedlings every year.
Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc. (MKAVI) Banana Plantation
MKAVI is a 650-hectare banana plantation in the highlands of Barangay
Alanib, Lantapan. It started its operation in 1998. MKAVI is a chief
producer of quality highland sweet bananas which employs environmental
conservation practices, manifesting the company’s high regard for the
environment.
Dole South Skyland Banana Plantation
Located at Barangay Dagumbaan, Maramag, this 800-hectare banana
plantation contributes to the supply of bananas for exportation. Other
banana plantations are at Barangays San Miguel and Kuya.
Menzi Farms
Located at Barangay Damilag, Manolo Fortich; Menzi Agricultural Farms
& Orchard Homes covers a land area of 350 hectares. It has a
wonderful viewing deck which provides a strategic spot to view the
whole municipality of Manolo Fortich. MENZI produces oranges,
pineapple, cut flowers, cacao and coffee. The serene and peaceful
ambiance that the place offers can certainly relieve a weary soul.
All Farms
An 18-hectare farm devoted to production of cut foliage-potted
ornamentals of both local and imported origin. Located at Barangay San
Gabriel, Manolo Fortich; this farm offers wonderful floral sights that
can behold anyone who seeks beauty and splendor.
RPA Ventures
Formerly known as Farm, Inc., RPA Ventures located in Barangay Diclum
engages in cut-flower production. Its 14-hectare area is the home of
anthurium blooms that are of different Holland varieties. It is located
in Barangay Sto. Nino.
Magic Farms
A vast agricultural area devoted to different agricultural
experimentation located at Barangay Mambatangan, Manolo Fortich; Magic
Farms produces grapes, banana, langka and fresh water fish.
Helms Farm
Located in Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich; Helms Farm is devoted to
different agricultural experimentation. The farm produce ranges from
fruits (like grapes, banana, and jackfruit) to freshwater fish and
swine. At Helms Farm, one can enjoy horseback riding and camp-out at
night while enjoying the soothing caress of the cool breeze.
Acosta Farms
Located in barangays Alae, San Miguel, Calanawan and Sankaran, the
Acosta Farms is into the production of several varieties of fruits
(like rambutan, durian, cherries and banana.)
Binahon Agro-Forestry Farm
The Binahon Agro-forestry Farm is situated in Sitio Bol-ogan, Barangay
Songco, Lantapan, just along the slopes of Mt. Kitanglad, some 1,300
meters above level. It has gained acclaim as a learning site of the
farmers, agriculturists, and rural development workers interested in
the ropes of agroforestry and sustainable farming. The farm epitomizes
the ideals of a balanced coexistence with nature, teaching those who
come to stay remarkable farming techniques that are sustainable and
values a harmonious life with nature and the environment. Run by the
family of Henry Binahon who is himself a farmer, forester, and
sociologist, the Binahon Agro-forestry Farm utilizes modern technology
to improve agroforesty but maintains the traditional way of growing
agricultural produce the way it was done by our forebears.
The Binahon Agro-forestry farm is laden with various
forest species such as Caribbean pine trees, lawaan, falcata, abaca,
and eucalyptus. Fruit trees are also planted in the area with
vegetables sown in between. They raise farm animals such as carabao,
horse, goat, sheep, hogs and other livestocks. They also grow exotic
honeybees and tilapia.
The farm contains facilities for lodging which have
already housed tourists, researchers, scientists and mountaineers whose
stay at the Binahon Agro-forestry Farm is an enjoyable learning
experience.
Gue’s Garden
Featuring a mini-zoo of rare animals and a vast collection of flowers -
Bromeliads, Orchids and other variety of floral species, Gue’s Garden
can be found at the Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon.
Oiskos Garden
Don Carlos, Bukidnon
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