Agri 10 supports Iligan City in the conduct of its third Farmers’ Summit..

Around 180 farmers, Barangay Agricultural and Fishery Council (BAFC) chairpersons, and members of farmers’ cooperatives/associations in Iligan City participated in the 3rd Farmers Summit on October 26, 2022.

The event was organized by the LGU of Iligan City to provide a venue for the local farmers to sell and promote their products and apprise them on the latest agricultural developments and market networking trends.

The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado took part in the summit to back the LGU’s initiative in creating market opportunities for the farmers.

DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations, Carlota S. Madriaga commended the LGU’s effort in organizing the summit, saying such cause favors small farmers in building linkages with potential buyers of their produce.

Madriaga noted that the DA has been intensifying its efforts in providing agricultural interventions to the farmers’ cooperatives and associations to mobilize them as the agency’s partners in scaling up the region’s agriculture sector.

She added the summit will also pave way for farmers to better access sources of credit and financing, as well as explore the possibility of “big brother-small brother” partnership.

Iligan City Mayor Frederick W. Siao expressed his gratitude to the farmers, National Government Agencies (NGAs) and the private sector for the success of the 3rd Farmers Summit.

“Your support in this endeavor will go a long way as we believe that the first step towards a stronger industry is through strong ties that will bind us together in achieving our common goal in improving the agriculture sector,” he said.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Director Noralaine R. Rasul, Ph.D, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) OIC-Provincial Director, Luz G. Galda, President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan Incorporated (CCIFII) Ms. Reggie Punongbayan, City Agriculture Focal Person, Kevin R. Fernan, and the Committee Chair on Agriculture, Councilor Samuel P. Huertas, also shared their messages of support to the farmers and the LGU.

The 3rd Farmers Summit was spearheaded by Iligan City’s Agriculture Office together with the Accredited Learning Sites in Entrepreneurial Agriculture Cooperative, Robinson’s Place Iligan City, and the CCIFII. #(RDMElloren)

DA-10 through its Livestock program spearheads the celebration of the Livestock and Poultry month as per DA SO No. 411, s. of 2021.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) staged its second Livestock and Poultry month celebration at the agency compound on October 27-28, 2022.

DA-10 Field Operations Division chief Luz I. Guzman said the activity carries the theme, “Sa Paghahayupan, May Kinabukasan”, which is celebrated every month of October following DA Special Order No. 411, series of 2021, focusing on recognizing and valuing the efforts of the stakeholders in the livestock and poultry industries.

DA-10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado shared that the agency aims to support more livestock and poultry farmers while also assisting Northern Mindanao in achieving food sufficiency and security.

The two-day activity was filled with presentations such as Rabbit Production from Argie Son of Misamis Oriental Rabbit Raisers and Breeders Association, the African Swine Fever (ASF) status in Region 10, and livestock and poultry accomplishments presented by DA-10 Livestock focal person Jamaica L. Docdoc.

The event was also packed with fun games such as battle of the brain, egg catching, live weight identification, and contests such as balot eating, chicken plucking, cooking of chicken adobo.

These were taken part by DA-10’s Administrative and Finance, Field Operations, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Regional Agricultural Engineering, Integrated Laboratory, Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance, Regulatory and Research divisions, and Office of the Regional Director.

Also present in the activity were DA-10 OIC-Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations Cora A. Dumayaca, Regulatory Division chief Audy G. Maagad and other DA-10 personnel. #(MPMTablon, Photo credits: RLTolentino)

DA-10 through AMAD supports the conduct of the 2022 Oro Best Expo, held in CdeO City.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) supports the staging of the 2022 Oro Best Expo which runs on October 26-30, 2022, in this city.

With the theme “Transforming Mindanao Agriculture towards a Food-Secure Future”, the said expo was organized by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) to promote and showcase food and agricultural products, and various agri-fishery services in the region.

The DA-10 participated in the expo to help farmers, fishers and other food industry stakeholders in the region to promote their products and services and link them with potential buyers and partners to expand their market reach.

DA-10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado said the agency supported the event as part of its goal in transforming, improving, and sustaining the food supply chain in the region.

“We are intensifying our efforts in providing our farmers and fishers the access to profitable markets through activities like this expo. It is our aim to capacitate them to be part of our effort in invigorating the region’s agriculture sector” Director Collado said.

The DA-attached agencies such as the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), National Dairy Authority (NDA), National Food Authority (NFA), and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) also showcase their products and services at the DA booth during the expo.

The department also invited a number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the different parts of the region to display their products at the expo. # (CRSeraspe)

Agri 10 delivers agri-interventions to the MILF community in Lanao del Norte.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY –The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) has continuously extend agri assistance to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) community through the 123rd Base Command of Barangay Panalawan, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte during the recently conducted serbisyo caravan in the said town.

