Agri 10 provides MisOr rice farmers with cash aid thru its RFFA program.

The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) kicked off the 3rd Rice Farmers’ Financial Assistance (RFFA-3) for the province of Misamis Oriental, in Gingoog City, Tuesday, February 7.

Some 592 eligible rice farmers from the towns of Magsaysay and Medina, and Gingoog City received P5,000 cash aid during the RFFA distribution.

The RFFA has been rolled out by DA-RFO 10 since 2020. For its third-year implementation, the agency has allocated P15.5-M worth of financial aid to benefit more than 3K eligible rice farmers in Misamis Oriental.

According to DA-RFO 10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, the RFFA is granted to RSBSA-registered smallholder rice farmers in Northern Mindanao tilling rice areas of not more than 2 hectares.

Being funded through the Rice Tarrification Law, he said the RFFA is intended to compensate for the plunging palay buying price, and increasing prices of farm inputs, particularly fertilizer.

Razel Amparo, RFFA recipient from the town of Medina and secretary of the Cabug Rice Farmers’ Association said the cash assistance from DA comes in handy for rice farmers like her in providing for their farming needs.

“Gamiton nako kining akong nadawat nga tabang para ipalit og abono ug tambal pang-ispray sa among basakan,” she said. (I will use the cash aid I received in buying fertilizer and chemicals for our rice field.)

The RFFA rollout in Misamis Oriental was graced by Gingoog City Mayor, Erick G. Cañosa along with local officials of the City and DA personnel from the Regional Rice Program and Misamis Oriental Provincial Operations Center.

The RFFA will be rolled out to 10 other municipalities and the cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador on February 8-10.

The DA-RFO 10 has earlier capped the RFFA-3 distribution in the provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte and Misamis Occidental benefitting 42,844 rice farmers. # (ATTalib)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Coast Guard (CG) district in Northern Mindanao led by CG Commodore Geronimo B. Tuvilla, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) helmed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, to discuss border measurement against illegal agri product smuggling on February 9, 2023, at the agency compound, here in this city.

The meeting focused on the programs and potential collaborations between agencies, especially on the enforcement of intensive safeguarding and environmental protection along the borders in Northern Mindanao.

Also present in the event is DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operation Carlota S. Madriaga and RTD for Research and Regulations Cora A. Dumayaca, along with CG Commander Patrick John S. Cabasag, CG Lieutenant Commander Carina Dayondon and other CG personnel. #(RDMElloren)

 OneDA strengthens inter-agency cooperation in combatting agri products smuggling

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DA-RFO 10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado discussed with Deputy Collector for Administration, Bureau of Customs Collection District X, Atty. Roswald Joseph Pague in strengthening the inter-agency efforts in curtailing the smuggling of agri products in Northern Mindanao during a brief meeting with CIDG and DA-BPI on February 8.

The DA-Bureau of Plant Industry emphasizes its measures in ensuring consumer safety in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 10611 or the “Food Safety Act of 2013 and other applicable laws.”

In attendance are DA-Bureau of Plant Industry-Plant Quarantine Service Cagayan de Oro, OIC-Manager Arnold dela Cruz and Over-all Operations Asst. Manuel Barradas and DA-BPI SPAL Region 10 OIC Sherlita Olifernes and CIDG Misamis Oriental/Camiguin Prov. Field Unit. (ATC)

DA-10 strengthens coordination with other agencies to fight agri products smuggling.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – DA-RFO 10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado discussed with Deputy Collector for Administration, Bureau of Customs Collection District X, Atty. Roswald Joseph Pague in strengthening the inter-agency efforts in curtailing the smuggling of agri products in Northern Mindanao during a brief meeting with CIDG and DA-BPI on February 8.

The DA-Bureau of Plant Industry emphasizes its measures in ensuring consumer safety in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 10611 or the “Food Safety Act of 2013 and other applicable laws.”

In attendance are DA-Bureau of Plant Industry-Plant Quarantine Service Cagayan de Oro, OIC-Manager Arnold dela Cruz and Over-all Operations Asst. Manuel Barradas and DA-BPI SPAL Region 10 OIC Sherlita Olifernes and CIDG Misamis Oriental/Camiguin Prov. Field Unit. (ATC)

The aggie department is recognized as a staunch partner of the government on drug demand reduction.

EL SALVADOR CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) under the leadership of OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado recently received recognition for its support to the national government’s efforts on drug demand reduction during the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Rollout and Caravan on Monday, February 6, 2023, this city.

The BIDA campaign is a nationwide anti-illegal drugs advocacy spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in cooperation with the Philippine National Police’s revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN) program which involves local government units, national government agencies, and other key sectors of society in efforts towards drug demand reduction and rehabilitation.

During the event, DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga received the Certificate of Appreciation from DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., who in his keynote speech, enjoined members of the government and the private sector to continuously participate in this ‘whole-of-nation’ approach against the proliferation of drug-related cases in the country.

RTD Madriaga also participated in the signing of the Pledge of Commitment, signifying the agency’s support for the said advocacy.

In support of the BIDA caravan, DA-10’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division also held a Kadiwa exhibit where a variety of agri-fishery products from exhibitors Miarayon Highland Farmers Association, Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 10 were sold at competitive prices.

