Farmers from the different barangays in San Joaquin, Iloilo gathered at the Farmers Field Day and Onion Harvest Festival in Barangay Mayunoc aimed at promoting bulb onion production, showcased the dedication and ingenuity of local farmers like Dexter Miague of Bagumbayan, Miagao, Iloilo. Miague, a farmer cooperator, made the journey to Barangay Mayunoc in pursuit […]
In celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM), two female leaders in the Province of Iloilo showcased their commitment to advancing rice farming communities during the Talk Shop organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas on March 21. The “Kababaihan sa Agrikultura” event provided a platform for Helen S. Bolivar of the Mina Municipal
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Barbaza, Antique, recently celebrated its farmers and fisherfolks day, honoring their vital role in the town’s economy and food security. Around 800 people gathered during the “Kabuganaan” festivity to recognize the significant contributions of the farmers. At the event, Antique Provincial Agriculturist Nicolasito Calawag commended the Barbaza farmers for their dedication and successful harvests, showcasing
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More than 150 farmers in Pototan, Iloilo, were equipped with skills and knowledge aimed at enhancing soil quality and boosting their livelihoods during the Agricultural Information Caravan held at Cordero Gym, recently. The caravan, designed to empower local farmers, emphasized the important role of soil quality in ensuring sustainable agriculture. Through engaging sessions, farmers were
Aiming to foster agricultural growth in Concepcion, Iloilo, the annual “Pagbalay Festival” bring together around 100 farmers, fishers, and animal raisers on the second day of the celebration on March 13. Dubbed “Adlaw sang Paghimakas,” the event served as a venue to disseminate updates on the Department of Agriculture’s initiatives aimed at boosting the municipality’s
To leverage the skills and capacity of agricultural extension workers (AEWS) in managing rice pests and diseases in rice fields, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas conducted the Regional Training for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies, March 11 to 15 at Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. DA, through the Rice Program and Regional Crop Protection Center
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Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas’ Regional Executive Director Dennis R. Arpia and Iloilo Governor Arthur R. Defensor Jr. tackled priority programs and pipelined interventions aimed at advancing the agriculture sector in a meeting held on March 12 at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Governor Defensor outlined his plans to establish Agricultural Management Units (AMUs) that
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The Local Government of Calinog, Iloilo, kicked off the 6th Semana Ka Mangunguma on March 1, and set to continue until March 7. This yearly event celebrates the hard work or local farmers. Under the theme “Pagpanguma Sari-Sarion Para sa Bastante nga Pagkaon kag Paghanda sa Pagbaylo-baylo sang Panahon,” underscores the importance of embracing diverse
To enhance the region’s research, development, and extension (R4DE) priorities for the agriculture and fishery sectors, the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently held a transition meeting in Iloilo City to establish the Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research, and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN). The merger of the existing Western Visayas Regional Research Development and Extension
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Relvin B. Paragua, 40 years old and a dedicated agriculturist, pioneered revitalizing the cacao industry in Western Visayas. Before he decided to join the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV), he was a field technician assisting cacao farmers with USDA and USAID projects. Despite private organizations’ efforts to popularize cacao in the region, farmers still
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