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Agri dept hands over seeds assistance to Don Victoriano town

The agri dept eyes for more marginalized farmers and household communities in Don Victoriano, MisOcc to engage in vegetable farming and gardening with the recent turnover of assorted vegetable seeds to the local government of said town.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, January 14 – The agriculture department in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) thru Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga turned over 200 packets of assorted vegetable seeds amounting to P20,347.50 to the Municipal Agriculture’s Office (MAO) of Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental represented by Municipal Agriculturist Nylyvn T. Tugano.

Said provisions, comprise of four variants: Pinakbet, Sinigang, Chopsuey and Pechay seeds at 50 packets each.

This will be utilized by MAO-Don Victoriano to jumpstart their activities for the year in further developing their agricultural lands, particularly targeting to give the agri-inputs to marginalized farmers and household communities.

Amid the ongoing pandemic, growing homegrown vegetables has been advocated by DA as part of its centerpiece program, the Plant, Plant, Plant program.

Of which, it seeks for the attainment of food security in the household and community levels, at the same time, provide additional income should there be any surplus production. # (JLO)

R-10’s aggie dept receive P11.3-M worth Korean-funded agri-projects for Claveria town

One of the Korean-funded agri-projects in Claveria, MisOr, the greenhouse project at Brgy. Aposkahoy is seen to intensify the department’s Agri 4Ps, as it provides ideal environment for the efficient growing of vegetables such as lettuce, as taken December of last year.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, January 14, 2021 – Some P11.3 million worth of agri-interventions were officially turned over and accepted by the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) to foment the agricultural sector in Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

Said completed projects were funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through the Korea Rural Community, Corp. under the Rural Development Project for Multi-Industry Cluster Zone in the Philippines.

Representing the Korean government, Dong IL Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. Project Manager Son Sea Chul, handed over four completed projects, comprising of expansion of waterworks, warehouse building, road concreting and repair, and greenhouse in barangays Aposkahoy and Hinaplanan to DA-10 thru Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado.

The aforementioned agri-interventions are seen to intensify the implementation of the Agri 4Ps or otherwise known as the Plant, Plant, Plant program of the Philippine government thru DA, as it envisions a food secure country with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.

Witnessing the turnover and acceptance were Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga, Regional Agricultural Engineering Division Chief Engr. Pedro U. Bergado, Jr., Provincial Operations Center Chief Nilda B. Salas and other DA-10 staff. # (JCAnito)

DA-AMAD acquires wingvan for enhanced Kadiwa operations

The aggie dept in NorMin recently acquires a wingvan for the use of its enhanced Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita operations.

The Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) recently acquired a brand new Wingvan for the use of its enhanced Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita operations.

Funded under the Bayanihan Act I, the P2 million worth wingvan has a 2,500-kilogram capacity with a semi-floating type cab suspension.

Its availability will enable Kadiwa exhibitors to transport their agri-fishery products from production areas to the markets with great ease and efficiency.

Kadiwa refers to Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, is a marketing strategy that directly links farmer-producers to its patrons; thereby, reducing cost in the selling of their harvest and other by-products.

Gracing the blessing of the wingvan are DA Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness Marketing, Kristine Y. Evangelista; Carlene C. Collado, regional executive director; Carlota S. Madriaga, regional technical director for operations; Chedy V. Ansale, AMAD chief; and Joel S. Rudinas, consultant of DA-10. # (JCGamboa)

Bukidnon market vendors receive agri-assistance from DA NorMin

The government pours out assistance to a cooperative based in the municipality of Kitaotao, including market vendors in Malaybalay City and Quezon town, in Bukidnon province. Interventions comprise of packets of assorted vegetable seeds, financial grant, food packs, among others.

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – In line with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go’s initiative of providing assistance to market vendors of Bukidnon, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) has given out 1,200 (5-in-1) packets of assorted vegetable seeds to said beneficiaries on January 5, 2021.

In separate turn overs held in Malaybalay City, Kitaotao and Quezon, the department has handed out said provisions amounting P156,000 in three variants: chopsuey, pinakbet and sinigang.

