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First-time hybrid seed user in Leon, Iloilo gains 6.79mt/ha yield this wet season

A first-time user of hybrid seeds in Leon, Iloilo has reported a substantial increase in his rice yield this wet season, reaching 6.79 metric tons per hectare. Raian John Cainglet, a 37-year-old member of the Buenamano Farmer Cluster Association in the Municipality of Leon, Iloilo, significantly improved his rice harvest by using hybrid seeds provided […]

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FEATURE: Spring Bloom Agrifarm’s dedication to high-value agriculture – The admiring story of Spring Bloom Agri Farm

Spring Bloom Agrifarm is a high-value commercial crop farm located in Concordia, Sibunag, Guimaras. What began in 2015 as a dream of Mr. Gerard M. Camiña and Mrs. Maria Luisa S. Camiña has blossomed into a premium agricultural enterprise, earning admiration and recognition both locally and internationally. A Vision Takes Root The journey of Spring

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FEATURE: SLOVEGA’s small wins and milestones -Three admiring stories of farmer-members of San Lorenzo Vegetables Growers Association (Slovega)

The Young President SLOVEGA ever had In San Lorenzo, Guimaras, an alive community of vegetable farmers thrives from a simple “for data-gathering initiative” to a significant force in high-value crop production, contributing significantly to the province’s agricultural setting. Since its inception in 2015, San Lorenzo Vegetable Growers Association (SLOVEGA) has blossomed into something much more.

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A Lifetime of Service: Erlinda Salmo’s Journey of Inspiring Generations

In November 1975, Erlinda Salmo embarked on a path that would lead her to touch the lives of countless individuals. Starting her career in the Department of Agriculture (then known as the Bureau of Agricultural Extension), Miss Erlinda’s journey has been one of commitment, dedication, and selfless service. As a Personnel Officer in the Human

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Farmers Field Day in Mina showcases effects of biofertilizers

A total of 150 rice farmers attended the Farmers Field Day on biofertilizers on-farm demonstration conducted in the hybrid rice cluster area in Barangay Badiangan, Mina, Iloilo last September 26-27, 2024.  The techno-demo showcased the effects of biofertilizers to improve production, better yield, increase income and avoid or lessen pests and diseases incidence. The participants

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Yellow Corn Model Farm Field Day highlights effects of biofertilizers and govt supports

On September 25, 2024, the Yellow Corn Model Farm Field Day took place in Brgy. Cabagohan, Batad, Iloilo, drawing 50 farmers from Batad, San Dionisio, and Estancia, Iloilo. The event showcased biofertilizers in corn farming and reinforced government support for local agriculture. SB Emmanuel Pacardo, representing Mayor Alarcon, emphasized the government’s commitment to the farmers,

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Maayon corn farmers conduct field day on effects of biofertilizer application

Local farmers are celebrating a successful corn harvest, attributed to both their hard work and strong support from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Mayor Raymond Malapajo of Maayon, Capiz emphasized that our cooperative efforts and the government’s unwavering support have significantly helped our farmers, who feed us all. He further stated that the DA’s initiatives

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DA-WV OAP evaluates six livelihood proposals

The Organic Agriculture Program (OAP) of the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) recently conducted an evaluation of livelihood project proposals submitted by organic practitioners, associations, and cooperatives in the region. According to Andrew Palomar, Agriculturist II and OAP Focal Person, the initiative is part of the agency’s efforts to boost the supply of organic

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CSC awards DA-WV’s Team Project MUSHIE at Pasidungog 2024

The Department of Agriculture Community-Based Mushroom Production Project (CBMPP) Team Project MUSHIE, has been recognized as one of the 2024 regional winners of the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) prestigious Pagasa Award. The award was presented during the Pasidungog 2024 celebration, part of the CSC’s 124th-anniversary festivities, held on September 17, 2024, in Iloilo City. Team

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