 Quezon Palay Seed Growers’ Association, Inc. received a one-unit wing van truck worth P1.9-M given by the Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) through the Enhanced Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program on April 16, 2021 at the Quezon Convention Center, Lucena City, Quezon. The awarding ceremony was led by – continue reading
 Aside from farmers and fisherfolk, the Department of Agriculture 4A (DA-4A) considered the repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in CALABARZON as beneficiaries of the allotted P34,408,066 worth of interventions this year. DA-4A OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan presented the Department’s list of interventions during the regional launch of “Agri-negosyo para sa OFWs” on – continue reading
 Department of Agriculture 4A OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan led the opening ceremony of the High Value Crops (HVC) Week with the theme “Kabuhayan ay Paunlarin, Katawan ay Palakasin, High Value Cops ay Itanim” along with the distribution of agricultural materials such as power sprayer, mini chainsaw, and pole pruner for the Mango – continue reading
The Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A), led by OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan, turned over a check of P1,640,000 to Southern Luzon Farmers and Traders (SOLUFAT) Agriculture Cooperative, led by Chairman Zaldy E. Tanega, on April 12, 2021. The said amount, plus the 20% counterpart from SOLUFAT, will be used to procure one – continue reading
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON laid down action plans and initiatives during the 2021 Regional Food Security Summit held last April 7 and 8, 2021 online. Private stakeholders composed of key players in the agri-fishery sector and other government agencies, including local government units collaborated with DA CALABARZON in developing the plans to – continue reading
Mayor Eric B. Africa of Lipa City declared seven out of 14 African Swine Fever (ASF)-infected barangays in the city free from the virus. This was done after the seven barangays namely, Bolbok, Malagonlong, Kayumanggi, Calamias, Mabini, San Francisco, and Lumbang undergone the sentinel protocol instituted by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry – continue reading
In pursuit of assisting more COVID-19- and typhoon-affected farmers and fishers in the region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, together with other DA attached agencies such as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) IV-A, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) IV, Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), – continue reading
A total of 10 and 27 legitimate farmers’ groups/associations are to be formed and strengthened, respectively, in the CALABARZON region as agri-clusters through the implementation of the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s Bayanihan Agricultural Cluster (BAC) Program for the year 2021. After series of profiling and validation conducted by the program’s Regional Technical Working Group, – continue reading
The Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) through its High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) will conduct a “Vegetable Derby” to determine the best lowland vegetable varieties that can be subsidized and given to farmers. The contest will be participated by four seed companies, to wit, Allied Botanical, East-West, Kaneko, and Ramgo. The regional – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON resumed its distribution of indemnification to African Swine Fever (ASF)-affected farmers in the region immediately after the Department of Budget and Management released a total of P49,960,000.00 for such purpose early March. As of March 23, 2021, the regional office paid the said amount to 1,600 hog raisers – continue reading
OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Batangas Provincial Local Government Unit (LGU) led by Gov. Hermilando I. Mandanas, and the Batangas State University (BatSU) headed by Pres. Tirso A. Ronquillo for the conduct of the Rapid – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON Gender and Development (GAD) Program headed by Ms. Juvylee C. Obice sets up a business mentoring kiosk aimed at helping aspiring agri-entrepreneurs to formalize the conduct of their businesses, held at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station, Lipa City, Batangas. During the regional office’s National Women’s Month Celebration, GAD will – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: In celebration of the National Women’s Month, DA CALABARZON through its Gender and Development Program and the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division set up KADIWA ni Ani at Kita to sell various agri-products produced by farmers’ cooperatives and associations composed of women, held at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station, Lipa City, – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON, led by OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan, celebrates the National Women’s Month with the theme “We Make Change Work for Women,” held at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station, Lipa City, Batangas, on March 15, 2021. During this morning’s flag-raising ceremony, Director Dimaculangan praised all the women working in – continue reading
TINGNAN: Tinatayang nasa 890 magbababoy na naapektuhan ng African Swine Fever (ASF) mula sa mga lalawigan ng Quezon at Cavite ang nakatanggap ng bayad-pinsala mula sa Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa CALABARZON na nagkakahalaga ng P20.410 milyon, noong ika-10 hanggang ika-12 ng Marso, 2021. Ang mga magbababoy ay nakatanggap ng tig-P5,000 sa kada baboy na – continue reading
TINGNAN: Namahagi ang Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa CALABARZON ng 60 sentinel pigs na nagkakahalaga ng P480,000 sa 12 magbababoy na naapektuhan ng African Swine Fever (ASF) mula sa mga bayan ng Cuenca at Nasugbu sa lalawigan ng Batangas, noong ika-9 ng Marso, 2021. Sa pagtutulungan ng Regional Livestock Program ng Kagawaran at ng International – continue reading
Ang brown planthopper (BPH) o kilala rin sa tawag na kayumangging ngusong kabayo o hanip sa palay ay isang uri ng peste na matatagpuan sa katawan ng palay na nag-uumpisa sa panahon ng pagsusuwi. Ang mataas na populasyon ng mga ito ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng itim na amag na makikita sa katawan – continue reading
TINGNAN: Ipinarating ng mga magmamais mula sa Kilusan para sa Repormang Agrarya at Katarungang Panlipunan (KATARUNGAN) ng San Narciso, Quezon ang kanilang pasasalamat sa patuloy na paghahatid ng tulong ng Corn Program ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa CALABARZON. Napagkalooban ng Kagawaran ang mga magmamais ng KATARUNGAN ng 20 bags ng hybrid flint corn seeds – continue reading
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, led by OIC-Regional Executive Director Ms. Vilma M. Dimaculangan, has resumed its distribution of indemnification to African Swine Fever (ASF)-stricken farmers in the region immediately after the Department of Budget and Management released a total of P49,960,000 for such purpose. On March 5, the regional office paid a – continue reading
In response to Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar’s OneDA Holistic Approach towards a modern and industrialized agriculture sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, in coordination with the 1st District of Quezon Representative and Chairman of the House Committee on Food and Agriculture Hon. Mark Wilfrido M. Enverga, met with farmers and fisherfolk – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: OIC-Regional Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan visits the on-going construction of Sariaya Agricultural Trading Center and Facilities Phase I worth P100-M in Brgy. Sampaloc, Sariaya, Quezon. The said trading center is funded under the Bayanihan Act 2 and is expected to be completed by June of this year. It shall include four agricultural – continue reading
TINGNAN: Pagpapatuloy ng pamamahagi ng cash assistance na nagkakahalaga ng P5,000 kada baboy mula sa Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa CALABARZON para sa mga magbababoy na nag-surrender ng kanilang alagang baboy dulot ng African Swine Fever (ASF). Ngayong araw, aabot sa P8,790,000 ang naibayad ng Kagawaran sa 210 magbababoy na mula sa mga bayan ng – continue reading
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