Another sorghum model farm in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon is featured to promote the crop as an alternative ingredient for feeds in support of the livestock and poultry industries. (Photo credit: JLO) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 11 – Over a month after its pilot site was showcased, another sorghum model farm in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon held continue reading : Second sorghum model farm in Cabanglasan town promotes sorghum prod’n as alternative crop
Agri research center houses planting of non-GMO corn
DA-NMACLRC houses the planting of the current product lines of IsaacSeed to provide farmers with more options and agri innovations, especially for those who prefer to engage in non-GMO corn production. Being one of the research centers of the Department of Agriculture – 10 (DA-10), it facilitates in showcasing the adaptability of the current continue reading : Agri research center houses planting of non-GMO corn
Organic farmers train on Participatory Guarantee System
Select representatives from smallholder farmer-groups from MisOr underwent a three-day training on PGS for them to guided on how to go about in the development of their PGS internal standard and operations. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 12 – Capacitating farmers in the operations of their respective PGS group, the Department of Agriculture in continue reading : Organic farmers train on Participatory Guarantee System
DA-10 launches hybrid rice techno demo in Maramag town
DA-10 launches the cluster hybrid rice techno demo in Maramag town to help address rice sufficiency through the use of hybrid technology. MARAMAG, BUKIDNON – To address rice sufficiency through hybrid rice production, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO10) launched the Maramag cluster Hybrid Rice Technology Demonstration on Friday, November continue reading : DA-10 launches hybrid rice techno demo in Maramag town
DA-10 holds regional agribusiness coordinators meeting to cascade, review agribusiness services
DA-10 through AMAD conducts a meeting for the agribiz coordinators regionwide to consult with the group on how to drum up the agribiz programs and services offered by the region. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) continue reading : DA-10 holds regional agribusiness coordinators meeting to cascade, review agribusiness services
Gov’t seizes P50-M smuggled red onions in MCT
The government seizes smuggled red onions in MCT to prevent the carry of possible pests or diseases that will affect local farmers’ production of crops and the health and safety of consumers. TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Around P50 million worth of smuggled red onions were seized by the Sub-Task Group Economic Intelligence (STGEI) and continue reading : Gov’t seizes P50-M smuggled red onions in MCT
4K Maramag rice farmers to benefit seeds, fertilizers from Agri NorMin
DA-10 provides agri inputs to Maramag rice farmers. MARAMAG, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) distributed P83.6 million worth of farm inputs for the wet and dry planting seasons to 4K rice farmers in Maramag, Bukidnon on Friday, November 5. Said agri inputs comprised 10,100 bags of continue reading : 4K Maramag rice farmers to benefit seeds, fertilizers from Agri NorMin
DA pilots MisOr for Balik Probinsiya, Bagong Pag-asa program in NorMin
DA-10, PLGU MisOr and USTP inks an agreement for the implementation of the BP2 program in said province. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Returnees or balikbayan to Misamis Oriental can start anew with available agricultural livelihood projects under the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program. The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 continue reading : DA pilots MisOr for Balik Probinsiya, Bagong Pag-asa program in NorMin
DA, BOC step up measures against agri commodity smuggling
DA and BOC drum up its efforts vs smuggling of agri commodities. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Customs heightened their joint efforts in curtailing entry of smuggled agri commodities in Northern Mindanao. The DA with DA-Bureau of Plant Industry, Plant Quarantine Services (DA-BPI PQS) in NorMin, continue reading : DA, BOC step up measures against agri commodity smuggling
DA NorMin provides seeds, fertilizers to Malaybalay City rice farmers to boost productivity
MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office (DA-RFO 10) turned over rice seeds and fertilizers worth P48 million to rice farmers in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Wednesday, November 3. Rice farmers from the 27 barangays of the said city received the agri inputs comprising of inbred and hybrid seeds for continue reading : DA NorMin provides seeds, fertilizers to Malaybalay City rice farmers to boost productivity