Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Rice Program, distributed agricultural equipment to farmers’ groups in Quezon province this month of July. This program aims to help increase rice production in the region and help farmers improve their livelihood. The new set of equipment was handed over through the regional office’s Agricultural Program – continue reading

  With the aim of discussing developments and plans for managing and controlling the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the province, Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON met with city and municipal veterinarians in Batangas on July 16, 2020 at Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center Training Hall in Lipa City, Batangas. “We, – continue reading

  Under its Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON distributed black nets and UV plastic to 401 members of the Federation of Silang Ornamental Growers in Silang, Cavite on July 14, 2020. This intervention is part of the ongoing utilization of the DA Quick Response Fund to help revive the – continue reading

  The Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Batangas indorsed Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON’s proposed P1.3-billion Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) projects for Batangas on July 14, 2020. These projects will provide much easier access to transporting agricultural goods directly from farms to markets across the region. The said indorsement is part of the Regional Development – continue reading

  IN PHOTOS: Regional Director Arnel de Mesa and other officials of DA CALABARZON answer agriculture-related inquiries and concerns during the press briefing cum conference on July 16, 2020, at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station in Batangas. Among the topics discussed were updates on Rice Resiliency Project, Recovery and Rehabilitation Program for Taal-affected farmers, Fall Armyworm, – continue reading

  Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Livestock Program, handed over one unit of egg incubator to Morningside Farms in Brgy. Pangil, Amadeo, Cavite on July 10, 2020. The said unit was received by Morningside Farms owner Mr. Ruy Valente M. Polistico. Mr. Polistico expressed his utmost appreciation to the regional office, especially – continue reading

  Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Corn Program, awarded bags of hybrid glutinous corn seeds to local government units (LGUs) of Alfonso, Cavite and Calamba City, Laguna in July 2020. This is part of DA’s objective to increase the production of quality corn, thereby improving the quality of life of farmers. The – continue reading

  A total of 93 farmers of Tanauan City, Batangas have already received 426,656 pieces of cassava seed from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON through its Cassava and Corn Program. This distribution is in line with the Department’s Plant, Plant, Plant Program that aims to achieve higher food production throughout the region. The – continue reading

  Farmers from Tanauan City, Batangas who were affected by the Taal volcanic eruption received 5,930 suckers of banana on July 10, 2020. It is part of the implementation of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON’s Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program. This is the second batch of banana suckers that farmers in Tanauan City – continue reading

  Many of the new technologies, inputs, and production techniques, which increase agricultural productivity, are developed through agricultural research. Choosing a subject is the first, and often the toughest, step of the research project for the researchers to discover procedures that will increase livestock and crop yields, boost farm productivity, minimize losses due to pests – continue reading

  Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Rice Program, has provided the Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Magsasaka in Brgy. Sta Ines, Tanay, Rizal with a floating tiller on July 8, 2020. The recipients of the farm equipment expressed their sincere gratitude to the regional office, especially to Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa, and – continue reading

  Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Rice Program, distributed agricultural equipment and palay seeds to farmers in Quezon, Quezon on July 8, 2020. Two farmers’ groups, the Cagbalogo Farmers’ Association (CAFARA) and the Sta. Ana Irrigators and Farmers’ Association, are set to benefit from the program. The intervention includes one unit of – continue reading

  Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON, through its Livestock Program, handed over five mushroom production packages to personnel of the Sampaloc, Quezon Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) on July 7, 2020. The handing over happened at the regional office’s new home in Lipa City, Batangas. Sampaloc MAO will distribute those mushroom production packages to qualifying – continue reading

  The implementation of the Rice Resiliency Project (RRP) by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON under the Plant, Plant, Plant Program has moved a step closer in its goal of achieving higher rice productivity this wet-cropping season with quality seeds and fertilizers delivered, received, and used by rice farmers across the region. In – continue reading

  Farmers from the municipalities of Balete, Bauan, Mataas na Kahoy, and Agoncillo in Batangas affected by the Taal volcanic eruption received livestock interventions on July 3, 2020. This is part of the Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON. A total of 60 native goat heads (12 modules) – continue reading

Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON included the San Luis Farmers’ Association among selected farmers’ groups to participate in SARI technology pilot tests in the region. An interview shoot was conducted on July 3, 2020 in San Luis, Batangas, to formally introduce the association, and in turn, introduce its members with SARI technology. SARI technology – continue reading