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DA, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INK MOA FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE PROJECT – DAR

Habitat for Humanity settlement areas will soon have access to sustainable food supply following the signing of a partnership between the foundation and the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI). Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Lili Fuentes inked a Memorandum of […]

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DA GIVES QUEZON FARMERS P36M FARM ASSISTANCE, P25M LOAN – DAR

Porfirio Caagbay, 67, of Tayabas, Quezon, used to harvest an average of 4 tons of palay (unhusked rice) without using fertilizer. This current main season, with fertilizer support from the Department of Agriculture (DA), the veteran farmer looks forward to harvesting 2 tons more, as he will apply at least four 50-kilo bags of urea […]

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DAR: DA, AFP LAUNCH KADIWA PROJECT IN CAMP AGUINALDO

Fresh and affordable farm and fishery products are now available at the national headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City through the Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary William Dar and AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Antonio […]

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9 MERCHANTS JOIN E-KADIWA EXPANSION – DAR

The Department of Agriculture’s e-Kadiwa has continued to expand, with more merchants taking part in bringing following the safe, healthy, and fresh farm produce in Metro Manila through a digital platform system. Agriculture Secretary William Dar signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Mama Sita’s, Tuko Fresh Produce, Farmers Juan Ranch, Moolk Creamy Corporation, Moneth […]

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FOOD SYSTEMS NEEDS POLICY SHIFT UNDER ‘NEW NORMAL’ – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar underscored the need to introduce policy shifts in governing food systems to achieve the “overarching goal” of ensuring food security in the country amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. During the first Pre-State of the Nation Address (Pre-SONA) forum, Dar said the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that has impacted […]

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DAR: DA LAUNCHES WEB-BASED LOAN PROGRAM FOR YOUNG AGRIPRENEURS

Young Filipinos whose proposed agribusiness projects were approved under the Department of Agriculture’s Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) financing program can now get their loans swiftly through “KAYA” cash card. The initiative was formally launched recently by Agriculture Secretary William Dar, on behalf of the DA’s Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), and Orlando Vea, […]

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DA SWINE MULTIPLIER FARMS TO AID ASF-HIT HOG RAISERS – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out plans to aid small hog raisers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) to boost pork production and strengthen industry awareness on biosecurity protocols. The intervention involves the establishment of swine multiplier farms through clustering or village-level approach composed of 20 hog farmers each. The DA through […]

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DA, RESTO PH IN PARTNERSHIP FOR ‘FARMERS PRODUCE’ – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) together with Resto PH, a group of restaurant owners with outlets situated at various malls, and SM Supermalls signed a memorandum of understanding recently, for a joint project called the “Farmers Produce.” The project aims to provide livelihood support on farmers and fishers and help in rebooting the restaurant industry […]

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RENEWABLE ENERGY TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION – DAR

To sustain food production under the Urban Agriculture Program of the government, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will be optimizing the use of renewable energy to grow food using aquaponics and hydroponics technologies. Agriculture Secretary William Dar received from Weather Philippines Foundation Inc. President Maribeth Marasigan 19 units of 30-watt solar panels that will be […]

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ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN CENTRAL LUZON TO BENEFIT FARMERS – NOGRALES

The government is set and ready to implement its Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program in various provinces in Central Luzon after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and farmers groups entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through “virtual signing” at Clark, Pampanga last […]