Floriculturists and plant enthusiasts from Western Visayas returned from the 1st Mindanao International Floriculture Congress, held from November 21 to 24, 2024, in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, with new ideas and strategies aimed at advancing the region’s floriculture industry. Hosted by the Floriculture Industry of Davao Inc. (FIDI) in partnership with the City Government […]
The recent Soybean Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting facilitated by the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas’ Corn Program, brought together players in the agricultural sector to explore the potential of soybeans as an efficient and sustainable alternative crop. The meeting underscored the importance of quality in driving the industry’s growth while shedding light on the current state
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The Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas (DA-WV), in partnership with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), recently organized the African Swine Fever (ASF) Threat to Wild Pigs National Information Caravan in Kalibo, Aklan. The event brought together stakeholders and participants from across the province to address ASF-related concerns and strengthen awareness of wildlife preservation. Ma. Corazon
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Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas’ Regional Executive Director Dennis Arpia and Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) president Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre Jr. signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 19 for the establishment of the DA Virtual Hub for Agricultural Supply Chain Development and Market Connectivity. The department pushes for digital transformation
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The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) and its local government partners celebrated the exemplary performance of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) during the 2024 High-Value Crops (HVC) Achievers Awards ceremony held on November 19, 2024, at Zuri Hotel, Iloilo City. This event recognized ten AEWs from various provinces and municipalities across Western Visayas for their
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The lead proponent group, Buenavista Development Cooperative (BDC) with its cluster members, Concordia Poultry Raisers and Livestock Raisers Association (CPLRA) and Guimaras Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (GLPRA) formally received the key of responsibility and certificate of turnover of the Isla de Guimaras Native Chicken Production and Marketing Enterprise on November 15, 2024 in Mabini,
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Over 480 farmers, livestock raisers, and fishers from 13 municipalities and cities across Negros Occidental gathered at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City on November 14, 2024, for the “Masaganang Agrikultura, Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas” Information Caravan. The event aimed to provide practical solutions to local agricultural challenges, focusing on modern
100 farmers completed the Farmers Field School (FFS) on the production of high-quality inbred rice, seeds certification and farm mechanization in Barbaza, Antique. The 17-weeks intensified FFS facilitated by agricultural extension workers of LGU Barbaza in collaboration with Payaw Diversified farm school in Hamtic, Antique focus on the palay check system technology and hands-on operation
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A total of 244 corn farmers from the towns of Batad, San Rafael, San Dionisio, and Barotac Viejo proudly completed the School-on-Air (SOA) program on sustainable corn farming practices, hosted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas. The graduation ceremony took place at the Barotac Viejo Covered Gym on November 8, 2024, where the
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To advance food security and reduce food waste, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas has launched a series of National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) activities promoting responsible rice consumption under the Be RICEponsible Campaign. NRAM activities in Region 6 kicked-off on November 5, 2024, at the Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) in