The Malabing valley multipurpose co-operative

The Malabing valley is found in the north eastern part of the Sierra Madre Corridor, in Nueva Vizcaya, the Philippines. Although maize and rice are still its major crops, citrus production has intensified since its introduction in the early 1980s. The mild climate, rich soils and forests provide unique conditions for the cultivation of various species of citrus, covering more than a thousand hectares. Citrus production is now the major on-farm income source for the valley population, and it has also resulted in significant improvements in the community itself, bringing new infrastructure, facilities and services to a valley which was once inaccessible. Much of this has been a result of the Malabing valley multipurpose co-operative.