DA Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness and Marketing, Kristine Y. Evangelista and DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado handed the certificate of turnover of the P5 million financial grant to the Kahusayan Consumers Cooperative in Kitaotao, Bukidnon under DA’s Enhanced Kadiwa Inclusive Food Supply Chain program.

In support to their Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita operations, the cooperative will receive a hauling truck (P2.4 million), building (P2 million), working capital (P500,000) and other equipment (P100,000).

Asec. Evangelista encouraged other cooperatives to avail of the agency’s enhanced Kadiwa program by saying, “Ang agrikultura ay hindi lamang pagtatanim, kailangang mapaikot natin [ang pera] kaya dapat matuto tayong magnegosyo.”

Meanwhile, attendees of the event also received food packs, face masks and shields, and vitamins from Senator Bong Go while select participants received bicycles which they could use given the limited transportation during this pandemic as well as tablet computers which their children could use for their education.

Go shared, said initiative aims to bring the government closer to its people most especially, “Market vendors are one of those who are greatly affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” remarked the senator.

Apart from DA, the event was also participated by other government agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), who also provided assistance to said beneficiaries.

The event was also graced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, Presidential Communications Operations Office, Secretary Martin M. Andanar, and local officials Provincial Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri, Jr., Malaybalay City Mayor Florencio T. Flores, Jr. and Vice Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran. # (AMBManto)

NMSCST eyes as a model learning site; seeks aid from Aggie dept

As initial aid to the school, NMSCST receives 150 packets of assorted vegetable seeds from the aggie dept. This will serve as a start-up in their bid in further becoming a model learning site for agriculture and contribute to its nearby communities.

As it gears towards in further becoming a model learning site for agriculture and contribute to its nearby communities in Tangub City, the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST) headed by Dr. Herbert Glenn P. Reyes, convened with officials from the agriculture department in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) led by Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado.

In a brief meeting on January 7, Dr. Reyes sought for the availment of various agri-interventions from the agency.

Of which, Dir. Collado asked them to craft proposals, indicating a thorough profiling of their area with aid from their city agriculture’s office, and comply among other requirements.

From here on, the agri-executive committed for a team to validate the feasibility of their requests.

Initially, DA NorMin has turned over a total of 150 packets of assorted vegetable seeds, in three variants: Pinakbet, Sinigang and Chopsuey to NMSCST for distribution. # (JLO)

DA NorMin launches cash, food subsidy for marginal farmers and fishers program

Damulog, Bukidnon corn farmers receive assistance thru DA’s CFSMFF, where each received P5,000, comprising of P3,000 cash and P2,000 worth of food items.

DAMULOG, BUKIDNON – Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) launched the Cash and Food Subsidy for Marginal Farmers and Fishers Program (CFSMFF) in Damulog, Bukidnon.

DA-RFO 10 Provincial Operations Chief for Bukidnon, Dr. Janet D. Lopez, who represented Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado shared, the program aims to help farmers recover from the effects brought about by the pandemic.

In Region 10, around 29,426 corn farmers will benefit the cash and food subsidy at P5,000 each – P3,000 cash and P2,000 worth of food items comprising of 25 kilograms (kg) rice (P1,000), 4.5 kg chicken (P600) and 2 trays of eggs (P400).

In Damulog, Bukidnon alone, 1,813 qualified corn farmer-beneficiaries will receive said subsidy with a total of P9 million.

With allocation from the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act law or “Bayanihan II”, the agency seeks to provide direct food and financial assistance, highlighting the theme “Biyayang pang-agrikultura, hatid sa gitna ng pandemya.”

Implementing agencies include DA under its Corn Program, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP).

CLGU CdeO, DA-10 ink MOA for P23-M agri projects to boost urban farming

MOA signing between DA NorMin and CLGU of CdeO to seal both parties’ venture into further increasing the productivity and profitability of farmers in Cagayan de Oro City.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In increasing the productivity and profitability of the farmers in Cagayan de Oro City, Mayor Oscar S. Moreno signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado of the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) on December 21, 2020.

