Tag: Department of Agriculture
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Negros Information Officers Called to Combat Rice Wastage
In a concerted effort to address the rice production shortfall in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has called upon public information officers in Negros Oriental to play a pivotal role in reducing rice wastage. This appeal was made by Alejandro Rafal, the newly appointed assistant regional director for operations and extension of the…
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Camarines Sur Farmers Boosted by DA’s PHP78 Million Harvest Equipment Donation
In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, the Department of Agriculture’s Bicol office (DA-5) has distributed combine harvesters valued at PHP78 million to eight farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Camarines Sur. The handover took place early this month at the DA’s regional office in Pili town, marking a pivotal moment for local agriculture. Lovella…
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Affordable Rice Initiative Kicks Off in Negros Oriental at PHP29 per Kilo
In a significant move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Negros Oriental have begun selling locally produced rice at PHP29 per kilo. The initiative, which started on November 11-12, 2024, in Sibulan town, is part of the Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program launched…
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Davao Oriental Rice Farmers Receive PHP17.2 Million in Agricultural Vouchers
The Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-11) has recently provided PHP17.2 million in discount vouchers to rice farmers across three towns in Davao Oriental, aiming to bolster their agricultural input needs. The initiative, announced on November 11, 2024, saw farmers in Cateel, Boston, and Baganga receiving various types of vouchers from November 7 to 9. These…
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