Previous Next A one-day technology forum was spearheaded by DA – RFO I’s research division at the Hotelinda Suites, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on January 30, 2020. The conduct of the forum is second in the region which aims to showcase the results of studies conducted by the researchers of the agency. It is also continue reading : Bridging the gap between farmers and researchers in terms of technology transfer
DA, LBP turn-over P2.002M cash aid to Pinili farmers
Previous Next The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I) in partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) turned-over P2.002 million worth of cash assistance to 404 farmers in Pinili, Ilocos Norte through the DA’s Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Program. Held at Pinili Amphitheater, Pinili, Ilocos Norte on January 28, 2020, continue reading : DA, LBP turn-over P2.002M cash aid to Pinili farmers
PSABE Ilocos Chapter conducts regional convention
Previous Next Unifying efforts of developing agricultural engineering profession as a potent component in the growth and development of the agri-fishery sector in the region, the Philippine Society of Agricultural Biosystems Engineering (PSABE) – Ilocos Chapter conducted its 9th PSABE Regional Convention. Held on Jan. 23-24, 2020 at the Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac continue reading : PSABE Ilocos Chapter conducts regional convention
DA-AMAD conducts Credit Forum with various stakeholders; updates on loan programs informed
Previous Next With the Department of Agriculture’s focus on easier credit access to farmers, the Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Division conducted a Credit Forum with the various stakeholders in Region I at the DA-Regional Field Office I 5th Floor Conference Room, San Fernando City, La Union. Aimed at providing updates and better understanding on the procedures, continue reading : DA-AMAD conducts Credit Forum with various stakeholders; updates on loan programs informed
IN farmers receive RFFA cash grant
Previous Next After successfully piloting the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Program first in the province of Pangasinan last year, the Department of Agriculture along with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) continues its implementation, this time in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Monday, January 13. RFFA is a cash assistance grant, not a loan continue reading : IN farmers receive RFFA cash grant
DA eyes higher palay harvest in 2020
The Department of Agriculture (DA) targets to produce more palay (unhusked rice) and import less rice this year, as farmers begin to reap the initial benefits of the government’s Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) program. “We aim to harvest 19.6 million metric tons (MMT) of palay, net of damage due to adverse weather conditions,” said continue reading : DA eyes higher palay harvest in 2020