The P23 million agri projects funded under CY2020 – Agriculture Stimulus Package Bayanihan II of DA-High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) ensures to establish a resilient food system, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comprising said amount is a 1 unit dome-type storage and packing facility and cold storage amounting to P20 million.

The establishment of the facility will extend the shelf life of highly-perishable commodities and reduce post-harvest losses of the urban farmers of the city.

Meanwhile, the P3 million Urban Agriculture (UA) Project has three subprojects: urban mushroom production (mushroom bags, poly propylene bags, bag filling machine, mushroom house and all-purpose shredder); community gardens (vegetable seeds, organic fertilizer, knapsack sprayer and hand tractor); and the modern UA or hydroponics nursery (construction of greenhouse with micro sprinkler irrigation system).

Each UA project component costs around P1 million, which will showcase the technologies of vegetable farming in the hinterland areas of the city for replication.

Witnessing the MOA signing were DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga and CdeO Acting City Agriculturist Paul Douglas Calingin. # (EMBentulan)

LGU, farmer group ink MOA with DA for Enhanced Kadiwa project

On December 17, DA-10 RED Collado signed a MOA with CAFAMCO thru its Chair Lucas W. Faborada, in the presence of AMAD.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – To ensure available and accessible food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10), thru its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), provides a financial grant to beneficiaries under its Enhanced Kadiwa Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program.

On December 17, Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Canitoan Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CAFAMCO) thru its Chair Lucas W. Faborada.

Through the program, CAFAMCO will receive a P1 million grant in support to packing house facility (P240,000 working capital, P670,000 hauling vehicle and P90,000 ancillary equipment).

CAFAMCO is one of DA-10’s regular Kadiwa suppliers and directly buys other farm produce in the hinterlands of the city and sells in Kadiwa outlets.

At the same time, DA entered into another agreement with the Local Government Unit of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental thru Municipal Mayor Rey B. Buhisan for the establishment of a P5 million trading post with equipment.

Director Collado said, the Enhanced Kadiwa program aims to provide financial grant assistance to eligible organizations to strengthen its operations for the Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita – a program that aims to bring agri-fishery products directly to the consumers.

“On behalf of our members, we are thankful to DA-RFO 10 for granting us this assistance for it will greatly aid our operations, especially on the transportation aspect,” Faborada remarked.# (AMBManto)

DA honors 2019 RAA NorMin outstanding agri extension workers, local farmer technician

DA-10 honors AEWs and an LFT in R-10 in the 2019 RAA for their food sufficiency contributions. On December 17, DA-10 RED Collado handed over the cash prizes to the honorees, including Provincial Agriculturist, Bukidnon Engr. Alson G. Quimba and Valencia City Agriculturist Connie L. Dalangan, in the presence of Rice Program Focal Person, Chona H. Nacalaban, POC Bukidnon Chief, Dr. Janet D. Lopez and Agriculturist II Paulo Miguel A. Diputado. #

CAGAYAN DE ORO – Twenty-three outstanding agricultural extension workers (AEWs) and Local Farmer Technician (LFT) in Northern Mindanao were recognized and honored in the 2019 Rice Achievers Awards for their contributions to food sufficiency thrust on December 17, 2020.

Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado awarded each AEW (22) and LFT (1) with P20,000 cash for their efforts and assistance to the rice sector.

Collado stressed, Region 10 has been consistently awarded in the annual RAA for several years.

The contributions of the 2019 awardees coming from the provinces of Bukidnon (14), Lanao del Norte (7), and Misamis Occidental were instrumental in helping the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte and the city of Valencia to be included in the top 10 National outstanding provinces, cities in the 2019 RAA.

Collado further shared, DA has poured various supports for the rice industry thru the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), aside from the regular programs of the department to scale up its hybrid and inbred rice production in spite of COVID-19 challenges.

“I congratulate all the awardees of the 2019 RAA and I hope that even if this will be the last batch of the annual RAA, you will continue to be our extension arms in DA’s mandate in providing sufficient food not only in the region but also the country.”

