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More than P592-million worth of assistance and interventions were extended by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to boost the productivity and income of farmers and their families in Ilocos Sur. The bulk of the assistance was comprised of farm machinery and equipment that were distributed to farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) by Agriculture Secretary William […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P100 million as support to the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS) of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB). During his recent visit to the university, Agriculture Secretary William Dar urged the leaders of the institution to level up their involvement in the academic […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P400 million under the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan 2 to further expand the Duterte administration’s urban agriculture program and attain family household food security. Agriculture Secretary William Dar thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for recently signing Bayanihan 2 that earmarks an additional fund of P24 […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting a total of P262.7 million to bankroll efforts to produce banana varieties resistant to fusarium wilt, and other development initiatives to further increase the production of quality bananas for both domestic and export markets. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said of the total amount, P100 million is earmarked under […]
To provide an accurate diagnosis of major animal diseases, prevent its spread, and ultimately protect the livestock and poultry industries in Central Luzon, a modern animal disease laboratory is now open for operation. Located in Paraiso, Tarlac City, the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) aims to provide advanced service through modern technologies to ensure […]
To improve quality, prevent post-harvest losses, and increase the production of rice in the Davao Region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has distributed farm machinery and equipment to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs). Agriculture Secretary William Dar and DA Region 11 Director Ricardo Oñate, Jr. awarded a total of P53.4M-worth of farm machines to […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar recently launched in in Mabini, Davao de Oro, a 62-foot fishing and patrol boat. The vessel is equipped with fish hold hatch and chiller supported with four units “Pakura,” which will serve as catcher boats. Funded by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the P5.25-million FBCA Davao Pacific Bluefin […]
Food security has been proven critical during the country’s six-month-long coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related lockdowns, necessitating a significant increase for agriculture in the national government’s 2021 budget, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Naging malinaw nitong nakaraang mga quarantine na agrikultura pa rin ang magsasalba sa Pilipinas. Dahil sa mga quarantine, nakita ang pangangailangan sa isang maunlad […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), will undertake cloud seeding operations in Central Luzon to stem the declining water level in Pantabangan Dam. Agriculture Secretary William Dar has given the go-signal for the DA’s Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) to commence cloud seeding operations to induce […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has recognized Davao City as the cacao capital of the Philippines. After years of promoting the cacao industry, the city has now become the pride of Davao region following the declaration by Agriculture Secretary William Dar in a ceremony held recently. The city has been a consistent major producer of cacao […]