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Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the Duterte administration continues to put a premium on protecting the interests and welfare of the Filipino farmers and fishers, and that sourcing additional food commodities from other countries amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic remains a “last resort” policy. “Our vision of a food-secure and resilient Philippines with prosperous […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar formally turned over the P24-million Small Water Impounding Project (SWIP) to the Arapaap Small Water Irrigation System Association (SWISA) recently in Allacapan, Cagayan. The SWIP, one of the largest of its kind in Cagayan Valley, will benefit 75 farmer-beneficiaries with a service area of 100 hectares. “Dahil sa inyong tulong ay mas […]
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 […]
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 […]
To improve quality, prevent post-harvest losses, and increase the production of rice in the Davao Region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has distributed farm machinery and equipment to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs). Agriculture Secretary William Dar and DA Region 11 Director Ricardo Oñate, Jr. awarded a total of P53.4M-worth of farm machines to […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar recently launched in in Mabini, Davao de Oro, a 62-foot fishing and patrol boat. The vessel is equipped with fish hold hatch and chiller supported with four units “Pakura,” which will serve as catcher boats. Funded by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the P5.25-million FBCA Davao Pacific Bluefin […]