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SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Agriculture in Region 1 has readied a 100-hectare farm in Agoo, La Union as pilot area for the Community Hybrid Rice Farming Project in the Ilocos region.

As of press time, at least 21 farmers in Barangay Baloling, Mapandan who received 27 cattle with 27kgs of feeds each and 12 farmers in Barangay Nalsian and Talibaew in Calasiao who received a total of 16 cattles with veterinary drugs such as dewormer and vitamins (as per the request of the farmer).

Believing that the Philippines has a lot to offer in terms of farm tourism, an airline professional developed her parents' idle land into a farm tourism destination.

CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC-7) in Central Visayas pushed for more backyard and community vegetable gardening and farming to local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas to improve household nutritional value especially in this time of corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic.

BUTUAN CITY – The Army’s 403rd Infantry (Peacemaker) Brigade received farm equipments in an effort to further develop the agricultural sector in some conflict-affected areas in Bukidnon province.

Aside from being an actress and fitness trainer, Aubrey Miles is also a happy parent to three children and plentiful plants.

NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac – The Department of Agriculture found the perfect spot for its Agro-industrial hub in Luzon.

BUTUAN CITY – The 121 Farm-to-Market Roads of the Department of Agriculture (DA) implemented in various places has led to the continuous development of different livelihoods in agriculture and fishery in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region.

World Wildlife Fund-Philippines shared five steps on how to keep the food we eat clean and safe for consumption.

A home holds a special place in Filipino culture. It’s both an area for personal relaxation as well as for entertaining guests. 

LINGAYEN—Pangasinan farmers were thankful after the Department of Agriculture (DA), thru the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) turned over Tuesday, July 7, to the province of Pangasinan an initial part of the over P117.8-million worth of agricultural machinery from the national government.

A housewife from Quezon City started to garden in their home as a way to feed and bond with her family.

TACLOBAN City – In a bid to address the need to provide livelihood opportunities for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Balik Probinsya Program beneficiaries who lost their livelihood due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFiDA), National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Department of Agriculture (DA), together with An Waray Partylist will craft Eastern Visayas’ Comprehensive Agricultural Plan.

Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged Caraganons to help protect the region’s rich bounty of natural resources by planting more trees “without let up” in support to the government’s Enhanced National Greening Program (E-NGP).

From a few palm trees and shrubs to a full fledged garden, Lee Majors Fajilan, a hotelier and college professor at Saint Louis University, developed his love and passion for plants, turning his garage into a green paradise. 

Starting a collection isn’t always easy–especially one composed of plants. There are a lot of things to consider such as variety, budget, as well as the time and effort needed in order to maintain it.

BUTUAN CITY – A total of 30 former communist-New People’s Army (NPA) rebels participated in the five days skills on livelihood program in organic agriculture and livestock training in Surigao del Sur province, 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion (36th IB) Civil Military Operations (CMO) officer 1st Lt. Rodante A. Soso said.

The bags of OPV white corn seeds worth P172,800 will benefit 148 members of five indigenous associations in Carmen town, Bislig City, and Lingig town, all of Surigao del Sur province.