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Agriculture Secretary William Dar was chosen as the “Lifetime Contributor” awardee for the public sector by the board of judges of Asia CEO Awards 2020, which recognizes leaders for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the country as a whole. Richard Mills, chair of the award-giving body, said Dar is cited for his leadership and […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the inauguration and turnover of the Bado Dangwa-Guilayon Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) in Tabuk City, Kalinga under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). The road project, which was completed five months and 29 days ahead of its target, is the realization and fulfillment of a lifelong dream of Tabuk […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and young agripreneurs, Jeffrey Fernandez and Rap Pelayo of Jelfarm Fresh Produce Enterprise led the initial shipment of 2 tons of okra (ladies’ fingers or ochro) to Japan recently at the Pair-pags Center, Pasay City. “This is an indication that in spite of COVID-19, we are upping the game. Kagaya nitong okra export […]
The Department of Agriculture is allotting P65 million to help a tomato processing facility get back on its feet, and help thousands of Ilocos farmers earn a sustainable income. “We will extend needed financial assistance to the Northern Foods Corporation (NFC) to make it financially afloat and thus make it attractive for potential investors en […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched an online platform providing public access to various significant studies on the environment and natural resources generated by its Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB). Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said the platform hosts various ERDB research findings and scientific publications that proved crucial in formulating DENR […]
More than P592-million worth of assistance and interventions were extended by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to boost the productivity and income of farmers and their families in Ilocos Sur. The bulk of the assistance was comprised of farm machinery and equipment that were distributed to farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) by Agriculture Secretary William […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P100 million as support to the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS) of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB). During his recent visit to the university, Agriculture Secretary William Dar urged the leaders of the institution to level up their involvement in the academic […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P400 million under the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan 2 to further expand the Duterte administration’s urban agriculture program and attain family household food security. Agriculture Secretary William Dar thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for recently signing Bayanihan 2 that earmarks an additional fund of P24 […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting a total of P262.7 million to bankroll efforts to produce banana varieties resistant to fusarium wilt, and other development initiatives to further increase the production of quality bananas for both domestic and export markets. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said of the total amount, P100 million is earmarked under […]
To provide an accurate diagnosis of major animal diseases, prevent its spread, and ultimately protect the livestock and poultry industries in Central Luzon, a modern animal disease laboratory is now open for operation. Located in Paraiso, Tarlac City, the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) aims to provide advanced service through modern technologies to ensure […]