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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 […]

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Aklan, organized the Agriculture and Fisheries Scholarship Information Caravan in Banga, Aklan themed “Kabataan sa Agrikultura Para sa Bayang Masagana” on May 3.  The initiative aims to address the critical shortage of young professionals in the agri-fishery

Guimarasnons and visitors gathered in front of the Provincial Capitol to witness the opening of the 2024 Manggahan Festival on May 3.  The festival aims to attract local and foreign visitors to experience the different ways Guimarasnons offer their services, tourist destinations, and the sweetness of Guimaras mangoes.  The festivities begin with the “Imbukada,” which

The Sagip Saka is gearing up for a capacity development plan, as highlighted by a two-day training organized by DA-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) at Nestas Hilltop Hotel in Roxas City on April 23-24, 2024. The plan involves various projects slated to receive government funds through FCAs, encompassing initiatives such as livelihood development, manpower

To address several constraints in food production and sustainability, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas launched the Agriculture and Fisheries Scholarship Information Caravan in Iloilo City on April 25 in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Region VI.  Themed “Kabataan sa Agrikultura Para sa Bayang Masagana,” the scholarship caravan is aimed at encouraging

On April 22, 2024, the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo, resounded with the celebration of the 13th Adlaw sang Mangunguma, an annual event that highlights the indispensable role of farmers in the municipality. Themed “Tubong Mangunguma, El Niño Masarangan ta,” the event aimed to underscore the resilience of farmers amidst the challenges posed by the El

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas together with the Provincial Government of Capiz invited all Capiznons to experience “Manindahan Ta” as it opens on April 22 to 29 at the Capiz Provincial Park. This week-long activity showcased outstanding agri-fishery products of all 17 municipalities and participating exhibitors from neighboring provinces of Antique, Guimaras, Aklan,

The Department of Agriculture (DA-WV) in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Department of Tourism (DOT-6), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) celebrated the Filipino Food Month 2024 with the theme “Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago.” RTD for Research and Regulations Zarlina B. Cuello said that

In a collaborative effort to fortify the backbone of agricultural productivity, representatives from various cooperatives and associations gathered at the annual Stakeholders Meeting for the Department of Agriculture’s Rice Processing Center (RPC) Project on April 17, 2024, in Iloilo City. Facilitated by the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), the gathering aimed to conduct a