Everyone is invited to buy 100% fresh and farm-grown agricultural produce at low prices like fruits, vegetables, eggs, organic rice, seafood ingredients, value-added products, and many more at the two-day “TienDA sa Ayala Malls” of the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) in partnership with Ayala Malls, – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Lawrence Bariring LUCENA CITY, Quezon – To help the pineapple growers of CALABARZON region increase their income, the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON conducted an enterprise development seminar for the commodity at Queen Margarette Hotel, April 26 – 27. The – continue reading

(Words and Photos by Bryan Arcilla) In observance of the Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ month this coming May, Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa announces Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairman Pedrito R. Kalaw as Farmer-Director of DA IV CALABARZON. As Farmer-Director, the RAFC chairperson assumes the roles and tasks of DA-RFO Director in the implementation – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Jasp Daquigan Validation of model farms in Polillo Group of Islands, Quezon was conducted from April 24 to 27 to catch up with the approaching dry cropping season. Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON Regional Seed Coordinator Ma. Annie S. Bucu and Rice Program Agricultural Technician II Erickson M. Sagun – continue reading

MANCOM Meeting held at Lima Hotel, Malvar, Batangas on April 27. Sponsored by Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (LARES).

Written & Photos, Taken by Cristy Tolentino “ Maaari ng maka-avail ng loan ang bawat magsasaka sa halagang 1 milyong piso at mga kooperatiba ng halagang 5 milyong piso without any collateral under the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) ng Department of Agriculture.” This was announced by Engr. Arnel V. De Mesa, Regional Director of the – continue reading

Written by Radel Llagas Photos, Taken by Bryan Arcilla, Nataniel Bermudez, and Amylyn Rey-Castro Some 200 farmers from CALABARZON Region attended the roadshow of farm technologies and equipment on April 24 – 25, 2018 at Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC), Lipa City, Batangas. The two-day activity is organized by the Department of Agriculture – continue reading

Written by: Luzminda C. Tamayo Photos taken by: Radel Llagas & Amylyn Rey-Castro Some 60 participants attended the 1st Quarter of the RMC held at STIARC, Marawoy, Lipa City on April 25, 2018. RMC Chairman Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa first introduced Ms. Nympha Manalastas from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) who discussed the Budget – continue reading

Written and Photos, taken by Jasp Daquigan Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON joins the 14th Philippine Food Expo organized by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Incorporated (PhilFoodex) held at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City last April 20-22, 2018 with a theme “Emerging trends in Food Trade”. With the help of Agribusiness – continue reading

Written by Amylyn Rey-Castro Photos, Taken by Jasper Daquigan 50 wounded soldiers in Marawi siege, together with their dependents (spouses and/or parents), successfully completed a three-day (April 17 – 19, 2018) joint livelihood training on food processing held at the Officers’ Club House, AFPHSC, V. Luna Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. The said activity was made possible – continue reading