Umabot sa P562,720,363 ang kabuuang halaga ng interbensyon na naipagkaloob ng Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) sa mga magsasaka sa rehiyon sa isinagawang pakikiisa sa Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. noong ika-11 ng Hulyo sa San Jose, Batangas at Dasmariñas, Cavite. Ang BPSF ay proyekto ng pangulo na naglalayong sama-samang – continue reading
DA CALABARZON Bantay Presyo
I-click ang link para sa mga presyo ng pangunahing bilihin sa mga ss. na pambublikong palengke sa CALABARZON. Commodities Link ng mga presyo sa mga pangunahing pampublikong palengke Rice Bantay Presyo (da.gov.ph) Meat and Poultry Bantay Presyo (da.gov.ph) Highland Vegetables Lowland Vegetables Bantay Presyo (da.gov.ph) Fish Bantay Presyo (da.gov.ph) Fruits Bantay Presyo (da.gov.ph) Spices Bantay – continue reading
Meat enhancement facilities to rise in CALABARZON through Korean-DA study
CALABARZON is one of the regions where meat enhancement facilities will be constructed through the “Feasibility Study (FS) on Enhancing Meat Safety and Quality through Establishment of Modern Livestock Infrastructure and Inspection Facilities with Traceability System in the Republic of the Philippines” of the Export-Import Bank of Korea and its Economic Development Cooperation Fund – continue reading
DA-4A to intensify promotion of Halal foods production in CALABARZON
The Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) will intensify the promotion of Halal food production in the region through conducting trainings, improve relationship with the key players in the industry, and social media campaign. This was discussed during the DA-4A’s Halal Regional Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting on June 2. According to Antonio I. Zara, – continue reading
DA-4A, ATI-4A encourages the youth to be part of the agri sector thru Kabataang Agribiz
“Gusto po nating hikayatin na makapag-umpisa ang kabataan ng kani-kanilang agricultural enterprise para pagyamanin lalo ang agrikultura sa ating rehiyon at maging sa ating bansa.” Justine Marco Vivas, Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) Kabataang Agribiz Competitive Grant Assistance Program Coordinator, emphasized the importance of the youth in agriculture during the Kabataang Agribiz Competitive Grant – continue reading
Lipa farmers grateful for the farmers’ forum organized by DA-4A, Lipa OCA
“Maganda at mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng ganitong forum. Nalalaman ng farmers ang mga ibinibigay at kayang ibigay pa na tulong ng DA at ng local government sa kanila. Gayon din naman, nalalaman ninyo [DA-4A] kung ano ang mga adhikain ng magsasaka para lalo ninyong malaman kung ano pa ang kanilang mga pangangailangan.” Arnold B. – continue reading
DA-4A awards P9.2M worth of agri support to Cabuyao, Los Baños, Bay farmers
The Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) awarded a total of P9,226,621 worth of agricultural interventions for the farmers of the municipalities of Cabuyao, Los Baños, and Bay in the province of Laguna on May 20. The interventions include materials, inputs, and equipment for the establishment of a mushroom production house, three community gardens, a – continue reading
4 FAs received P2.1M worth of poultry-based livelihood assistance from DA-4A
The Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) distributed a total of P2.1M worth of poultry-based livelihood assistance to four farmers’ associations directly benefitting at least 90 farmers in the region on May 5 to 20. The series of distributions, spearheaded by the Regional Livestock Banner Program consisted of ducks, feeds, and incubators to help the – continue reading
DA-4A promotes, boosts hybrid rice production thru community farming program
“Nagkaro’n ng kalamidad—bagyo at mga peste—pero nakapag-ani pa rin kami. ‘Yong tatag ng hybrid [rice] ay tunay na nakahahanga.” Gerardo B. Cabasis, Nasugbu Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council Chairman and rice farmer, was optimistic about the Community Hybrid Rice Farming (CHRF) program of the Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) Rice Banner Program during the – continue reading
Calamba corn growers receive corn production inputs from DA-4A
The Department of Agriculture IV-CALABARZON (DA-4A) distributed 300 kilograms of hybrid white glutinous corn seeds to Barangay Burol Organic Agriculture Cooperative in Barangay Burol, Calamba, Laguna, on April 26. The distribution was led by DA-4A OIC-Regional Technical Director for Research and Regional Corn Banner Program Coordinator Avelita M. Rosales. The distribution of corn seeds – continue reading
Macalelon, San Narciso, San Francisco rice farmers satisfied with RRP 2 seeds
“Lahat po [ng mga palay] ay okay at walang sakit. Lahat po ng ibinigay ng DA [na binhi] ay magaganda. Tama at hindi nagkukulang ang naani ng mga miyembro namin mula sa mga naibigay.” This was the statement of Mr. Eladio de Limos, President of Inobuan San Francisco Irrigators Association Inc., when asked about – continue reading
7 Brgys. in Lipa declared ASF-free
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
80,517 CALABARZON farmers, fishers benefit from DA’s CFSMFFP
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
37 agri-clusters in CALABARZON to be formed, strengthened thru DA’s BAC
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
DA-4A to determine best lowland vegetable varieties in CALABARZON thru “Vegetable Derby”
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
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON Gender and Development (GAD) Program headed by Ms. Juvylee C. Obice
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
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
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