SOROSORO IBABA, Batangas City (July 8, 2025)—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), officially launched the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! Program on Wednesday to 15 SIDC-operated KADIWA ng Pangulo sites, further extending affordable food closer to Filipino communities. SIDC is one of the longest-running and most successful agri-based cooperatives continue reading : ‘Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ launched in 15 KADIWA ng Pangulo sites in Batangas

The first-ever KADIWA Center-compliant in the country was launched today, June 24, 2024. The KADIWA Center in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan located at the City College in Brgy. Minuyan Proper The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of San Jose del Monte is a joint project of the Department continue reading : Grand Opening of the KADIWA Center in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is celebrating its 126th Founding Anniversary. As part of the celebration, a KADIWA bazaar offering a variety of goods and basic commodities is set up at the DA main lobby from June 24 to 28, 2024. DA has extended invitations to partner farmers’ cooperative associations (FCAs) and small business owners continue reading : KADIWA Bazaar Opens at DA’s 126th Founding Anniversary

The Department of Agriculture through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) is set to host the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program Kick-Off, National Awarding Ceremony 2023, and Business Development Services on June 6, 2024, at the Rice Biotechnology Center (CBC), PhilRice, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The event is the culmination of a ladderized competition from continue reading : Starting them young: DA to award outstanding youth farmers, agri-entrepreneurs

The Department of Agriculture (DA) celebrates the Month of Farmers and Fishermen with the theme “Pagpupugay sa mga masisipag na magsasaka at mangingisda na katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas!”. The celebration kicked off today, May 20, 2024, at the DA Central Office Main Lobby. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Undersecretary for continue reading : DA Celebrates Farmers and Fisherfolks Month

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply of and affordablly-priced food for future generations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, Sec. Tiu Laurel said underscored the role of agriculture stakeholders in economic development, job creation and in ensuring continue reading : DA promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient, affordable food

The Department of Agriculture (DA) acknowledged the vital contributions of farmers and fishers to a thriving and prosperous economy as it kicked off the celebration of the 2024 Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month at the DA Central Office on May 20, 2024. With the theme “Magsasaka at Mangingisda katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” Agriculture Chief continue reading : DA pays tribute to farmers and fisherfolk in FFM Opening Ceremony 2024