A total of P51.7-million worth of interventions were distributed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON to Silang and Tagaytay City, Cavite; and Cabuyao City, Laguna farmers who were affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, held on June 3, 2020. As part of the DA Quick Response Fund, interventions including the provision of – continue reading
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON awarded 10 egg incubators among selected farmers’ associations on May 26, 2020, during the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celebration held at Lipa Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (LARES) in Batangas. DA CALABARZON Regional Director Arnel de Mesa; Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Research and Regulations, and Regional Livestock – continue reading
“Farmers and fisherfolk are our heroes!” This was the message of Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa during the Department of Agriculture Region IV-CALABARZON’s celebration of the Farmer’s and Fisherfolk’s Month 2020 with the theme, “Pagpupugay sa Magsasaka’t Mangingisda Natin, Tungo sa Sapat na Pagkain,” held on May 26, 2020, at Lipa Agricultural Research – continue reading
PANOORIN: Simpleng mensahe ng pasasalamat sa ating mga mahal na magsasaka at mangingisda mula sa mga kawani ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon 4-CALABARZON sa pangunguna ni Regional Director Arnel de Mesa, mga lingkod bayan, mamimili, kabataan, manggagawa, at iba pang mamamayan. PAGPUPUGAY SA MAGSASAKA’T MANGINGISDA NATIN, TUNGO SA SAPAT NA PAGKAIN! #calabarzonagri #farmersfisherfolkourheroes #farmersfisherfolkmonth2020 – continue reading
The Regional Livestock Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON provided a total of 15 carabao heifers to 15 farmers of barangays Cawongan and Quilo-Quilo South in Padre Garcia, Batangas. The animal stock distribution is part of the implementation of the Community-based Participatory Action Research (CPAR) on rice-based farming system wherein rice – continue reading
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
PANOORIN: Panayam kay Regional Director Arnel de Mesa tungkol sa Bagyong Ambo, Pagpapatupad ng Ahon Lahat, Pagkaing Sapat (ALPAS) kontra COVID-19 at iba pang mga Programa ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka sa CALABARZON upang Masiguro at Mapalakas ang Produksyon ng Pagkain sa Rehiyon (Mayo 20, 2020, The Philippine Updates)
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
ALAMIN: Mga Ulat-Panahon na Makakapekto sa Rehiyon ng CALABARZON sa buwan ng Mayo hanggang Oktubre 2020 Paghandaan at planuhin ang tamang panahon sa pagtatanim sa tulong ng Regional Seasonal Climate Outlook and Advisory sa CALABARZON mula sa ulat ng Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture (AMIA) ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka.
Rice Resiliency Project (RRP) is part of the Plant, Plant, Plant Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that focuses on the extensive use of high-quality seeds to achieve higher productivity in rice. In time for the wet-season cropping, the DA in the CALABARZON region started distributing hybrid and inbred rice seeds to identified, – continue reading
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
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
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region IV-CALABARZON turned over 100 heads of cattle to the City Government of Lipa today, May 9, 2020. This is part of the rehabilitation and recovery program of DA CALABARZON for farmers affected by the Taal Volcano eruption in January 2020. The distribution was led by Mr. Dennis R. – continue reading
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
ICYMI: Virtual Presser with Regional Director Arnel de Mesa on May 5, 2020
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
PANOORIN: Panayam kay Regional Director Arnel V. de Mesa tungkol sa Implementasyon ng mga Programa ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka Rehiyon 4-CALABARZON upang Masiguro at Mapalakas ang Produksyon ng Pagkain dito sa Rehiyon lalo na sa Panahon ng COVID-19 (May 1, 2020, Radyo Natin FM)
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
The Department of Agriculture in the CALABARZON region is one with the People’s Nationwide Solidarity Action in the fight against COVID-19. WE HEAL AS ONE!
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
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
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
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