The Department of Agriculture – Batanes Experiment Station (DA-BES) has recognized outstanding farmers and fisherfolk from various municipalities in Batanes, as part of the conclusion of the Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Month Celebration. Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Month is an annual observance every month of May to honor the contributions of agricultural …
Read More »BFAR’s integrated fisheries research center in Iloilo, now fully functional
POTOTAN, ILOILO – A research facility on integrated fisheries is now fully operational, and is expected to support improved aquaculture yields, advance breeding and stock enhancement programs, and provide technical resources directly accessible to small scale fisherfolk. Regional Director Remia A. Aparri has said that the Tirso Jamandre Jr. Memorial …
Read More »DA breaks ground for “one-stop-shop” diagnostic and analytical hub to modernize farming
In an effort to modernize farming and ensure food safety, the Department of Agriculture Region 3 (DA-RFO3) has started the construction of a Central Luzon Integrated Agriculture Laboratory Building. The ground breaking ceremony was held Tuesday, May 5, at the Central Luzon Integrated Agricultural Research Center (CLIARC) for Lowland Development …
Read More »Young farmer who sold coffee beans for P9.9k per kilo, featured on Eat Bulaga!
The young farmer who made history last year after selling coffee beans for nearly P10,000 per kilo at the 2025 Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); has appeared in The Age is Right segment of Eat Bulaga! In the episode, Mr. Rodyio Tacody …
Read More »ARUBAYAN Farm gets certification for good agricultural practices
The ARUBAYAN Farm in Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center 2 (ATI-TRC 2) has received a certification for Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP). The certification was personally received by Mr. Vladimir B. Caliguiran, OIC-Assistant Center Director. It was awarded by Mr. Derwin Fernando of DA – Regional Field Office …
Read More »Benteng Bigas is now available in Makati City
Residents of Makati City can now avail of the P20/kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program of the national government. This is part of the administration’s push to keep essentials affordable for all Filipinos. The Department of Agriculture (DA) has led the ceremonial launching, Tuesday, April 14, and …
Read More »DA Central Luzon quizzes residents on high value crops
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Central Luzon has quizzed residents through online platform Kahoot to sharpen their minds, strengthen skills and increase awareness on the programs of the agency. DA Central Luzon has conducted Wednesday, April 14, the HVC Quiz Bee which is a competition open to the first …
Read More »DA Bicol prepares intervention measures for upcoming wet cropping season
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Bicol Region has prepared a lot of intervention measures for the upcoming season which starts June, this is while the ongoing Israel and Iran feud causes increase in fuel prices. Regional Executive Director Rodel P. Tornilla has assured Bicol residents that there is enough …
Read More »DA launches nationwide rollout of P10-billion Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program
A total of P10-billion government fund from the national government will be divided to over 4.17 million farmers and fisherfolk and beneficiaries in the country. This, as the Department of Agriculture has launched Wednesday, April 15, the rollout of the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP). This is …
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