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The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to ramp up its efforts to attain food security and boost competitiveness in the agriculture sector by promoting opportunities for youth to pursue agriculture and fishery-related courses. On May 23, DA Western Visayas conducted the fourth leg of the Agriculture and Fisheries Scholarship Information Caravan in Sibalom, Antique. Students […]

The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) recently conducted an Agricultural Information Caravan in Caluya Island, Antique with 200 local farmers eager to enhance their soil health knowledge.  The initiative aimed to equip farmers with advanced techniques and best practices in soil management, ensuring sustainable agriculture and improved crop yields. Farmers received essential tools and

The vibrant Manggahan Festival 2024 in Guimaras highlighted a significant celebration with the Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day, gathering over 500 participants from the five municipalities. Held on May 15, 2024, the event showcased the important role of the agriculture and fisheries sectors in the local economy. Provincial Governor JC Rahman Nava took the opportunity to

In a significant move to boost the local agricultural economy and enhance sustainable food practices, the Farm and Fisheries Clustering and Consolidation (F2C2) Program in Western Visayas has partnered with the Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (DA-AMAD). This collaboration, in conjunction with the Aklan’s Office of the Provincial Agriculturist and Malay Aklan’s

Senior High School students from four municipalities in Capiz participated in the Agriculture and Fisheries Scholarship Information Caravan conducted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Capiz in Roxas City. Themed “Kabataan sa Agrikultura Para sa Bayang Masagana,” the caravan encourages Senior High School students to

  The Department of Agriculture High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) turned over a Php 2 million modernized greenhouse to Tabat Farmers’ Association on May 10, 2024, ushering in a new era of innovation and sustainability for the farming landscape of Tabat, Tubungan, Iloilo. The modern greenhouse stands as a silver lining, featuring cutting-edge technology

  The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA WV), Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division ( AMAD) recently conducted a consultative meeting with RBPMT member agencies to assist with the impact of inflation and rising cost of goods and services in the region. With a combined and systemized approach to price monitoring of agri-fishery commodities, the

Epitomizing six decades and five years of unwavering commitment, innovation, and resilience in sustainable agricultural development, the Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) celebrated its remarkable 65th founding anniversary on May 7-10, 2024. Under the theme “Cultivating sustainability and resilience through innovative research for development for a food secure and vibrant community,” WESVIARC hosted

Eighteen representatives from Western Visayas took part in the Philippine Horticulture and Urban Gardening Summit 2024, hosted from May 3 to 6 at One Ayala Mall. This milestone event served as a venue for stakeholders, professionals, and enthusiasts to converge and address the current situation, challenges, potentials, and innovations within the country’s agricultural sector. The

Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairperson, Buen S. Mondejar, has assumed the role of Farmer Director for Western Visayas for the month of May as part of the celebration of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, outlining a comprehensive agenda aimed at advancing the region’s agricultural and fishery sector. Mondejar’s appointment comes with a clear