Author name: RAFIS DA6

The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) Research Division is transforming the culinary and agricultural landscape of Western Visayas with its innovative technology, which vows to elevate local products with the use of Batuan to boost the economy. This twist of the tongue research initiative of the DA-WV Research Division harnesses the potential of batuan […]

The Agro-Enterprise Clustering Apaproach (AECA) Phase 1 program for farmers, fisherfolk, farmer organizations, cooperatives, and associations aims to organize and gather information for business plan preparation and cluster groups of farmers for data gathering. The training was recently held at EON Centennial, Iloilo City. Cluster farming is an economic approach designed for small, limited-resource, and

In view of the conducted final joint inspection of the DA-PRDP PSO and RPCO6 on July 9-10, 2024, the ARA-AL Coffee Production and marketing Enterprise of the Barangay ARA-AL Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Association (BAARBA) is set to begin its operations for coffee processing and boost the growing industry as the processing facility nears its completion.

The Young Farmers Challenge Program presented a life-changing opportunity that led to the remarkable transformation of 22-year-old Seth Luigi Borbon from Capiz. Through this program, he established ClawSeth Aquafarm, embarking on a new and promising journey in aquaculture. Seth and his two siblings are pursuing agricultural education at Capiz State University Pontevedra Campus. Considered the

In Cabatuan, Iloilo, a supportive father, a wonderful husband, and an innovative farmer, carved out a niche as an example of resilience in climate change, Dante Berina II, president of Cabatuan Organic Farmer Practitioners Association (COFPA). “I know that the agriculture sector will be the first to be hit by El Nino; in this sense,

Enrique Guelos Jr., fondly known as Sir Rick, once thrived in the hustle and bustle of Manila’s vibrant nightlife and towering skyscrapers that paint his daily scenery. At the high point of his career, Rick relished the fast-paced life of the city until the pandemic disrupted the world in 2020. Amid the lockdowns and the

Spring Bloom Agrifarm, a high value commercial crop farm located in Concordia, Sibunag, Guimaras, has recently been making waves in the culinary world. This innovative farm excels in agricultural production and shines in culinary competitions and prestigious events, showcasing its commitment to sustainable agriculture and the farm-to-table movement and lately the sustainable gastronomy tourism and

The acquisition of Mobile Veterinary and Molecular Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas strengthened the capability of providing immediate and accurate diagnostic services closer among livestock and poultry raisers in the region. Manned by the Regional Animal Diagnostic and Disease Laboratory personnel, the mobile laboratory will also enhance the regional animal health and

ILOILO CITY – In line with the aim of sustainable operations of Subprojects under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP), the RPCO6 pushes for Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) Tool employment in the provinces during the IPLAN RPCO-PPMIU 1st Semester Assessment and Coordination Meeting on June 25-28, 2024. The assessment tool will

  Successfully completing the construction of the infrastructure supporting the Oyster Production, Processing and Marketing Enterprise in Altavas, Aklan, the DA-PRDP with the Aklan Provincial Project Management and Implementing Unit (PPMIU) conferred the Php5,716,504.72 oyster processing facility to the Proponent Group, Altavas Small Fisherman’s Association (ASFA) and to its cluster member, Tinagong Dagat Fisherfolk’s Association