A young Aeta girl wakes up early in the morning to search for work, earning only ten pesos for her labor. She walks miles to get home, carrying a loaf of bread in her hand. As she arrives, she smiles at her younger siblings and says, “Soon, God will […]
Western Visayas delegates participated actively and showcased their expertise and innovation at the 2024 National Cacao Congress held at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City on July 30-31, 2024. Around 20 participants from the region, including cacao growers, processors, representatives from Local Government Units (LGUs), and other stakeholders, joined over 1,000 participants from various regions
To empower farmers with the importance of soil nourishment and productive crop yields, agricultural sectors from Region VI convened at the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) Workshop on Soil Fertility Treatment Localization and Location-specific Cropping Pattern and Calendar on July 30, 2024 -to August 2, 2024 in Iloilo City.
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The Department of Agriculture conducted a training and workshop entitled “Climate Information System,” organized by the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA). This three-day trainig, held at the MO2 Westown Hotel from July 29 to 31, aimed to educate Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) with the knowledge and skills to utilize modern technology for monitoring
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Farmers and fishers in Iloilo Province who suffered significant agricultural production losses because of El Niño have been granted P50 million in financial aid under the President’s Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) program. The first batch of approximately 2,860 recipients from the municipalities of Igbaras, Banate, Mina, Estancia, Calinog, Bingawan, Dingle, and Barotac
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To enhance the local cacao industry, around 20 cacao farm owners and growers from across Capiz participated in a training on cacao post-harvest processing, fermentation, and drying. This event was organized and funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in collaboration with the Capiz Cacao Producers Cooperative (CCPC) and the Department of Agriculture
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recognized The Project MUSHIE as one of its esteemed regional winners for 2024 under the Pagasa Award Category. Competing in the Group Category, The Project MUSHIE from the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas comprises a dedicated team: Francis G. Capino, Science Research Specialist II and Team Leader; Susana D.
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The Iloilo Coffee Festival 2024, one of the highlights of the Iloilo Business Expo (ILOBEX), was held from July 25-28 at the Iloilo Convention Center. The event aimed to shed light on the thriving coffee industry of Iloilo and bring together enthusiasts, farmers, and industry
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The Innovate Visayas Roadshow displayed the latest agricultural mechanization breakthroughs that could boost productivity among Filipino farmers. With a theme of “Food Security through Right Mechanization,” this event highlighted the cutting-edge features of different machines that could strengthen farm mechanization by reducing cost, efficiency, and affordability for local farmers. Eight hundred farmers from all over
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas recently hosted an informative workshop in Banga, Aklan, from July 22 to 24, aimed at enhancing the communication capabilities of information officers from DA-attached bureaus and agencies, provincial counterparts, and farmcasters. This forward-thinking event focused on three key areas: AI broadcasting, social media design, and smartphone photography. These
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