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DA partners with Nestlé to benefit Mindanao Robusta coffee growers
2023年3月4日

DA partners with Nestlé to benefit Mindanao Robusta coffee growers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestlé Philippines, Inc. will implement the Mindanao Robusta Coffee Project aimed at enhancing the sustainability of Robusta coffee farming in Mindanao by improving the farmers’ access to farm inputs, training, and market opportunities. DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Nestlé Philippines, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kais Marzouki signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the project implementation on March 1, 2023. “I thank everybody [involved], most especially Nestlé, for embarking on a program that we all know is very important to Filipino farmers and the country. All of us will work together as one and I hope that this will be the […]

DA rolls out special loan program for onion farmers
2023年3月4日

DA rolls out special loan program for onion farmers

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to attain food security for the country, the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) has launched the Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program for Onion Farmers to provide local producers easy access to credit loans for facilities, machineries, and other equipment. The DA-ACPC’s loan program will pave the way for affordable yet high-quality locally-produced onions. The loan program is also aligned with the DA’s Optimization and Resiliency in the Optimization and Resiliency In the Onion Industry Network (ORION) Program, which is geared towards a self-sufficient, profitable, and progressive onion industry in the country. Launched last March 1, the ANYOLoan program for […]

Pinoy youth build agri-enterprises in support of PBBM admin’s food security agenda
2023年2月28日

Pinoy youth build agri-enterprises in support of PBBM admin’s food security agenda

At least 2,955 young Filipinos have availed of the assistance and support for their agribusiness proposals under the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Youth Farmers’ Challenge (YFC) in line with the Marcos administration’s food security agenda. The incentive program, which is being supported by Senator Imee Marcos, has encouraged Filipino youth nationwide to venture into enterprises related to food production and processing for the years 2021 and 2022 Under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the government is banking on the innovativeness and out-of-the box ideas of the young Filipinos to ensure food sustainability as well as the creation of opportunities in the agribusiness across the country. The DA’s […]

Young students pledge to be “RICEponsible”
2022年11月16日

Young students pledge to be “RICEponsible”

Sixth grade students from the Raya School Fairview pledged to be “RICEponsible” or to consume rice responsibly during the 20th Ceremonial Rice Harvesting at Rizal Park on November 11, 2022. The event, which was hosted by the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and National Rice Program, is part of the 2022 National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) celebration to raise rice awareness, promote better health, and support local farmers, among others. The students and their teachers/guardians committed to follow NRAM’s “A-Ba-Ka-Da” campaign. A-Ba-Ka-Da stands for “Adlay, mais, saba, atbp. ay ihalo sa kanin,” “Brown rice ay kainin,” “Kanin ay huwag ay sayangin,” at “Dapat bigas ng Pilipinas ang […]

DA doubles down on “Be RICEponsible” advocacy
2022年11月16日

DA doubles down on “Be RICEponsible” advocacy

“To show our never-ending support to our rice farmers, we must patronize buying locally produced rice and rice-based products,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel De Mesa urged. During the Opening of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) Exhibit at DA on November 14, 2022, Assistant Secretary De Mesa highlighted the “Be RICEponsible” advocacy as the NRAM’s official theme until 2028. He also stressed that to be responsible consumers, everyone should start with the new “A Ba Ka Da” movement. “A” stands for “Adlay, mais, saba, atbp. ay ihalo sa kanin (Mix rice with other staples such as adlai, saba, corn, etc.)” and “B” is for “Brown […]

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