These products included vegetables, dairy and fish products.# (GDAndres)

Agri 10 turns over assorted veggie seeds to PNP-RPSB.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In its continued efforts to strengthen the agency’s provision of seed assistance, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, turned over 50 packets of assorted vegetable seeds to the Philippine National Police (PNP) through its Revitalized Pulis sa Barangay (RPSB) program on February 2, 2023.

Leading the handover of said farm inputs is DA-10 OIC-Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations Cora A. Dumayaca with Field Operations Division chief Luz I. Guzman, PhD, in the presence of High-Value Crops Development Program focal person Kersten S. Pagalan to PSSG Rommel Jerson C Amor on behalf of Police Captain Raul W Gorra.

Said provisions will be distributed to the participating farmers in the conduct of the police personnel’s livelihood seminar in barangay Besigan which aims to help gain the trust and support of communities. # (RLTolentino)

VALENCIA CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rural Development Project 10 (DA-PRDP 10), together with the Project Support Office Mindanao (PSO Mindanao) conducts the Citizens’ Monitoring Team (CMT) training for the local government units (LGUs) in Bukidnon with ongoing PRDP subprojects (SPs) on January 31 to February 3, 2023, in this city.

Joseph Rico, PSO Mindanao monitoring and evaluation unit head said that the training aims to enable the involved LGUs, including the citizens and beneficiaries of different SPs to learn the process and mechanisms of monitoring them.

Rico stressed that the CMT training will ensure proper subproject implementation in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by the World Bank.

Meanwhile, DA-Regional Project Coordination Office 10 headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado encouraged the attendees to exercise their roles as watchdogs of SPs.

“Being the co-owner of SPs, it is your responsibility to monitor the construction which should be aligned to the World Bank policies and guidelines and ensure its quality, durability, and sustainability.”

The participants are expected to be equipped with skills in monitoring the phases of SPs and to recommend corrective actions, should there be any.

Present are representatives from the LGUs of Manolo Fortich, Lantapan, and Valencia City, Bukidnon.

DA-10 places second in CY 2022 physical and financial performance.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The agriculture department in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) helmed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, caps the year 2022 ranking second in DA’s nationwide physical and financial performance with a final rating of 88.54%.

Director Collado bared such achievement, which was earlier in the week announced in a national management committee meeting in Talisay, Batangas, before the DA-10 personnel during its regional physical and financial performance review assessment held today, February 6, 2023.

He extended his gratitude to the DA-10 workforce for their efforts and support in making it the most improved region as it soared from No. 13 in CY 2021 to No. 2 in CY 2022.

Further, he challenged them to be more resilient and proactive in achieving its battlecry ‘10 for 1’, which aims, to Region 10 for number 1.

“Let us do an assessment every month to find out our progress and strategize steps in attaining our goal,” said Dir. Collado.

He added, “Funds utilized means services delivered.” in which he recognizes DA’s partners in the development of the agri sector in Northern Mindanao which includes the local government units, farmers, farmers’ associations and cooperatives, private sectors, and other stakeholders.#

Agri 10 extends marketing and transport logistics assistance to Joseph Aguilar, an onion farmer.

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO.10) through OIC- Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado facilitates the marketing linkage of onion farmer, Joseph Aguilar and Gaisano Mall Malaybalay for the second delivery of his 2 tons of red onions on January 29, in this city.

At P260 per kilogram, Mr. Aguilar has a total sale of P544,544, in which Gaisano has committed to buying his produce at 2 tons per week.

DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga said that the department’s assistance in linking farmers to institutional buyer aims to help farmers bring their produce direct to the market.

Aside from the market linkage, DA-10 also provided the transport logistics from farm to the market.

The activity was supported by the DA-10’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), High Value Crops Development Program of the Field Operations Division and the DA- Bureau of Plant Industry- Plant Quarantine Service Cagayan de Oro and LGU Sumilao.#(ATC)

DA-10 links Sumilao, Bukidnon onion farmer to a market in Cebu.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To meet the market’s increasing demand for red onions, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) under the helm of OIC–Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado administered the market linkage and sale of ‘Red Pinoy’ onions to SariSuki Cebu on January 27, 2023.

With help from DA’s recently turned over delivery truck to the local government of Sumilao, Bukidnon dubbed as the ‘Kadiwa on Wheels’, Joseph G. Aguilar, an onion farmer from barangay Kisolon, was able to transport 1 ton of his produce overall costing to P200K (at P200 per kilo) to the CdeO City port, which was later on shipped to Cebu.

On such initiative, RED Collado said that the agency through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) vigorously pursues the facilitation of linkages of farmers and fisherfolk enterprises (FFEs) and other agri-based MSMEs with consumer markets and institutional buyers.

Through DA’s Kadiwa displays, individuals, especially those farmers’ cooperatives, and associations (FCAs) may sell their harvest at competitive prices with an assured link to a market; thereby, ensuring the quality and freshness of their agricultural produce.

The said shipment was also assisted by the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry-Plant Quarantine Service Cagayan de Oro through its OIC-Manager, Arnold S. Dela Cruz.

Ahead of Aguilar’s Cebu market, he has also sold 1,488 kilos of red onions amounting to P431,781 to Gaisano Mall Malaybalay City on January 20.#(MPMTablon)