02/06/2026
Did you know that the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program – Irrigation Component (CARP-IC) has been supporting Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries through irrigation development since 1989 under Republic Act No. 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988? As part of the program’s Support Services component, CARP-IC was established to provide essential irrigation infrastructure that helps improve agricultural productivity and sustain farmers’ livelihoods. While CARP is widely known for Land Acquisition and Distribution (LAD), the law also recognizes Support Services as vital in ensuring that awarded lands remain productive and sustainable.
Through the implementation of communal irrigation projects in Agrarian Reform Communities nationwide, CARP-IC continues to strengthen farming communities by improving water access and boosting agricultural production. The program was further reinforced through Republic Act No. 8532 and Republic Act No. 9700 or CARPER, which ensured continued funding and support for agrarian reform services under Section 63. As a key component of CARP Support Services, CARP-IC remains committed to advancing irrigation development and supporting the long-term growth of the agriculture sector.
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