The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Biotechnology Program Office (BPO) showcased various biotechnology studies, products, and applications that help ensure food security and food safety for Filipinos during the opening of the 18th National Biotechnology Week celebration in Pasay City on November 21, 2022. The event themed: “Responding to the Challenges: Business Opportunities in continue reading : Biotech breakthroughs in agri deemed vital for food security
Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1667, series of 2008, the Department of Agriculture (DA) joins the world in a weeklong celebration of the 15th Annual Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week starting November 21, 2022 to November 25, 2022. This year’s theme: “Sama-Samang Tumutugon sa Hamon ng Nagbabagong Klima” aims to create awareness on continue reading : Agri dep’t kicks-off Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) showed support for the passage of the National Land Use Act (NLUA) to protect agricultural lands from conversions and ensure food security for Filipinos. On November 15, 2022, the DA-BSWM held the launching and national turn-over of the updated Network of continue reading : DA-BSWM commits to protect agricultural lands, endorses Nat’l Land Use Act
“To show our never-ending support to our rice farmers, we must patronize buying locally produced rice and rice-based products,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel De Mesa urged. During the Opening of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) Exhibit at DA on November 14, 2022, Assistant Secretary De Mesa highlighted the “Be continue reading : DA doubles down on “Be RICEponsible” advocacy
Sixth grade students from the Raya School Fairview pledged to be “RICEponsible” or to consume rice responsibly during the 20th Ceremonial Rice Harvesting at Rizal Park on November 11, 2022. The event, which was hosted by the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and National Rice Program, is part of the 2022 National continue reading : Young students pledge to be “RICEponsible”
Following the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) is gearing up for the efficient distribution of additional fertilizer assistance that will support rice farmers nationwide. Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban convened the Regional Executive Directors and Rice Program coordinators of the DA-Regional Field Offices (RFOs) on November 10, 2022 to discuss continue reading : Rice farmers nationwide to receive more fertilizer aid
Officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) led by Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban met with representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on November 8, 2022 to talk about the status of Deliver-E, an electronic commerce platform for agricultural products that serves as a single digital supply chain platform connecting all stakeholders. continue reading : DA, USAID discuss Deliver-E status
The Department of Agriculture (DA) fulfilled its commitment to revitalize the livestock industry through the launch of the Compartmentalization Program of swine farms, one of the major components of the DA’s Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) Program. Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban and Vice Governor Mark Leviste led the launching continue reading : “Compartmentalization” initiative kicks off in Batangas City
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized the prime movers of seven Manila-based agribusinesses as regional winners of the 2022 Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) during the awarding ceremony at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) Convention Hall on November 4, 2022. The Young Farmer Challenge, a program started by the DA’s Agribusiness and Marketing continue reading : Seven agri-enterprise advance in Young Farmers Challenge – NCR level
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is ready to assist a total of 80,295 farmers and fisherfolk who were affected by the Severe Tropical Storm (STS) “Paeng”. The agricultural damage and losses is estimated at P2.86 billion (B) as of November 3, 2022. To immediately respond in affected areas, continue reading : Gov’t extends assistance to typhoon-affected farmers/fishers to ensure swift recovery
