Tag: farmers
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Surigao del Sur and Norte Farmers Receive Over PHP7 Million in Agricultural Vouchers
In a significant boost to local agriculture, the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) has distributed PHP5.5 million in discount vouchers to rice farmers in Madrid, Surigao del Sur. The distribution took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and included 2,624 vouchers that will benefit 2,888 hectares of rice fields. These vouchers provide…
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Iloilo City Moves to Permanently Establish ‘Kadiwa’ Program
Iloilo City is taking steps to make its ‘Merkado Local/USWAG Rolling Store’ a permanent fixture, aiming to secure its future and enhance its role as a vital income source for local fishers and farmers. The initiative, known as the ‘Ordinance Institutionalizing the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa (KADIWA) para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na…
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Philippines Targets 45.6 Million Kilograms of Leaf Tobacco for 2025
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has set a goal to produce 45.6 million kilograms of leaf tobacco in the Philippines for 2025, an increase from the 42.2 million kilograms in 2023 and 45.4 million kilograms in 2024. This announcement was made by NTA Deputy Administrator for Operations Nestor Casela during the International Tobacco Agricultural Summit…
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Philippines Aims for 45.6 Million Kilograms of Leaf Tobacco in 2025
The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has set a target of 45.6 million kilograms for the Philippines’ leaf tobacco production in 2025, as announced during the International Tobacco Agricultural Summit held in Quezon City. This goal marks an increase from the 42.2 million kilograms produced in 2023 and the 45.4 million kilograms in 2024. Nestor Casela,…
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Cagayan de Oro’s Farmers and Fishermen Receive PHP10 Million in Presidential Aid
In a significant move to support the agricultural community, approximately 1,000 farmers and fishermen in Cagayan de Oro City were beneficiaries of a PHP10 million aid package on January 23, 2025. The distribution of the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) took place at the city hall, where each recipient received PHP10,000 in…
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Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity Puts 16,000 Negros Farmers at Risk
In Dumaguete City, the looming threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon has put over 16,000 farmers across Negros Island on high alert. According to Engineer Albert Barogo, the regional executive director of the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR), the agency has been actively gathering data on farmers who might be displaced by…
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Ilocos Norte Encourages Livestock Owners to Secure Free Insurance
In a move to safeguard the livelihoods of its livestock farmers, the Batac City government in Ilocos Norte is promoting a free insurance program for registered livestock raisers. The initiative, announced on January 15, 2025, targets members of the Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture (RSBSA) and is facilitated through the Philippine Crop Insurance…
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Agriculture Department Stresses Importance of Timely Aid to Farmers for Enhanced Rice Production
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has highlighted the critical need for timely distribution of aid to farmers during the planting season to increase local rice production. This statement follows a directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who emphasized the importance of no delays in providing agricultural support to farmers. DA Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa…
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Marcos Administration Distributes Nearly 195,000 Land Titles to Farmers
In a significant move to combat hunger and poverty, the Marcos administration has distributed 194,111 land titles to farmers across the Philippines, according to the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the initiative, which saw the distribution of these titles to 186,290 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) over the past two…
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Farmers in Ilocos Norte Urge Provincial Government to Tackle Water Scarcity
In a recent public dialogue at the capitol session hall in Laoag City, members of the Bonga Pump 2 Irrigators Association from San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, voiced their concerns over a water shortage impacting their rice fields. The group’s president, Willy Mahor, pointed out that the issue stems from a nearby quarry operation, which is…
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