The Department of Agriculture is going to help two local government units in Agusan del Norte and a cooperative in Surigao del Sur procure reefer vans. What? I thought the government was against drugs. Let's read the article and find out what's going on.
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| https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1277060 |
The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) facilitated the release of KADIWA Financial Grants totaling PHP14 million to two local government units in Agusan del Norte and a cooperative in Surigao del Sur on Wednesday.
DA-13 Regional Executive Director Ricardo Oñate Jr. led the distribution to Las Nieves and Magallanes LGUs (PHP5 million each) and the San Nicolas Development Cooperative (SANIDECO), which received PHP4 million.
Magallanes LGU, through Municipal Agriculturist Roselyn Reas Morrondoz, said the grant will be used to procure a refrigerated van to help farmers transport products to market centers.
"We are thankful to the government, through the DA, for the support to our farmers. The refrigerated van will ensure that our products are fresh upon reaching the market and to our consumers," she said.
Las Nieves LGU said its grant will help establish a Kadiwa Center where fresh farm products will be displayed.
SANIDECO will use its funding to establish a cold storage facility to help farmers preserve their farm products.
"The agency will continue to provide support to our farmers through the KADIWA Financial Grants," Oñate said, adding that DA-13 will work with LGUs, farmers' associations, and cooperatives in implementing programs for farmers and fisherfolk.
Oh! I get it now. Reefer vans are actually refrigerated vans! Was there not enough room in the headline to write the word refrigerated? Is it another case of Filipino English strikes again or could it be lazy journalism. How did it get past the editor? Do they not know reefer means marijuana? Have they never seen Reefer Madness which is a movie from 1936!? Reefer is not antiquated term.
However, it turns out Reefer Trucking is the technical term for hauling refrigerated items.
Reefer trucking relies on advanced climate-control systems to keep cargo fresh throughout long hauls. The term reefer is used to refer to the entire process of loading, hauling, unloading, and staging perishable products. It can open doors for shippers looking to preserve food quality, protect medical supplies, or handle specialty items that demand specific temperatures.
So, what does reefer mean in trucking? It’s simply an industry shorthand for refrigerated. That label covers trailers, units, and practices that focus on steady temperature control. Reefer in trucking has grown into a vital branch of logistics, where any deviation in cooling could jeopardize an entire load. Whether you’re new to these systems or looking to expand your fleet, it helps to understand how these vehicles work and the advantages they bring.
But just imagine if the government actually was procuring reefer vans of the other variety.
It might look like this!
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