The Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON has reached a total of 27,381 Taal-affected farmers as the regional office aims to provide alternative, sustainable livelihood opportunities for them. About 22 cities and municipalities in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas have been immensely affected since – continue reading
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Through the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON’s Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, farmers of Brgy. Casile in Cabuyao, Laguna started planting Liberica coffee seedlings on July 18, 2020. This program aims to assist those farmers who were gravely affected by the volcano’s eruption. The planting of coffee seeds from the DA was coordinated – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Rice Program, distributed agricultural equipment to farmers’ groups in Quezon province this month of July. This program aims to help increase rice production in the region and help farmers improve their livelihood. The new set of equipment was handed over through the regional office’s Agricultural Program – continue reading
With the aim of discussing developments and plans for managing and controlling the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the province, Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON met with city and municipal veterinarians in Batangas on July 16, 2020 at Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center Training Hall in Lipa City, Batangas. “We, – continue reading
Under its Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON distributed black nets and UV plastic to 401 members of the Federation of Silang Ornamental Growers in Silang, Cavite on July 14, 2020. This intervention is part of the ongoing utilization of the DA Quick Response Fund to help revive the – continue reading
The Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Batangas indorsed Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON’s proposed P1.3-billion Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) projects for Batangas on July 14, 2020. These projects will provide much easier access to transporting agricultural goods directly from farms to markets across the region. The said indorsement is part of the Regional Development – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: Regional Director Arnel de Mesa and other officials of DA CALABARZON answer agriculture-related inquiries and concerns during the press briefing cum conference on July 16, 2020, at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station in Batangas. Among the topics discussed were updates on Rice Resiliency Project, Recovery and Rehabilitation Program for Taal-affected farmers, Fall Armyworm, – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Livestock Program, handed over one unit of egg incubator to Morningside Farms in Brgy. Pangil, Amadeo, Cavite on July 10, 2020. The said unit was received by Morningside Farms owner Mr. Ruy Valente M. Polistico. Mr. Polistico expressed his utmost appreciation to the regional office, especially – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Corn Program, awarded bags of hybrid glutinous corn seeds to local government units (LGUs) of Alfonso, Cavite and Calamba City, Laguna in July 2020. This is part of DA’s objective to increase the production of quality corn, thereby improving the quality of life of farmers. The – continue reading
A total of 93 farmers of Tanauan City, Batangas have already received 426,656 pieces of cassava seed from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON through its Cassava and Corn Program. This distribution is in line with the Department’s Plant, Plant, Plant Program that aims to achieve higher food production throughout the region. The – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON distributed one unit of egg incubator to each of 11 farmers from several local government units (LGUs) throughout Batangas, held at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (LARES) on July 13, 2020. The distribution is part of DA’s Recovery and Rehabilitation Program for farmers affected by African Swine – continue reading
Farmers from Tanauan City, Batangas who were affected by the Taal volcanic eruption received 5,930 suckers of banana on July 10, 2020. It is part of the implementation of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON’s Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program. This is the second batch of banana suckers that farmers in Tanauan City – continue reading
Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar visited Brgy. Masin in Tayabas City to talk with the 1st district farmers of Quezon province on July 10, 2020. The purpose of the visit is to know the farmers’ welfare during this pandemic period; to listen to their worries, suggestions, and requests; to present the Department of Agriculture – continue reading
Taong 1974 nang simulan ni Gng. Perla Escaba, katuwang ang kaniyang asawa na si G. Rodolfo, ang pagnenegosyo o paggawa ng tropical fruit preserves gamit lamang ang isang lutuan, kaldero, at isang libong pisong puhunan. Dahil sa kaniyang pagiging kritikal pagdating sa kalidad ng isang produkto, pagkamalikhain, at dedikasyon sa negosyo, ang Escaba Food – continue reading
Many of the new technologies, inputs, and production techniques, which increase agricultural productivity, are developed through agricultural research. Choosing a subject is the first, and often the toughest, step of the research project for the researchers to discover procedures that will increase livestock and crop yields, boost farm productivity, minimize losses due to pests – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Rice Program, has provided the Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Magsasaka in Brgy. Sta Ines, Tanay, Rizal with a floating tiller on July 8, 2020. The recipients of the farm equipment expressed their sincere gratitude to the regional office, especially to Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa, and – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Rice Program, distributed agricultural equipment and palay seeds to farmers in Quezon, Quezon on July 8, 2020. Two farmers’ groups, the Cagbalogo Farmers’ Association (CAFARA) and the Sta. Ana Irrigators and Farmers’ Association, are set to benefit from the program. The intervention includes one unit of – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Livestock Program, handed over five mushroom production packages to personnel of the Sampaloc, Quezon Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) on July 7, 2020. The handing over happened at the regional office’s new home in Lipa City, Batangas. Sampaloc MAO will distribute those mushroom production packages to qualifying – continue reading
The implementation of the Rice Resiliency Project (RRP) by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON under the Plant, Plant, Plant Program has moved a step closer in its goal of achieving higher rice productivity this wet-cropping season with quality seeds and fertilizers delivered, received, and used by rice farmers across the region. In – continue reading
Farmers from the municipalities of Balete, Bauan, Mataas na Kahoy, and Agoncillo in Batangas affected by the Taal volcanic eruption received livestock interventions on July 3, 2020. This is part of the Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON. A total of 60 native goat heads (12 modules) – continue reading
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