Written and Photos, Taken by Jasp Daquigan “Lumiliit na po ang mga lupang sakahan natin ngunit patuloy naman na dumarami ang mga tao kaya’t kailangan natin na hindi lang umani nang marami, kundi sabayan din natin ang tumataas na labor cost gamit ang mga makabagong teknolohiya.” This was the statement made by Engr. Enrique H. – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Amylyn Rey-Castro Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON Regional Director (RD) Arnel V. de Mesa, together with Farmer-Director Pedrito R. Kalaw and Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) Chief Editha M. Salvosa, met exhibitors (farmers, fishers, and agricultural entrepreneurs) of “TienDA sa Ayala Malls” on May 5, 2018 at – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Bryan Arcilla The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON through its Corn Program and Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) conducted a market matching for white corn in the municipalities of San Andres and San Francisco in Quezon on May 3 – 4, 2018. Market matching is a strategic program – continue reading

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

Written & Photos, Taken by Bryan Arcilla In partnership with Batangas State University, Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC) spearheaded a 3-day station development workshop for its Research Outreach Stations (ROSs) on April 18-20,2018 at STIARC, Lipa City, Batangas. Assistant Regional Director for Research and Regulations Engr. Elmer T. Ferry said that the development workshop – continue reading

Written by Luzminda Tamayo Photos taken by Nataniel Bermudez The Regional Technical Search Committee of the Department of Agriculture Region IV- CALABARZON for Regional Organic Agriculture Search pre-validated seven (7) entries in the region. The following are the entries in the region: Province of Laguna for Provincial Category; Marlon Tobias of Province of Laguna for – continue reading

Written by Luzminda Tamayo Photos by Bryan Arcilla “How could we increase the number of our Gawad Saka national winners?” This was the statement made by Regional Executive Director Arnel V. de Mesa of the Department of Agriculture-CALABARZON before he left for Palawan the other day and aerated to the regional focal person of Gawad Saka Ms. – continue reading

Written and Photos, Taken by Amylyn Rey-Castro A roadshow of modern farm technologies is set to be held on April 24 – 25, 2018 at Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC), Lipa City, Batangas. Towards this end, technical committee for the conduct of the said roadshow composing of experts from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development – continue reading

Written by: Cristy Tolentino Photos by: Bryan Arcilla and HVCDP staff Some 40 farmers from the municipalities of Batangas attended the one day training on package of technology (POT) on vegetable production on April 17 at the Planning and Monitoring conference room, STIARC, Lipa City, Batangas. “l am hopeful that this POT will be of great help to – continue reading

Isinulat at Mga Larawan, Kuha ni Nataniel Bermudez Mahigit 60 katao na kinabibilangan ng mga Municipal Agriculturist (MAs), Agricultural Technician (ATs), at farmer leader mula sa mga bayan ng Mauban, Pagbilao, Real, Tiaong, General Luna, Macalelon, at Mulanay, at lungsod ng Tayabas sa lalawigan ng Quezon ang nakibahagi sa isinagawang pakikipanayam sa kanila ng Planning, – continue reading

Written by Radel Llagas Some 20 seed growers from Quezon, Batangas and Cavite attended the 3-day retooling course on inbred rice seed production spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. IV-A (DA CALABARZON) on April 10-12, 2018 in Calamba, Laguna. One of the challenges faced by the rice industry is lack or – continue reading

(Words by Amylyn Rey-Castro and Photos by DA-AFID) Regional Executive Director Arnel de Mesa (right) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON poses with the 2018 National Gawad Saka Outstanding Agri-Entrepreneur, the couple Mr. Rodrigo (left) and Mrs. Perla Escaba (center) of Escaba Food Products, Inc. from San Pablo City, Laguna, during the recently concluded ceremonies on April – continue reading

Written by Amylyn Rey-Castro Photos, Taken by Amylyn Rey-Castro, Nataniel Bermudez, Bryan Arcilla, and Jasp Daquigan With the aim of strengthening camaraderie and unity and promoting sportsmanship among the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON officials and employees, and ensuring their physical and mental health, the 2018 Regional Sports Festival was held over three days, – continue reading