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
DA-4A awards P2.5-M financial grant to agri-coop to boost market capabilities
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
DA4A, LGUs, private stakeholders, lay down action plans in response to CALABARZON agri issues today and beyond new normal
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
DA-4A distributes P49-M indemnification to ASF-affected farmers
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
DA-4A, Batangas-PLGU, BatSU, to conduct Rapid Appraisal of Batangas LGUs in preparation for “Mandanas Ruling”
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
DA 4A resumes distribution of indemnification to ASF-affected farmers
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
DA 4A, DA attached agencies harmonize agri interventions in 1st District of Quezon farmers, fisherfolk
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
DA 4A lays out plans and budget proposal for FY 2022
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON laid out its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 plans and budget proposal to the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) in CALABARZON on March 1, 2021, held at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station Conference Hall in Lipa City, Batangas. With Agriculture Secretary William – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON, headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan, and the Local Government of Dasmariñas…
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON, headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan, and the Local Government of Dasmariñas, led by Mayor Jennifer Austria-Barzaga, ink a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the implementation of the Enhanced KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program worth P1 million, on February 17, 2021. The Enhanced – continue reading
TINGNAN: Pinangunahan ng Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka William D. Dar, kasama ang Regional Field Office IV-CALABARZON…
TINGNAN: Pinangunahan ng Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka William D. Dar, kasama ang Regional Field Office IV-CALABARZON na pinamumunuan ni OIC-Regional Executive Director Vilma M. Dimaculangan, ang pagsalubong sa 1,350 buhay na baboy sa Talao-Talao Port, Lucena City, Quezon noong ika-16 ng Pebrero 2021, na mula sa General Santos City, South Cotabato. Ang mga – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: Lipa City Veterinarian Dr. Samuel Comia proudly presents the on-going repopulation program in the city…
IN PHOTOS: Lipa City Veterinarian Dr. Samuel Comia proudly presents the on-going repopulation program in the city, held during the launching of the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) Program and Bantay ASF sa Baranggay (BABay ASF) in Dream Zone, Provincial Capitol, Batangas City on February 11, 2021. Dr. Comia – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: Various sectors in agriculture sign their pledge of commitment…
IN PHOTOS: Various sectors in agriculture sign their pledge of commitment in support of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Bantay ASF sa Baranggay (BABay ASF) during the program’s launching in Dream Zone, Provincial Capitol, Batangas City on February 11, 2021. Among the agricultural sectors’ representatives who committed to support the BABay ASF Program fully – continue reading
DA launches INSPIRE, BABay ASF in Batangas; awards P108M worth of livestock interventions to CALABARZON ProVets, FCAs, SUCs
Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the P28.1-billion Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) Program and the P1.5-billion Bantay African Swine Fever (ASF) sa Baranggay (BABay ASF) aimed at strengthening its artillery against ASF virus, held at Dream Zone, Provincial Capitol, Batangas City on February 11, 2021. “Ito (BABay ASF) na – continue reading
37,886 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
CALABARZON farmers’ coops supply NCR with agri-products; ensure continuous supply of food
Three farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in CALABARZON transported a total of 2,851 kilograms (kg) of agricultural commodities to different Metro Manila areas on January 25, 2021. The Southern Luzon Farmers and Traders (SOLUFAT) Agriculture Cooperative of Lipa City, Batangas can sell up to 300 kg of radish and 100 kg of pole sitao – continue reading
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON OIC-Regional Executive Director (RED) Ms. Vilma M. Dimaculangan led the flag-raising ceremony…
IN PHOTOS: DA CALABARZON OIC-Regional Executive Director (RED) Ms. Vilma M. Dimaculangan led the flag-raising ceremony held at the Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station grounds in Lipa City, Batangas, on January 25, 2021. In her speech, Director Dimaculangan shared how the recently conducted visit of Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar in Batangas went – continue reading
DA awards P205M worth of various agri interventions to farmers in Batangas
Department of Agriculture (DA), led by Secretary William D. Dar, awarded a total of P205-million worth of agricultural inputs, projects, and facilities to farmers, farmers’ organizations, and local government units (LGUs) in Batangas on January 23, 2021, held at the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry in Lipa City, Batangas. DA CALABARZON, headed by – continue reading
Tanauan Trading Post to be upgraded soon
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William D. Dar, together with DA IV-CALABARZON OIC-Regional Executive Director Ms. Vilma M. Dimaculangan and Tanauan City Mayor Hon. Mary Angeline “Sweet” Halili visited on January 23, 2021 the P50-million soon-to-develop Trading Post in Brgy. Sambat, Tanauan City, Batangas. This upgrade is funded under the Bayanihan to Recover as – continue reading