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Rice stakeholders pledge to boost local production under MaSaGaNa Program

  In pursuit of food security, over 200 stakeholders who attended the National Rice Industry Stakeholders Conference (NRISC) in Iloilo City from November 25 to 27 signified their commitment to supporting the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP). The program aims to improve domestic palay production and reduce the country’s reliance on rice imports. Department […]

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PH rice stakeholders converge to address industry gaps

  Stakeholders from government agencies, the private sector, and civil society organizations convened at the National Rice Industry Stakeholders Conference (NRISC) in Iloilo City from November 25 to 27 to address pressing challenges in the local rice sector. Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Engr. Christopher V. Morales cited the challenges of

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WV delegates gain valuable insights at the 1st International Floriculture Congress in Tagum City  

Floriculturists and plant enthusiasts from Western Visayas returned from the 1st Mindanao International Floriculture Congress, held from November 21 to 24, 2024, in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, with new ideas and strategies aimed at advancing the region’s floriculture industry. Hosted by the Floriculture Industry of Davao Inc. (FIDI) in partnership with the City Government

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Advancing Soybean Potential: DA-WV Consultation for Opportunities and Challenges

The recent Soybean Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting facilitated by the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas’ Corn Program, brought together players in the agricultural sector to explore the potential of soybeans as an efficient and sustainable alternative crop. The meeting underscored the importance of quality in driving the industry’s growth while shedding light on the current state

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DA-Western Visayas hosts National Caravan on ASF Threat to Wild Pigs

The Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas (DA-WV), in partnership with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), recently organized the African Swine Fever (ASF) Threat to Wild Pigs National Information Caravan in Kalibo, Aklan. The event brought together stakeholders and participants from across the province to address ASF-related concerns and strengthen awareness of wildlife preservation. Ma. Corazon

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DA, ISAT University ink deal for digital agri hub in Western Visayas

Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas’ Regional Executive Director Dennis Arpia and Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) president Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre Jr. signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 19 for the establishment of the DA Virtual Hub for Agricultural Supply Chain Development and Market Connectivity. The department pushes for digital transformation

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Outstanding AEWs honored at 2024 High Value Crops Achievers Awards

The Department of Agriculture Western Visayas (DA-WV) and its local government partners celebrated the exemplary performance of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) during the 2024 High-Value Crops (HVC) Achievers Awards ceremony held on November 19, 2024, at Zuri Hotel, Iloilo City. This event recognized ten AEWs from various provinces and municipalities across Western Visayas for their

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BDC to manage Isla De Guimaras Native Chicken Production and Marketing Enterprise

The lead proponent group, Buenavista Development Cooperative (BDC) with its cluster members, Concordia Poultry Raisers and Livestock Raisers Association (CPLRA) and Guimaras Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (GLPRA) formally received the key of responsibility and certificate of turnover of the Isla de Guimaras Native Chicken Production and Marketing Enterprise on November 15, 2024 in Mabini,

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Information Caravan in Bacolod City equips Negros’ farmers toward sustainable agriculture

Over 480 farmers, livestock raisers, and fishers from 13 municipalities and cities across Negros Occidental gathered at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City on November 14, 2024, for the “Masaganang Agrikultura, Tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas” Information Caravan. The event aimed to provide practical solutions to local agricultural challenges, focusing on modern

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100 farmers complete high-quality inbred rice production training

100 farmers completed the Farmers Field School (FFS) on the production of high-quality inbred rice, seeds certification and farm mechanization in Barbaza, Antique. The 17-weeks intensified FFS facilitated by agricultural extension workers of LGU Barbaza in collaboration with Payaw Diversified farm school in Hamtic, Antique focus on the palay check system technology and hands-on operation

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