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DA ALLOTS P592M TO AID ROLLY-HIT BICOL FARMERS

The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), has allotted P592,432,000 as indemnification fund for 32,761 Bicol farmers, whose insured crops were damaged by Super Typhoon Rolly. Agriculture Secretary William Dar made the announcement during a simple program in Polangui, Albay, where he led the distribution of P90-million worth of various assistance […]

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BRAZIL CAN CHALLENGE PH POULTRY IMPORT BAN – DAR

All member-countries have an equal right to challenge each other whenever there are trade complaints lodged before the World Trade Organization (WTO). Thus, is the reply of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to a letter received recently through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) from the Government of Brazil regarding the ban imposed by the […]

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FISHERFOLK HIT BY TAAL ERUPTION GET AID – DAR

Four municipalities in the third district of Batangas received P54.4 million-worth of interventions from the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently for the recovery of the farmers and fisherfolk affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Agriculture Secretary William Dar, DA Calabarzon Regional Field Office (RFO) Director Arnel De Mesa, and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources […]

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GROW RICE VARIETIES PREFERRED BY CONSUMERS – DAR

After attaining increased palay production during the 2019-2020 dry season and the current main season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) now eyes the promotion of rice varieties that are preferred by consumers. “We need to adapt to the changes brought about by the rice tariffication law, one of which is consumers’ preference for quality rice. […]

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DA, QC PUSH FOR AQUAPONICS PROJECT – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Quezon City Local Government Unit (LGU) forged a new partnership to promote urban aquaculture and the use of aquaponics technology at the Quezon City Hall. Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Mayor Joy Belmonte also discussed the establishment of the National Urban Agriculture Research and Learning Center to be […]

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DAR BAGS ASIA CEO 2020 AWARD FOR PUBLIC SECTOR

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 […]

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DA POURS P1B FUND FOR KALINGA PROJECTS – DAR

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 […]

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DA TO UPGRADE ILOCOS TOMATO PROCESSING PLANT – DAR

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 […]

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DA GRANTS UPLB P100M FOR R&D – DAR

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 […]

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DAR NAMES NEW FOOD SECURITY AMBASSADOR

Young farmer-agripreneur and AGREA president Cherrie Atilano takes on a new challenge after being named Ambassador on Food Security by Agriculture Secretary William Dar. As an ambassador, Atilano who was already into farming at the early age of 12, will campaign for advocacies of the Department of Agriculture towards the attainment of a food-secure and […]