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Onion Festival showcases Bagumbayan, Miagao’s economic progress

Barangay Bagumbayan in Miagao, Iloilo, marked its 2nd Bombay Festival, highlighting the significant contribution of its onion industry to the local economy. This year’s theme, “Bagumbayan: Sadsaran sang Mapag-on kag Mainuswagon nga Katilingban,” resonated the resilience and progress within the community as well as the tireless efforts of the onion growers, whose dedication sustains the […]

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National stakeholders review farmers’ registry implementation

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is currently conducting the first-quarter national assessment and planning workshop for the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA). This workshop, being held from April 16 to 18 in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, aims to address critical issues and constraints in implementing and updating the farmers’ registry. RSBSA serves as

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DA-WV’s Kadalag-an sang Agrikultura is now ON-AIR via Nutriskwela Radyo Kaabyan, DYWV Radyo West Visayas and DYMT Teleradio

Performing its mandate to disseminate vital agricultural knowledge and promote scientific and sustainable farming practices, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with one community-based and two university-based radio stations to reach the people of Western Visayas. The DA has provided program partners with broadcasting equipment to convey significant stories and helpful information. These programs

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Iloilo’s MoRProGRes Gardens program honors sustainability innovators

The MoRProGRes (Movement for a Robust Garden, Progressive and Globally Competitive and Resilient Province of Iloilo) Gardens initiative, spearheaded by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., celebrated its inaugural year by recognizing outstanding participants who have excelled in blending ornamental gardening, landscaping, and high-value crop production. The program, which aims to foster agri-tourism destinations, received commendation

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Guimaras mango production thrives amidst El Niño challenges

\Guimaras mango production thrives amidst El Niño challenges Despite the adverse effects of El Niño on agricultural crops, mango production in Guimaras province has experienced a notable increase due to the prolonged dry season. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Western Visayas has reported heightened activity in inspecting and issuing regulatory documents for the

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PFDA board meeting in Iloilo tackles port modernization efforts for agri-fishery commodities

In a bid to support the present administration’s push for sectoral modernization, the Department of Agriculture (DA) Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) board, chaired by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., held a meeting on April 5 at the PFDA Iloilo conference room to harmonize plans for port development nationwide and to address other agency

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DA, PLGU Guimaras tackle plans to boost agri, fishery growth

Key programs and development thrusts for agriculture formed part of the discussion between the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas and the Guimaras Provincial Government in a meeting held on April 4 at the Agriculture and Fisheries Center in the Municipality of Jordan. DA Regional Executive Director Dennis Arpia, together with the banner program’s focal

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Grit and determination as the essential ingredients  for successful onion farming

  At 43 years old, Dexter Miague, a certified farmer from Bagumbayan, Miagao, Iloilo, demonstrates that perseverance and skills can lead to great success, even without finishing formal education. Despite not earning a degree, Dexter found his love for farming, especially growing bulb onions. “As I didn’t finish schooling, farming is my source of revenue.

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Farmers field day highlights community empowerment to boost bulb onion farming in San Joaquin, Iloilo

Farmers from the different barangays in San Joaquin, Iloilo gathered at the Farmers Field Day and Onion Harvest Festival in Barangay Mayunoc aimed at promoting bulb onion production, showcased the dedication and ingenuity of local farmers like Dexter Miague of Bagumbayan, Miagao, Iloilo. Miague, a farmer cooperator, made the journey to Barangay Mayunoc in pursuit

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