Implemented multiplier farms in CALABARZON, assessed To determine the effectiveness of multiplier farms implemented in CALABARZON, a two-day assessment was conducted at Hotel Dominique in Tagaytay City on December 3-4, 2018 and was attended by some 50 participants. Specifically, the activity aims to know the status of the project in several strategic areas in CALABARZON – continue reading

2018-2023 AFMP for CALABARZON, presented The Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON, through the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (PMED), presented to some 200 participants the region’s Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan (AFMP) for 2018-2023, held at Tagaytay International Convention Center on December 4, 2018. According to Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa who presented – continue reading

GAD Seminar para sa mga kawani ng DA CALABARZON Dalawang araw na seminar tungkol sa Gender and Development (GAD) ang isinagawa noong Nobyembre 23-24, 2018 sa Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort, sa lalawigan ng Cavite na dinaluhan ng ilan sa mga kawani ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon IV CALABARZON. Adhikaing ipakilala sa lahat ng dumalo – continue reading

High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) of the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON successfully conducted its yearly assessment last November 21 – 23, 2018 at Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay City, Cavite. The assessment which has the aim at determining the progress and effectiveness of its programs, projects, services, interventions, and activities implemented and being implemented – continue reading

The management team of the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON undergone an orientation to have a deeper understanding on the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) on its bid to become ISO-certified. The orientation was held on November 21, 2018 at the West Avenue Suites, Quezon City. “We aim that – continue reading

Pitong kompanya ng transportasyon at 46 na drayber ang dumalo sa oryentasyon ukol sa proyektong food lane na pinangunahan ng Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon IV CALABARZON, sa pakikipagtulungan sa Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas (PNP), Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila (MMDA), at Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal – continue reading

To inculcate the importance of maximizing the use of social media and realizing what these technological breakthroughs can provide to better inform the public and the clientele of the Department of Agriculture (DA) about its programs, projects, services, interventions, and accomplishments, all Regional Information Officers (RIOs), and Regional Field Office Farmcasters and those who are – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. DA and KAMICO agreed to carry out the project entitled, “Quantum Jump 2030 in Agriculture Machine Technology.” Major agenda of the cooperation in the agreement – continue reading

Regional Halal Agriculture and Fishery Summit, idinaos “Bringing Safe and Quality Agricultural Products to CALABARZON Consumers through Halal Certification.” Ito ang tema ng idinaos na Regional Halal Agriculture and Fishery Summit sa pangunguna ng Regulatory Division ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon IV CALABARZON noong Nobyembre 14, 2018 sa Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC), – continue reading

The 15th National Organic Agriculture Congress (NOAC) with the theme, “Organic Agriculture: Advancing the Local Food Culture Movement in the Philippines” was successfully conducted at Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu on November 13 – 15, 2018. Speaking before almost 2,000 participants, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Operations Arnel T. Cayanan who graced – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture (DA) CALABARZON showcased to some 100 farmers from the province of Rizal the effectiveness of carrageenan plant growth promoter (CPGP) technology on rice during their Farmers’ Field Day held at Rizal Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (RARES) in Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal on November 16, 2018. In his message, DA CALABARZON Regional – continue reading

Calamba Upland Farmers’ Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CUFAMCO), and Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) Sally Quilay from Calamba City, Laguna and Engelberto Caliwara of Lucena City, Quezon bagged awards in the 14th Philippine National Corn Congress in connection with 6th National Quality Corn Achievers Awards, 2nd Cornucopia Awards, and 2nd Cassava Cluster Management Excellence Awards on November 14–16, – continue reading

Some 150 backyard raisers all over the region participated in the 1st CALABARZON Livestock Congress in conjunction with the kick-off of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Week 2018, held at STIARC Training Hall, Lipa City, Batangas on November 12, 2018 with the theme, “Empowering Backyard Raisers towards Sustainable Livelihood.” Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa said that the – continue reading

Dr. Javier A. Pio of Brgy. Silangan, Calauan, Laguna is the Regional Outstanding Seed Innovator under the Seed Grower category by the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON. This was disclosed by Regional Rice Program Coordinator Engr. Enrique H. Layola, through his staff Agricultural Technician II Erickson M. Sagun, upon visit and validation Dr. Pio’s – continue reading

Corn Production Training Conducted A 3-day training on Corn Production led by Avelita M. Rosales, Regional Corn Program Coordinator was conducted at El Cielito Hotel, City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna on November 7-9, 2018. According to Rosales it was a request from the Agriculture and fishery council from the province of Batangas that they be – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Bryan Arcilla November 9, 2018 – As part of the celebration of National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM), the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON Rice Program spearheaded the conduct of “boodle fight” where employees ate brown rice instead of the typical white rice. In his message, Assistant Regional Director for – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Amylyn Rey-Castro Out of 176 scientific papers submitted for the 30th National Research Symposium (NRS), 31 made it and qualified for the final presentation and deliberation held on November 7, 2018 at Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City. Among those finalists were Cynthia DT. Leycano, Aurora F. Consulta, and Avelita – continue reading

Photo Source: National Government Portal Written by Geraldine Torio DA CALABARZON participates in the Open Data Platform Training Two (2) PMED-MIS personnel participated during the workshop-training on Open Data Principles and Platform Training held on November 5, 2018 at Axiaa Hotel, West Avenue, Quezon City. The training is conducted as part of the implementation of the – continue reading

Written by Amylyn Rey-Castro Photos by Bryan Arcilla The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON with some of its employees joined in the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) kick-off activity, held on November 5, 2018 at Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle, Diliman, Quezon City. With the theme, “Quality Rice. Quality Life.” this celebration aims to continuously – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON employees recite the “Panatang Makapalay” during the flag-raising ceremony on November 5, 2018 in observance of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) celebration this year. NRAM is celebrated every November pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 524, series of 2004. #QualityRiceQualityLife

Written and Photos, Taken by Amylyn Rey-Castro Having higher target for corn production area and yield in the next four years, the Department of Agriculture Region (DA) IV CALABARZON Corn Program organizes a series of training on corn production with corn farmers and other concerned stakeholders from identified cities and municipalities in the region, since August – continue reading

Isinulat at Mga Larawan, Kuha ni Nataniel Bermudez “Ang Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa Rehiyon ng CALABARZON ay patuloy na nagsasagawa ng mga programa at proyekto sa pagpapaigting ng produksyon ng kakaw sa ating rehiyon.” Ito ang sinabi ni Engr. Redelliza A. Gruezo, Regional Coordinator ng High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) ng Kagawaran, nang siya – continue reading