Tag: Sustainable Agriculture
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Davao City’s Organic Farmers Receive Boost with Solar-Powered Irrigation
In a significant move to support sustainable agriculture, the Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region has handed over a PHP1-million solar-powered irrigation system to the Sibulan Organic Banana Growers Multipurpose Cooperative in Davao City. The handover took place on February 19, 2025, in Barangay Sibulan, Toril District, marking a pivotal moment for the cooperative…
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DAR’s P8-B VISTA Initiative Set to Transform Rural Agriculture and Promote Sustainability
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has launched the Value-chain Innovation for Sustainable Transformation in Agrarian Reform Communities (VISTA) Project, a significant initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Region 12 (Soccsksargen). This PHP8.02-billion project, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is designed to…
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La Trinidad Aims to Enhance Coffee Output with Additional 20,000 Seedlings
La Trinidad, the bustling capital of Benguet, is set to elevate its coffee production by planting an additional 20,000 seedlings this year. The initiative was announced during the opening of the town’s 8th Coffee Festival on February 10, 2025, themed ‘Brewing unity through coffee.’ The festival not only celebrates the local coffee culture but also…
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New Ethnobotanical Center in Tarlac Aims to Enhance Agricultural Skills of Aeta Communities
In a significant move to uplift the agricultural capabilities of local farmers and fisherfolk, particularly the Aeta communities in Pampanga and Tarlac, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office III, and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) have joined forces. They signed memoranda of agreement on December 13,…
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MinDA Proposes Centralized Market to Enhance Livelihood of Mindanao Farmers
In a move to bolster the agricultural sector, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has unveiled plans for a centralized marketplace designed to uplift the livelihoods of farmers across Mindanao. This initiative was announced by MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno during the Farmers Summit held in Davao City, which saw the participation of 800 farmers from…
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Benguet Unveils Science and Technology Plan to Boost Vegetable Farming
Benguet province, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, has introduced a pioneering Science and Technology Innovation (STI) Plan aimed at enhancing its vegetable industry. Launched on December 10, 2024, in Baguio City, this initiative marks Benguet as the first in its region to adopt such a comprehensive approach to agricultural improvement through…
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Agriculture Department Urges Soil Rejuvenation to Enhance Farm Output
SOIL REVITALIZATION. At the Department of Agriculture’s central office in Quezon City, Undersecretary Roger Navarro spoke at the World Soil Day event on December 5, 2024, emphasizing the critical need for soil rejuvenation to increase agricultural productivity. He advocated for the Regenerative and Balanced Fertilization Program to improve soil health across the nation. (Photo by…
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Ilocos Norte Joins Forces with Australian University to Enhance Soil Health
In a significant move towards sustainable agriculture, Ilocos Norte has embarked on a collaborative project with Griffith University from Australia. This initiative, valued at USD3.5 million and spanning five years, focuses on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of rice and garlic-based farming systems in the Philippines through advanced soil health management techniques. Arnold Pascua, a…
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DA Promotes Intercropping of High-Value Crops to Enhance Farmers’ Earnings
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 11 is pushing for the intercropping of high-value crops like coffee, cacao, and coconut to increase farmers’ income and foster sustainable agriculture practices. This initiative was emphasized by DA-11 Regional Director Macario Gonzaga at the end of the two-day Mindanao-wide Coconut Farmer Cooperative Summit held at…
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Sugar Import Delay Backed by Farmers to Boost Local Production
BACOLOD CITY – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has expressed gratitude for the backing from sugarcane farmers in Mindanao and Luzon regarding the government’s decision to postpone sugar imports until mid-next year. This move comes at a time when the supply of both raw and refined sugar remains stable. The SRA, along with the Department…
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