MACO eyed for inclusion in F2C2 program. Apart from being a Rice Processing Center-recipient, rice farmers of Maramag Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MACO MPC) will soon benefit other projects from DA’s Farm and Fisheries Clustering and Consolidation program. # To promote inclusive agribusiness development in the country, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office continue reading : MACO MPC rice farmers to benefit from DA’s farm consolidation, clustering program
Farmers’ ingenuity and diligence, key to thrive in the new normal
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic is unquestionably a trying circumstance. The crisis compelled everyone to reckon with overwhelming social and economic adversities, paralyzing the livelihood of a great majority. While most are in limbo, disconcerted and idle in the face of the pandemic, Michael Madale, a 35 year-old farmer beneficiary of the DA-10’s Special continue reading : Farmers’ ingenuity and diligence, key to thrive in the new normal
Aggie dept spots Mantibugao farmers’ group as F2C2 pilot area
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The agriculture department in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) eyes for the Mantibugao Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Farmers’ Cooperative (MARBFC), as one of its pilot areas for the Farm and Fisheries Clustering and Consolidation Program (F2C2). Based in Zone 2, Mantibugao, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, MARBFC is primarily engaged in corn and cassava production continue reading : Aggie dept spots Mantibugao farmers’ group as F2C2 pilot area
Farmers’ Produce initiative links agri-businesses to local mall, consumers
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 1 – Five farmer-groups are now link to shoppers and mallgoers through the Farmers’ Produce initiative. Farmers’ Produce is initiated by Robinsons Mall, which enlisted the department through its AMAD to invite agribusinesses to sell their products at their mall spaces for a minimal rental fee only, which runs from continue reading : Farmers’ Produce initiative links agri-businesses to local mall, consumers
DA-10 amplifies support to learners through veggie seed distribution
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – As the centerpiece drive of the Department of Agriculture’s (DAs) Plant, Plant, Plant Program to ensure sustained food production and availability, its Regional Field Office 10 (RFO 10) granted assorted vegetable seeds to Rockville Grace Christian School (RGCS), Naawan, Misamis Oriental. On September 4, Field Operations Division OIC-Chief Audy G. continue reading : DA-10 amplifies support to learners through veggie seed distribution
DA official urges R-10 to step up efforts in championing adlay
MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON, October 3 – The agriculture department in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) has been urged to strengthen its efforts of championing adlay, an indigenous crop being introduced as an alternative source of income and livelihood for farmers at the same time, a healthier staple food substitute. In a report by the Research Division presented continue reading : DA official urges R-10 to step up efforts in championing adlay
35k small farmers participate in socio-economic profiling of farmers in NorMin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Technical Research Report on the project entitled, “Socio-Economic Profiling of Farmers in Northern Mindanao,” was presented by the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) – Claveria, Misamis Oriental before key officials of the agriculture department (DA) in Northern Mindanao. Said study, which was presented by USTP-Claveria continue reading : 35k small farmers participate in socio-economic profiling of farmers in NorMin
DA-10 exec meets Buk’non official to aid farmers’ buying price for corn
In a recent meeting, 3rd district Bukidnon Representative Manuel F. Zubiri discussed with DA-RFO 10 executive Carlene C. Collado, as he sought help from the agri department to address the clamor of corn farmers to better command prices for their produce. To collectively aid farmers in said district, it was agreed that farmer-leaders, processors, feed continue reading : DA-10 exec meets Buk’non official to aid farmers’ buying price for corn
Aggie dept hands over 2,700 vials of anti-rabies to Lanao Norte, Mis Or, CdeO vet offices
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In line with its Animal Health Program and annual observance of World Rabies Day (WRD), the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) handed over a total of 2,700 vials of anti-rabies vaccine to the different veterinary offices in NorMin. The veterinary offices of Misamis Oriental received continue reading : Aggie dept hands over 2,700 vials of anti-rabies to Lanao Norte, Mis Or, CdeO vet offices
Mindanao’s first automated disinfection system, now in Bukidnon for ASF prevention, control
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two units automated disinfection systems are now installed in the province of Bukidnon to continuously combat African Swine Fever (ASF). Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) said, the disinfection system is first in Mindanao and in Region 10. continue reading : Mindanao’s first automated disinfection system, now in Bukidnon for ASF prevention, control