The Department of Agriculture through the Provincial Agriculture Technology and Coordinating Office (PATCO) Siquijor launched a project to manufacture cassava seed-pieces recently in Nagerong, Lazi. According to Rodolfo Anulacion, Agriculturist II of PATCO-Siquijor, the project aims to maximize Siquijor’s potential to increase cassava production through modern methods of its cultivation. Provincial Agriculturist of the OfficeContinue reading “DA,Siquijor launches project to improve cassava yields”
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PRLEC launches Dumagat model farm
The Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment Cluster or PRLEC of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict has formally launched the Dumagats’ model farm. It is located in their ancestral domain in Sitio Sapang Munti which shelters the Ipo Dam in barangay San Mateo in Norzagaray, Bulacan. Technical Education and Skills DevelopmentContinue reading “PRLEC launches Dumagat model farm”
DA, supports campaign vs malnutrition in Central Luzon
The Department of Agriculture or DA has expressed its full support to the campaign to combat the problem of malnutrition in Central Luzon. Field Operations Division-High Value Crops Development Focal Person Engineer AB P. David emphasized in his message at the kick-off of the Nutrition Month celebration, the importance of growing vegetables that are sourcesContinue reading “DA, supports campaign vs malnutrition in Central Luzon”
DA-7 gives composting machines to Cebu LGUs
To help address the need for biodegradable waste disposal, seven local government units (LGUs) in Cebu received Composting Facility for Biodegradable Waste from the Department of Agriculture-7 (DA-7), through its attached agency, Bureau of Soils and Water Management. The following municipalities received CFBW package, comprises of a shredder with a rotary composter, Badian, Carmen, Consolacion,Continue reading “DA-7 gives composting machines to Cebu LGUs”
PhilRice gives free quality palay-seedlings to Legazpi farmers
At least 1,000 bags of RC 222 certified palay seedlings, were given by the Legazpi City Agriculture Office (CAO), last Tuesday to Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBSA)-listed farmer beneficiaries as planting season begins. The RSBSA is an electronic database containing basic information of farmers and fisherfolks, and members of Department of AgricultureContinue reading “PhilRice gives free quality palay-seedlings to Legazpi farmers”
More farm inputs for farmers in Batac City
Additional farm inputs will be given by the local government to 6,000 farmers from Batac City. Free organic and inorganic fertilizers with micronutrients will be distributed by officials and employees of the city government, to different barangays from May 18 to 31. The said farming materials will help boost the farmers’ production to go throughContinue reading “More farm inputs for farmers in Batac City”
DA awards 10M to Baguio’s urban agri program
PHP10 million worth of livestock livelihood assistance, was awarded by the Department of Agriculture (DA), Cordillera region to the city of Baguio to boost its local government’s urban agriculture program. The said assistance is intended for displaced backyard swine farmers who have been prohibited to raise hogs, according to DA-Cordillera director, Dr. Cameron Odsey. TheContinue reading “DA awards 10M to Baguio’s urban agri program”