Innovation Olympics 2.0 Luzon Finalists announced

agrimagJanuary 24, 2021

Student teams from the Asian Institute of Management and Nueva Vizcaya State University emerged as finalists during the Luzon Demo Day of the Innovation Olympic... Read More...

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Telco’s agriculture programs boost sustainable livelihood, food security for all

agrimagJanuary 24, 2021

The agricultural sector continues to face many challenges – from climate change, to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – with implications that can seriously affect ... Read More...

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Slaughterhouse, feed mill projects pushed to advance livestock sector in Antique

agrimagJanuary 23, 2021

By Sheila Mae H. Toreno/DA-RAFIS 6 The upgrading of the municipal slaughterhouse in San Jose and the construction of feed mill facility in Sibalom are expect... Read More...

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161 corn and coconut farmers in Agusan receive cash, food assistance

Mike CrismundoJanuary 21, 2021

A total of 161 corn and coconut farmers from Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte received the cash and food assistance from the government. Under the governmen... Read More...

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Cebu cooperative partners with pork producer to help its livelihood program

agrimagJanuary 20, 2021

By Calvin D. Cordova A cooperative in Pinamungajan town, southern Cebu has partnered with a leading pork producer company to help its livelihood program beco... Read More...

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More than 9,400 farmers in C.Visayas received 1st release of cash, food subsidy for 2021

Minerva NewmanJanuary 19, 2021

The Department of Agriculture (DA-7)-Central Visayas distributed cash and food subsidy vouchers to 9,492 qualified marginal farmers in the region amounting to P... Read More...

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Cebu City encourages public to start year right by planting, offers free seedlings

Minerva NewmanJanuary 19, 2021

Cebu City, through an executive memorandum from mayor Edgar Labella, encouraged the public to start 2021 right by planting varieties of ornamentals, forest and ... Read More...

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Telco partners with Zoological Society of London on mangrove protection for climate resilient coastal communities

agrimagJanuary 17, 2021

Globe has sealed a five-year partnership with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Philippines for the protection and rehabilitation of local mangrove forests... Read More...

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Two farmers spill the tea in their Instagram Stories on how some traders use “help the farmer“ as a selling point (without actually helping farmers)

Yvette TanJanuary 17, 2021

Social media is often where people put their best foot forward, showcasing only the super-curated highlights of their lives. But for Raphael Dacones and Carlo S... Read More...

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Japan is looking for farmers

agrimagJanuary 12, 2021

The Philippines deems itself an agricultural country, yet its farmers are some of the most marginalized sectors in the nation. There are many factors that in... Read More...

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Bamboo expo to be held in Bukidnon in summer 2021

agrimagJanuary 11, 2021

By MB Online An expo showcasing various products made of bamboo will be staged in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province this year. In a statement, Mindanao D... Read More...

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Boracay Women Producers Cooperative avails trading capital from DA to expand Kadiwa markets

agrimagJanuary 10, 2021

By Sheila Mae H. Toreno/DA-RAFIS 6 Legally known as the Boracay Women Producers Cooperative (BWPC), the Pinay Boracay, consisting of 500 members, had accesse... Read More...

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DA-7 equips cacao, corn-cassava, rice farmers in NegOr with production/marketing training

Minerva NewmanDecember 31, 2020

The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) has equipped farmers in Negros Oriental with trainings on production and marketing for cacao, corn, cassava and hybrid rice... Read More...

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Sardines/herring management plan needed during closed fishing season

Minerva NewmanDecember 28, 2020

There is a need to strictly implement and put into motion the National Sardines Management Plan especially during the closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea t... Read More...

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Baguio pony boys make a living during the pandemic by turning horse manure into compost

Zaldy ComandaDecember 25, 2020

Baguio’s pony boys used to get their livelihood tending to horses used by tourists who go horseback riding. Even though the pandemic shut down Baguio’s tourism ... Read More...

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Adding twists to raw produce: Ways to process and preserve your fruits and veggies

Vina MedenillaDecember 24, 2020

By Vina Medenilla    Adding value to agricultural products is a practical way to prolong their shelf lives and to reduce agricultural losses. In an e... Read More...

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DA Region 8 distributes P538 million worth of rice seeds, fertilizers to EV farmers

Restituto CayubitDecember 22, 2020

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 8 (DA-RFO 8), a report from the DA-RFO 8 has distributed the needed rice seeds and fertilizers to the fa... Read More...

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Rice classification and minimum buying price to aid farmers proposed in Palawan

Aira Genesa MagdayaoDecember 21, 2020

In an aid to the low price of the palay in the province, Provincial Board Member Albert Rama proposed an ordinance this week prescribing the classification and ... Read More...

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Quezon farmer, fisherfolk, PAFC, winners in the 49th Gawad Saka

Danny EstacioDecember 19, 2020

Quezon farmers and fisherfolks were among the 22 agricultural individuals and groups all over the country awarded by the Department of Agriculture’s 49th Gawad ... Read More...

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DA7, LGUs, private sector holds corn varietal derby in Asturias, Cebu

Minerva NewmanDecember 18, 2020

The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) with the Cebu Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), Local Government Unit (LGU) of Asturias, Cebu and Virginia Farms Incorpo... Read More...

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