DA-10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado said that this activity aims to address issues in the community by bridging governance and development gaps and applying the needed government interventions in attaining sustainable peace, social justice, and development.

The aggie department through LDN Provincial Operation Center (POC) headed Engr. Abdulharis P. Paporo, distributed 6,000 pieces cacao seedlings, 35 bags of inbred rice seeds, 3 knapsack sprayers, 20 bags of Open Pollinated Varieties (OPV) corn, 75 bags organic fertilizer, and 150 packets of vegetable seeds to the beneficiaries.

Mayor Maminta S. Dimakuta, Al-Hadj, of Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the different stakeholders involved in the said activity.

Services from other government agencies such as medical consultation, dental check-up, tooth extraction, and services of the Land Transportation Authority (LTO) and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) were also offered. Said event was spearheaded by the local government unit (LGU) of Tagoloan in cooperation with the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict Northern Mindanao (RTF-ELCAC-X). # (Maria Paz M. Tablon)

DA-10 provides vegetable seeds and IEC materials during the conduct of the 2022 Dagyaw.

Aimed at providing a one-stop shop for government programs and services, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) joins the Dagyaw Town Hall Meeting on October 27, 2022 held at Centrio, Ayala Mall, Cagayan de Oro City.

Coming from Hiligaynon term for “Bayanihan,” Dagyaw 2022 aims to hold a dialogue with stakeholders from various sectors, primarily to discuss on plans, programs and interventions under the new administration.

The said event is in commemoration of the Local Government’s Month celebration where the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in collaboration with the different government agencies, holds the regional dialogue, bringing government services closer to the people as they welcome the inquiring public in their respective booths.

In response to this event, DA-10 OIC Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado lauded DILG for said initiative as public can have easier access to government services.

For DA-10, distribution 4-in-1 pack Chopsuey Mix containing Bell Pepper, Carrot, Cabbage, and Cauliflower seeds, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials were distributed and queries of walk-in clients were catered.

Apart from DA, other agencies such as Department of Health (DOH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and Social Security System (SSS) also attended the said event. # (AMBManto, DA-10)

DA-10 OIC-RED Collado talks about swine industry recovery project with CdeO City mayor Uy.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) headed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado discussed with City Mayor Rolando A. Uy the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) project for 2023 at the latter’s office on October 26, 2022.

RED Collado said that the project aims to calibrate the repopulation and enhancement of the local swine industry to recover the sector’s capacity to produce sufficient supply of hogs and pork in the city.

As a component of the INSPIRE program, DA-10 has allocated Php10 million for the construction of biosecured swine fattening facility, procurement of piglets, feeds, drugs and biologics that will serve as starter to increase the production of the hog industry.

Attendees to the meeting are City Councilor Jay Roa Pascual, City Veterinarian Dr. Perla T. Asis, and DA-10 personnel. # (MPMTablon, Photo credits: CMO)

DA-10 thru OIC-RED Collado signifies its support for the sustainable management of Macajalar Bay and CdeO river.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao helmed by OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, the co-chair of the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council (CDORBMC) manifests its support during the tripartite signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

The MOU provides the support and involvement of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in the Macajalar Bay Development Alliance (MBDA) and the CDORBMC in establishing a strong and viable link in the Provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon to boost investment in Green and Blue Economies.

Misamis Oriental Governor Peter M. Unabia and the MBDA chair emphasized that governance should be focused on next-generation, underscoring his advocacy for the preservation of the environment.

DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga and the Co-Chair of CDORBMC as one of the witnesses of the signing of the MOU shared, “Our efforts will revitalize the environment which will provide food production, industry, and tourism, in restoring vital natural resources.”

All parties agreed to pool their respective and other mobilized resources to support the MBDA and CDORBMC project and programs for effective and sustainable management of the seascape-landscape continuum which all affect the entire contiguous bay and connected landscapes.

The CDORBMC is a multi-sectoral platform in environmental governance comprised of a diverse pool of Civil Society Organizations (CSO), national government agencies, LGUs, and the private sector.

The MBDA comprised the local chief executives of the member-LGUs of CdeO City, El Salvador City, Alubijid, Balingasag, Binuangan, Jasaan, Kinoguitan, Lagonglong, Laguindingan, Opol, Salay, Sugbongcogon, Tagoloan, Villanueva and the Province of Misamis Oriental. #(ATCabig, Photo: PLGU MOR)

OneDA RMC prepares for next year’s agri-fishery projects for R-10.

