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Senior High School students from four municipalities in Capiz participated in the Agriculture and Fisheries Scholarship Information Caravan conducted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Capiz in Roxas City. Themed “Kabataan sa Agrikultura Para sa Bayang Masagana,” the caravan encourages Senior High School students to […]

  The Department of Agriculture High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) turned over a Php 2 million modernized greenhouse to Tabat Farmers’ Association on May 10, 2024, ushering in a new era of innovation and sustainability for the farming landscape of Tabat, Tubungan, Iloilo. The modern greenhouse stands as a silver lining, featuring cutting-edge technology

  The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA WV), Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division ( AMAD) recently conducted a consultative meeting with RBPMT member agencies to assist with the impact of inflation and rising cost of goods and services in the region. With a combined and systemized approach to price monitoring of agri-fishery commodities, the

Epitomizing six decades and five years of unwavering commitment, innovation, and resilience in sustainable agricultural development, the Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) celebrated its remarkable 65th founding anniversary on May 7-10, 2024. Under the theme “Cultivating sustainability and resilience through innovative research for development for a food secure and vibrant community,” WESVIARC hosted

Eighteen representatives from Western Visayas took part in the Philippine Horticulture and Urban Gardening Summit 2024, hosted from May 3 to 6 at One Ayala Mall. This milestone event served as a venue for stakeholders, professionals, and enthusiasts to converge and address the current situation, challenges, potentials, and innovations within the country’s agricultural sector. The

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