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Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. reaffirmed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) commitment to strengthening the country’s cold chain logistics sector in his keynote address during the 23rd Annual General Membership Meeting and Training Conference of the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines (CCAP) on June 19, 2025 in Malay, Aklan. With the theme “Cold Chain […]

In the foothill barangay of Sagcup in Lambunao, Iloilo, the aroma of roasted cacao marks the steady progress of a small farm finding its way to productivity- driven by a young farmer’s practical vision and determination to support her community. Christine Viola A. Gonzales, a 30-year-old agriculturist and educator, stands at the helm of LV

A major boost to Libacao’s farming sector is now underway as the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) rolls out a ₱13-million swine recovery project, aimed at restoring hog production and reviving the livelihoods of raisers affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). The project includes a ₱10-million multiplier farm and a ₱3-million livestock transport truck,

A ₱1-million greenhouse project from the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) is set to boost crop diversification and support the livelihood of farmers in Libacao, Aklan, through the production of high-value vegetables using modern agricultural technologies. The facility, granted to the Libacao Development Cooperative (LDC) under the High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), is equipped

The government’s Php 20 per kilogram Rice Project dubbed as Benteng Bigas Meron Na! will now be benefiting minimum wage earners in Western Visayas following the launching, spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas, on June 13 at the National Food Authority (NFA) Region 6

Farmers in this southern town of Antique were given direct access to agricultural programs and services during the Information Caravan led by the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) in coordination with the Antique Provincial Agriculturist Office and the Municipal Agriculture Office, recently. Around 100 farmers gathered to engage with DA representatives, who provided practical

The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Regional Project Coordination Office (RPCO) 6 Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) Unit with the Project Management and Implementing Units (PMIUs) in the region convened for the SES Retooling and Construction Supervision Training held in Iloilo City on June 4-6, 2025. The three-day activity aimed to

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas strengthens its initiative for the revitalization of the swine industry through its Integrated National Swine Production Initiative for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) Program at Guinobatan, New Lucena on June 11, 2025. The INSPIRE Project or the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion, focuses on reviving

Roxas City, Capiz – With Western Visayas currently at just 56% corn sufficiency, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for intensified efforts in clustering and responsible pest management to enhance the region’s corn industry. Twenty-five corn farmer-leaders from Capiz gathered for a three-day training on corn production that goes beyond the basics, equipping them with

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. officially launched the P20 per kilogram Rice Project at the Burgos Public Market, Bacolod City, on June 5. The program is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s broader goal to reduce hunger among vulnerable sectors by offering subsidized NFA rice at an affordable price. Senior citizens,