Irrigators Associations, Inc.
National
Confederation of
The National Confederation of Irrigators Associations (NCIA) serves as the highest governing body of Filipino farmers, which represents hundreds of thousands of farmer-members organized into thousands of smaller Irrigators Associations (IAs) nationwide.
It provides key services and functions to its members:
Irrigation System Operation
& Maintenance (O&M)
The NCIA and its affiliated IAs manage, operate, and maintain irrigation systems (both national and communal) to ensure timely and efficient water delivery to farms
Capacity Building &
Technical Support
NCIA provides training in modern
farming techniques, such as the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and organic farming.
Livelihood & Support
Programs
They assist in setting up livelihood
projects and cooperatives to increase
farm income.
Financial & Insurance
Services
They offer group insurance and mutual funds to members, along with assistance in accessing credit.
Advocacy & Representation
The NCIA represents the interests of
irrigation farmers, working with policy-making bodies to secure support for agricultural development.
Management Transfer
(IMT)
The NCIA plays a crucial role in the
Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT)
program, gradually taking over the
management of national irrigation
systems from the NIA.