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Western Visayas’ poster was recognized as one of the top five in the National Level of the World Food Day (WFD) Poster Making Contest. Gwen Raylene A. Ereje of Talisay South Elementary School, Talisay City, Negros Occidental received her plaque of recognition and P10,000.00 cash prize from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Food and […]

Six hybrid rice varieties showcased their respective potentials during community hybrid rice model farm field day in Brgy. Bagacay, Culasi, Antique. Around 200 rice farmers witnessed the performance of TH82, SL19, LP 937, LP 2096, Bigante Plus and Jackpot varieties which were planted following scientific-based technologies. The Community Hybrid Rice Model Farm (CHRMF) of the

Over 100 farmers, including association members and barangay captains gathered to participate in the recent Tekno Klinik, aimed at equipping local farmers with knowledge about the various agricultural programs implemented by the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV). This event served as an important gathering for farmers to gain insights into farming techniques and strategies

More than 90 exporters, agri-preneur, buyers, dealers and stakeholders convene in a four day orientation seminar on Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Trade Remedies and Disciplines on Agricultural Trade initiated by the Department of Agriculture , Macro-Economic Policy Division (DA-MEPD) in Diversion21 Hotel , Iloilo City on October 10-13, 2023. Stakeholders from Balay Tablea, Panay Darag

Gathering together to deliver updates on the concerns of the agricultural sectors, Municipal Agriculturists (MAOs) from the Province of Iloilo convened for a regular quarter stakeholders meeting facilitated by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas on October 10, 2023 in Iloilo City.  The meeting highlighted the presentation of guidelines on Fuel Subsidy, El Niño

Government officials, veterinarians, and livestock experts convened at the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian in Bacolod City to discuss strategies to revive the swine industry and upgrade zoning statuses in various cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental on October 12. The meeting, organized by the Poultry and Livestock Association (PLANO) and attended by the Department

Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas Special Project Office Chief and candidate for the prestigious Philippine Resilience Award for Women 2023, Carmelita C. Fantilanan secured a place as one of the top 20 national finalists. The Philippine Resilience Award (PRA) for Women 2023 highlights the indomitable spirit of women who have overcome adversity and demonstrated

Around 300 farmers and representatives of different LGUs in the province of Capiz attended 11th Farmers’ Field Day of Capiz Research Outreach Station, October 6, 2023. This aims to transform agricultural practices and boosting the income of local food producers. Capiz ROS Chief Benito Labindao explained the objective of the activity, which is to disseminate

Aiming to highlight the significant role of farmers in ensuring food production and security, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tigbauan, Iloilo kicked of the 1st Farmers and Fisherfolks Week, running from October 9 to 13, 2023. With this year’s theme “Mangunguma kag Mangingisda Maghiliusa para sa Mainuswagon nga Banwa,” Tigbauan focuses on demonstrating the

Eighty five farmers from the Municipality of Dumarao, Capiz tapped by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas as partners for the implementation of the Community Hybrid Rice Model Farm Cluster (CHRMFC) for wet season 2023 and dry season 2023 – 2024. The project seeks to enhance the adoption of hybrid rice technology among farmers