Awarding of certificates for the first GAP-certified farms in Batangas The Department of Agriculture (DA) CALABARZON Research and Development Division is currently conducting a project titled, “Adoption of the Protocol for the Establishment of Certified Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Farms for High Value Crops in Region 4A (EC-GAP).” One of the objectives of the project – continue reading

  In a desire to improve the quality of life of coconut farmers in the municipality of Alabat, Senator Cynthia A. Villar, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, together with various government agencies conducted a dialogue with 400 coconut farmer-leaders on February 7, 2019 at Alabat Island National High School. In her – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture (DA) CALABARZON, through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) and in coordination with the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC), linked 14 of the largest feed millers in the region and four of the biggest associations and cooperatives of corn growers and producers in Cagayan Valley region by conducting a – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS) recently conducted its year-end review at El Cielito Hotel in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. “RAFIS plays a vital role in providing latest and relevant information regarding agricultural programs, accomplishments, and thrusts of the department to other government agencies, and the public. – continue reading

Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa CALABARZON, nakibahagi sa paglulunsad ng rehabilitasyon ng Manila Bay Ilan sa mga opisyal at mga kawani ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon 4-CALABARZON ang nakibahagi sa paglulunsad ng rehabilitasyon ng Manila Bay noong Enero 27, 2018. Sila, kasama ng libu-libong tao na kinabilangan ng ilang miyembro ng Gabinete, mga opisyal, at mga – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON conducted an animal health coordinators’ meeting attended by the provincial veterinarians in the region and their staff on January 23, 2018 at Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center Training Hall, Lipa City, Batangas. The meeting was spearheaded by the Livestock Program with the Regulatory Division and Regional – continue reading

  Pending the signing of Rice Tariffication Bill and the framing of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the Department of Agriculture (DA) in CALABARZON, in coordination with the National Food Authority (NFA) Region IV, conducted a coordination meeting on palay procurement held on January 22, 2019 at NFA Laguna Provincial Office in San Ignacio, – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. IV-CALABARZON conducted an indicative planning workshop on January 16-18, 2018 in Tagaytay City, Cavite. This is in preparation for the budget to be proposed for Fiscal Year 2020. The activity was attended by the division chiefs, staff and banner program coordinators of the regional office. In his – continue reading

Some 35 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Sitio Sto. Toribio, Brgy. Maraouy, Lipa City have been undergoing livelihood training on cassava food processing since December 2018. Cassava food processing is one of the livelihood skills trainings being conducted by the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON through the Regional Corn and Cassava Program. – continue reading

  A total of 272 farmers from the province of Batangas have successfully graduated from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON’s Radyo Eskwela sa CALABARZON on pinakbet vegetable production, held at Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC) Training Hall, Brgy. Maraouy, Lipa City, Batangas on January 9, 2019. DA CALABARZON Assistant Regional – continue reading

Pagpapaunlad ng industriya ng Halal sa CALABARZON Muling ipinamalas ang pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan ng mga kawani ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon 4 CALABARZON upang tugunan ang panawagan na mas palawakin at paunlarin ang adbokasiya ng Halal Industry Development Program sa rehiyon. Nangyari ito nang magkaroon ng pagpupulong ang mga division chief at program coordinator kasama – continue reading

The Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON’s Regional Animal Feed Laboratory (RAFL) in Maraouy, Lipa City finally got its accreditation as ISO-certified in a ceremony held on January 10, 2018. Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa in his message, congratulated and thanked the RAFL staff specifically their manager, Eleanor G. de Jesus, and Integrated Laboratory – continue reading

Rice Program conducts year-end assessment and planning workshop Around 100 participants attended the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON Rice Program’s year-end review and planning workshop conducted on December 17 – 18, 2018 at Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort in Cavite. “This kind of assessment is important in defining the progress and effectiveness of – continue reading

An assessment of Halal Program’s performance in 2018 Members of Halal Food Industry Development Program Technical Working Group (HFIDP-TWG) in CALABARZON gathered to mainly review and assess the performance of the region in terms of their programs, projects, and activities as compared with their accomplishments within the year, held on December 13 – 14, 2018 – continue reading

DA CALABARZON employees find joy in public service It was a day full of inspiration and enjoyment as officials and employees of the Department of Agriculture Region IV CALABARZON joined together to hear a motivational talk about finding joy in public service held on December 11, 2018 at Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort in Cavite. – continue reading

49 Laguna farmers graduate from DA CALABARZON’s Radyo Eskwela A total of 49 learners from Cabuyao City, Mabitac, Magdalena, and Victoria in Laguna province marched during the graduation of “Radyo Eskwela sa CALABARZON on Hybrid Rice Production: Kabuhayang Nice sa Hybrid Rice” of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON, held on December 7, – continue reading

DA CALABARZON confirms 161 farmer-graduates of SOA The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV CALABARZON through its Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Office confirmed 161 farmer-graduates of “Radyo Eskwela sa CALABARZON on Corn Production: Wais na Pagmamais Para sa Aning Mas Marami at Kitang Mas Malaki” in the province of Quezon, held on December 6, – continue reading

Pagkilala sa anim na natatanging AEW at corn cluster Kinilala ni Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon IV CALABARZON ang anim na natatanging agricultural extension worker (AEWs) at isang natatanging corn cluster sa pagtatapos ng isinagawang “2018 Year-End Assessment of Regional Corn and Cassava Program and Stakeholders’ Forum” noong Disyembre – continue reading

Isinagawa ang ika-apat na pagpupulong ng Regional Management Committee (RMC) sa CALABARZON kasabay ng isang planning workshop para sa taong 2019 noong Disyembre 5-6, 2018 sa Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort sa Cavite. Ang RMC ay binubuo ng mga ahensya na nasa ilalim ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka na nagsisilbing tagapagtaguyod at tagapagpatupad ng pangkalahatang programa – continue reading

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