He also assured that DA will continue to give support in the agri sector, especially the accredited cooperatives in all commodities which include rice, corn, high-value crops, and livestock in the provinces.

Myrna Ariola, the region’s only LFT awardee from Don Carlos, Bukidnon said, “Being a farmer technician of the five barangays requires passion and dedication.”

Meanwhile, Bukidnon Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Alson G. Quimba remarked, with DA-RCEF and other agri interventions, Bukidnon has the region’s highest area of rice production will still be inspired to sustain its rice sufficiency, which is currently at 145 percent.

The 2019 RAA AEWs and LFT awardees are as follows:

BUKIDNON

Local Farmer Technician

Myrna A.Ariola – LFT, Don Carlos

Agricultural Extension Workers

Engr. Alson Quimba – Provincial Local Government Unit
Maria Lilith Turan – PLGU
Connie L. Dalangan – Valencia City
Jemuel Raffy Juanga – Valencia City
Roan R. Fernandez – Impasug-ong
Dianne Jane B. Gante – Impasug-ong
Jaeanylyn D. Balandra – Kibawe
Henry Alimpiping – Malaybalay City
Sherwin E. Blanco – Malaybalay City
Arnulfo L. Edralin – Malaybalay City
Cressencia Taguic – Malaybalay City
Fliridel Tinoy – Malaybalay City
Jan Michael Vicente R. Cruz – Valencia City
Adonis A. Torres – Valencia City

LANAO DEL NORTE

(AEW)

Letecia Ditucalan – PLGU
Mechelle Merambel – PLGU
Dodirico M. Cuaresma – Lala
Oscar Palencia – Lala
Antipas Padilla – Lala
Rosevito Pugoy – Lala
Aldrin Ybañez – Lala

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (AEW)

Ermesa Bongabong – Oroquieta CLGU

(EMBentulan)

DA strengthens agri sector thru clustering, consolidation program

Pioneering beneficiaries of the F2C2 program are being assisted in the drafting of their project proposals to address their key needs and concerns.

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – The Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) has selected five pilot commodity clusters in the region as beneficiaries of its farm and fisheries clustering and consolidation program (F2C2).

In a Consultative Meeting and Action Planning on F2C2 program on December 9, 2020, in Malaybalay City, the pioneering beneficiaries were facilitated in drafting their project proposals to address their needs and key concerns.

Each cluster represents the commodities for rice, corn, cassava, high-value crops, and livestock.

These beneficiaries include the Maramag Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MACO-MPC) of Maramag, Bukidnon; Mantibugao Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Farmer’s Cooperative of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; and Miarayon Highland Farmers Association of Talakag, Bukidnon; Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives of El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental; and San Isidro Lower Women’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative of Lala, Lanao del Norte.

According to DA-RFO 10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, the F2C2program aims to consolidate the farmers, fishers, and agripreneurs in clusters to attain economies of scale, where they can produce and earn more.

He added, through Administrative Order 27 signed by DA Secretary William D. Dar, F2C2 will also aid the beneficiaries in accessing its credit programs, advance training, farm mechanization, processing facilities, among others.

DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga emphasized, the program targets to organize the farmers and other stakeholders in the agri sector to consolidate their produce and come up with a unified buying price to their advantage.

She urged stakeholders not to focus on a single-based commodity, but to include other crops and livestock-based commodity.

Meanwhile, MACO-MPC Chair Calixto DS. Daquiado remarked, “Ang programang F2C2 sa DA dakong tabang sa mga kooperatiba kay dinhi makita ang panaghiusa sa mga mag-uuma dili lamang sa production apan apil ang marketing. Pinaagi sa coop clustering and consolidation, ang mga miyembro madasig sa pagpang-uma gumikan sa mga suportang kalakip sa programa, sama sa financing, agricultural facilities, machineries ug uban pa.”

[DA’s F2C2 Program is a big help to cooperatives, where farmer-members will be unified not only for production, but including marketing. Through coop clustering and consolidation, the members will be motivated to farm with the support and programs which includes financing, agricultural facilities, machineries and, others.]# (EMBentulan)