The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON continues to implement recovery and rehabilitation plans of DA and its partner bureaus and agencies through the Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program

Continuous implementation of DA’s Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program in full swing

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON continues to implement recovery and rehabilitation plans of DA and its partner bureaus and agencies through the Taal Recovery and Rehabilitation Program. The program primarily aims to reinvigorate the region’s agricultural sector which incurred P553-million worth of agricultural damages and losses due to the spewed ashes, thereby – continue reading

DA CALABARZON continues to distribute alternative livelihood assistance for ASF-affected hog raisers in Quezon

DA CALABARZON continues to distribute alternative livelihood assistance for ASF-affected hog raisers in Quezon

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV – CALABARZON, through the Regional Livestock Program, distributed alternative livelihood assistance for African Swine Fever (ASF)-affected backyard hog raisers in Catanauan, Mulanay, and San Narciso, Quezon on May 19, 2020. A total of 348 heads of goat were turned over, following the initial distribution of cattle heads – continue reading

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DA CALABARZON HOTLINES

  Urban Agriculture Isang programa ng Department of Agriculture na naglalayong matugunan ang seguridad ng pagkain sa bansa sa pamamagitan ng pamamahagi ng libreng binhi upang may mapagkunan ng ligtas, masustansya, at agarang pagkain. Para makakuha ng libreng binhi ng gulay, tumawag/mag-text sa Agricultural Program Coordinating Office sa inyong lugar: Cavite – 0977 447 7607 – continue reading

Expansion of farm areas in CALABARZON continues

Expansion of farm areas in CALABARZON continues

  After maximizing suitable areas for vegetable production and poultry raising in the provincial offices and research stations of the Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON, and distribution of vegetable seeds for household and community gardening to local government units, the regional office continues to engage with other government offices, universities, and other institutions, which have – continue reading

Observing physical distancing and other precautionary measures, and embracing the "new normal," the DA CALABARZON Team, led by Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa

Observing physical distancing and other precautionary measures, and embracing the “new normal,” the DA CALABARZON Team, led by Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa

  IN PHOTOS: Observing physical distancing and other precautionary measures, and embracing the “new normal,” the DA CALABARZON Team, led by Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa, meets with provincial, city, and municipal agriculturists in the region on May 5 – 12, 2020 to update and coordinate with them the current programs and interventions of – continue reading

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KADIWA in CALABARZON generates over P10-M sales

  KAtuwang sa DIwa at GaWA (KADIWA) ni Ani at Kita of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the CALABARZON region has generated gross sales of P10,174,019.69 since its roll out on March 11, 2020. On May 3, KADIWA’s three modalities for bringing food to consumers, namely KADIWA on Wheels (mobile market), KADIWA Retail (traditional – continue reading

A total of 100 livestock farmer-beneficiaries from Laurel, Batangas receive 100 heads of cattle from the Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON through its Regional Livestock Program

LOOK: A total of 100 livestock farmer-beneficiaries from Laurel, Batangas receive 100 heads of cattle from the Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON through its Regional Livestock Program

  The start of distribution of the intervention today, May 1, 2020, is in accordance with the Department’s rehabilitation program for affected farmers of the Taal Volcano eruption that occurred in January 2020. Assistant Regional Director for Research and Regulations, and Regional Livestock Program Coordinator Ms. Vilma M. Dimaculangan, together with Agricultural Program Coordinating Officer – continue reading

Households in Taytay support urban gardening of DA

Households in Taytay support urban gardening of DA

  Residents of Maharlika Hills Subdivision in Taytay, Rizal recently submitted a letter to Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar stating their intention to grow vegetables in their own backyards, vacant lots, and open spaces. According to the Home Owners’ Association Environmental Committee Head Mr. Glenn Tupas, this is in support of the Department of Agriculture’s – continue reading

APCO-Batangas distributes ready-to-plant vegetable seedlings

APCO-Batangas distributes ready-to-plant vegetable seedlings

  The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Program Coordinating Office (DA-APCO) in Batangas began distributing vegetable seedlings, which they sowed last April 13, 2020, to nearby residents for their community gardening. Ms. Aiza M. Cabanes of Brgy. Pangao, Lipa City immediately received 104 squash and 104 ampalaya seedlings after sending a message to APCO expressing her interest – continue reading

Assistant Regional Director for Operations and Rice Program Coordinator Mr. Dennis R. Arpia met with the provincial, city, and municipal agriculturists

LOOK: Assistant Regional Director for Operations and Rice Program Coordinator Mr. Dennis R. Arpia met with the provincial, city, and municipal agriculturists

  LOOK: Assistant Regional Director for Operations and Rice Program Coordinator Mr. Dennis R. Arpia met with the provincial, city, and municipal agriculturists (PAs, CAs, & MAs); and some mayors in Batangas, Rizal, and Laguna to discuss the implementation of the Rice Resiliency Project in the region, via video conferencing. Under the project, the Department – continue reading

Farmers’ produce reach more consumers via KADIWA, LGUs’ support

Farmers’ produce reach more consumers via KADIWA, LGUs’ support

  The San Jose Consortium of Cooperatives in Batangas province continues to work with its fellow farmers in CALABARZON to bring healthy food closer to the communities and to ensure that their produce reach consumers quickly, especially during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Through the association’s KADIWA project, which is in partnership with the Department – continue reading