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New Tarlac Cold Storage Facility Gives Onion Farmers More Control over Selling

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What Readers Should Know

A 10,000-bag onion cold storage facility has been turned over in San Manuel, Tarlac. The project aims to preserve produce and give farmers more flexibility over when they sell.

Key Takeaways

  • The facility is located in Barangay Lanat.
  • Its announced capacity is 10,000 bags.
  • Partners include Metrobank Foundation, DA and the local government.
  • Projected income improvements are not established farmer outcomes.
  • Storage fees and access procedures were not supplied.

The 10,000-bag facility in San Manuel aims to reduce postharvest losses and provide greater flexibility.

Onion farmers in San Manuel, Tarlac, have a new storage facility intended to help preserve their harvest and reduce the pressure to sell immediately when supply peaks.

Metrobank Foundation, together with the Department of Agriculture and the municipal government, turned over the 10,000-bag onion cold storage facility in Barangay Lanat.

For growers, the challenge continues after harvesting. Without suitable storage, produce can deteriorate while farmers wait for buyers or more favorable prices.

The facility is designed to keep harvested onions in storage for several months, giving farmers another option when deciding when to bring their produce to market.

The project began in 2022, when Metrobank Foundation committed to supporting the facility in partnership with the local government.

A project financial analysis estimates potential farmer-income increases of 20.82% to 41.63% through access to storage. These are projections, not measured gains already received by participating farmers.

Two trucks are also planned to support hauling and delivery. Their inclusion remains a planned component rather than a confirmed operational service.

For onion farmer Ricardo Paet Jr., proper storage offers greater reassurance that produce can remain in good condition. Pagbiagan Multipurpose Cooperative president Eulogio “Ka Toti” Cabiles connected the project with the livelihood that helped his family support their children’s education.

Those accounts show why postharvest infrastructure matters beyond the warehouse itself: it can affect how farming families manage uncertainty.

The announcement did not provide storage fees, booking procedures, operating dates or the standard weight of each bag. Farmers interested in using the facility should confirm access arrangements with the San Manuel local government and project partners.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the facility?

Barangay Lanat, San Manuel, Tarlac.

What is its capacity?

10,000 bags, according to the project announcement.

When did the project begin?

In 2022.

Are the projected income increases guaranteed?

No. They come from a project financial analysis.

Are hauling trucks already operating?

The release describes two trucks as planned.

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