MinSU-incubated enterprise to represent MIMAROPA in 2026 Young Farmers Challenge national tilt
An agriculture-based enterprise supported by Mindoro State University (MinSU) is set to represent the MIMAROPA Region in the national competition of the 2026 Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) after emerging as the top winner in the Upscale Category of the regional level.
Egginear Agri Trading, a second-cohort incubatee of MinSU’s Innovation and Business Incubation for Business Enterprise and Sustainability (i-BIBES), formerly known as Egginear Agri-Poultry Solutions, secured first place in the regional competition and received a ₱300,000 grant to further develop its business venture.
The enterprise's winning innovation, AgriBuilt – Farm Establishment Service, offers a one-stop solution for aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs who want to establish their own farming businesses. It aims to provide guidance and assistance in turning agricultural ideas into viable and sustainable enterprises.
The Young Farmers Challenge, a program of the Department of Agriculture, encourages young Filipinos to venture into agriculture and agribusiness by providing financial grants and opportunities to develop and expand their business ideas. It aims to promote agricultural entrepreneurship and encourage innovative solutions that can contribute to the development of the country's agriculture and fisheries sectors.
Egginear Agri Trading's achievement highlights the potential of innovative business solutions in addressing the needs of aspiring agripreneurs and creating more opportunities in the agricultural sector.
With its regional win, Egginear Agri Trading now looks ahead to the national competition, bringing with it an agricultural business idea developed in MIMAROPA. Its achievement also reflects the growing opportunities for young entrepreneurs to build businesses in agriculture with the support of institutions such as MinSU. (jdtdc)
Field correspondents | James Gullon & Carpel Sweet Dreams Lanto
Photo courtesy | MinSU i-BIBES
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