DAVAO CITY - The Department of Agricluture urged the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas to submit to them a proposal on their request for a P15,000 subsidy for agricultural workers and fisherfolks to cushion the impact of the impending El Niño as projected by PAGASA. Danilo Ramos of KMP claimed some 13.6 million farmers, fisherfolk, and farm laborers need such support and … [Read more...] about DA to farmers group: Submit proposal on P15k El Niño subsidy
Department of Agriculture
DA intensifies 4K program for Mindanao IPs
DAVAO CITY (November 3)- The B’laan tribe of Davao del Sur will partner with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the development of a model farm in the municipality of Matanao. The initiative, to be undertaken under the Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4Ks) program with funding from DA’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD), is part of the … [Read more...] about DA intensifies 4K program for Mindanao IPs
DA to deliver available and affordable food to the public
MANILA (October 19)- "Misyon ng gobyerno na pakainin ang tao," Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol yesterday said, as the country recently celebrated the World Food Day celebration. Piñol said that the DA is continuously working to "deliver available and affordable food" to the public while ensuring the profitability of agriculture for its farmers and … [Read more...] about DA to deliver available and affordable food to the public
Prices of rice in Zamboanga City hits P70 per kilo
DAVAO CITY (August 23) --- Residents in Zamboanga City are up in arms against the spiraling cost of rice sold at P50 to 70 due to rice hoarders and rice manipulators. Residents from the provinces of of Zamboanga, Basilan , Tawi-tawi and neighboring municipalities need to endure the high prices for lack of choice but they are demanding for the Department of Agriculture … [Read more...] about Prices of rice in Zamboanga City hits P70 per kilo
DA to embark on farmers’ training program
DAVAO CITY (July 27)- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will embark on a nationwide vegetable farmers' training program. The participants will be provided with technical support on agricultural technology, inputs and other post-training assistance such as farm tools and farm equipment. In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), Agriculture … [Read more...] about DA to embark on farmers’ training program