Cagayan de Oro City – To set out plans and policies for streamlined implementation of agri-fishery programs and projects in Northern Mindanao next year, the DA-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) Regional Management Committee (RMC) convened for its third quarter meeting Tuesday, October 18 in this city.

Chaired by DA-Region 10 OIC-Regional Executive Director, Carlene C. Collado, the DA-10 RMC is an executive body composed of heads of office of the different DA-attached agencies, bureaus and corporations, who oversee the rollout of agri-fishery programs and projects in the region.

In the meeting, the RMC members agreed to consolidate the budget appropriated for the DA instrumentalities in 2023 for proper communication to the provincial LGUs and district representatives.

They also presented and assessed their 2022 accomplishments as of the third quarter, anticipating a bigger allocation for agriculture next year.

To expedite implementation of agri-fishery projects lined up in 2023, Dir. Collado urged the RMC to hold Early Procurement Activities (EPA) for their respective offices.

“Through the EPA you can systematically utilize your budget by obligating big ticket projects early on next year” he advised. Dir. Collado also challenged the RMC to be keen in implementing their projects in the region in concordance with the LGUs.

For her part, DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations, Carlota S. Madriaga enjoined the RMC member agencies to take part in the 2022 Mindanao Food Congress and the Oro Best Expo scheduled end of this month.

“The expo is an opportunity for us to showcase our services and products to the public. Let us take full advantage of the activity to bring our offices closer to our clientele” she said. The DA-10 is one of the lead convenor of the said congress and expo organized by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce. Details for the preparation of the OneDA 2022 Annual Report and the holding of other significant activities were also tackled in the meeting. The 4th quarter DA-10 RMC meeting is scheduled mid-November to be held at the DA-10 Research Station, the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. #(ATalib)

DA-10 through the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section holds an InfoCar in Camiguin province to apprise agri stakeholders on the different programs, projects and services for the development of the agri sector.

Mambajao, Camiguin – To apprise the farmers and the local government units (LGUs) on the DA programs, projects and services, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) under the leadership of OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado conducted an Information Caravan (InfoCar), in the province of Camiguin on October 6, this town.

The caravan is an avenue for DA-10 and its attached bureaus such as the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and the Philippine Crop Insurance, Corp. (PCIC) to bring their services closer to the farmers.

Through the caravan, DA-10 aims to update the agriculture stakeholders on the DA projects lined up for implementation in their respective areas.

To fuel agricultural development in the island-province of Camiguin, DA-10 has proposed various agri-livelihood projects for the five municipalities of the province for CY 2023.

The projects include provision of agricultural inputs and materials, farm machinery and equipment, veterinary drugs and biologics, livestock and poultry dispersal, capability training, construction of agricultural facilities and farm-to-market roads.

Such projects are funded under DA regular programs – Rice, Corn, Livestock, Organic Agriculture and High Value Crops Development, and the locally funded project, Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program.

In her message, DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations, Carlota S. Madriaga encouraged the farmers to enroll to DA’s Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and organize themselves as an association to gain better access to DA projects.

“The DA will only grant big ticket projects to goverment-recognized and accredited farmers’ cooperatives, associations. I urge you to organize in your communities with the help of your respective LGUs,” Dir. Madriaga said.

She also urged the farmers to practice balanced soil fertilization by using organic soil conditioners as a way of coping with the skyrocketing prices of commercial fertilizers.

For his part, Camiguin Board Member and Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, Louis S. Bollozos, DVM called on the farmers to take advantage of the caravan by communicating their queries and concerns to DA.

He also bared the provincial government’s plans for expansive promotion and development of organic agriculture in Camiguin in the coming years.

As a veterinarian, Board Member Bollozos urged the farmers to observe biosecurity measures in their farm to guard against the proliferation of ASF.

Highlighting the InfoCar is PCIC’s distribution of ASF indemnity to 12 beneficiaries.

As of October 3, PCIC has already distributed a total of P944K worth of ASF indemnity to 37 claimants in Camiguin.

DA-10 will cap its regionwide InfoCar, in the province of Bukidnon late this month. # (ATalib)

DA-10 headed by OIC-RED Collado holds EPA for the agency’s FY 2023 deliverables.

The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao holds the Early Procurement Activity (EPA) at the agency’s Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) in Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on October 10, 2022 marking the start of the procurement activity for FY 2023.

DA-10 banner programs such as Rice, Corn, Livestock, High Value Crops Development, and Organic Agriculture, presented their physical and financial target for next year for the department to strategize on how to accomplish deliverables as scheduled.

OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado also lauded the DA-10 family for overall outstanding performance during the CY 2022 third quarter assessment.

Supporting Dir. Collado is the Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga with the division chiefs, provincial center chiefs, and station chiefs of the department. # (MGBS)