A technical briefing for the implementation of the Mango Industry Productivity Enhancement Project under the Bayanihan II fund was conducted recently by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 on the four provinces of the region. Under the said project, P30-M fund was allocated to boost and enhance the mango productivity in Ilocos. Per continue reading : DA conducts a Technical Briefing regarding the Mango Industry Productivity Enhancement Project’s Implementation
DA-PRDP Ilocos Launch GeoSMART App
The Investment in AFMP Planning at the Local and National Levels (IPLAN) Component and the Geomapping and Governance Unit of the DA-PRDP Ilocos Region launched the GeoSmart Application during the Training on Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) for PPMIUs cum Production of CRV Maps of PRDP Champion Commodities with Provinces of Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte continue reading : DA-PRDP Ilocos Launch GeoSMART App
DA’s Market Linkage Yields P3.8M Income for Mungbean Farmers in Ilocos Norte
Three farmers associations in Dingras, Ilcoos Norte successfully marketed their 61 tons of mungbean harvest worth P3.8 million to Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation through DA’s market-matching activity. The Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO I) assisted the CSDCS Farmers Association, Lanas Timpuyog Farmer Association and the United Barong Kalawaan Farmers Association as the continue reading : DA’s Market Linkage Yields P3.8M Income for Mungbean Farmers in Ilocos Norte
DA-Region I Gives P5M Cattle Fattening Project to Sto. Domingo Farmers
Bringing hope and joy to 100 backyard cattle raisers in Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur, the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos Region, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur distributed Php 5 million worth of Feedlot Cattle Fattening Project under the DA’s Bayanihan II – “To Recover As One” to the continue reading : DA-Region I Gives P5M Cattle Fattening Project to Sto. Domingo Farmers
DA Ilocos joins the Two-Day Virtual National Convention on Food Security
#NFSS2021 | The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 joins in the two-day virtual national convention on food security hosted by the Department of Agriculture Central Office, with esteemed plenary speakers to discuss strategies and issues on how to level-up the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector. – RAFIS Ilocos Region FB Page Previous Next
DA in Ilocos Teams up with Phoenix Gas Station on Kadiwa Project
Strengthening partnership with the private sector, the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos Region through the Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) forged partnership with the Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. for the establishment of Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita at the Phoenix Gasoline Station, in tandem with the Local Government Unit of Magaldan in Pangasinan. Aimed at continue reading : DA in Ilocos Teams up with Phoenix Gas Station on Kadiwa Project
Adorna Assumes Farmer-Director Role for Farmers, Fisherfolk’s Month
In a symbolic kick-off activity for the month-long celebration of Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month, DA-RFO I OIC-Regional Executive Director Nestor D. Domenden turned over the symbolic Key of Commitment to Mr. Vincent Adorna as he assumes his role as Farmer Director for the entire month of May. The ceremony was virtually witnessed by farmers from continue reading : Adorna Assumes Farmer-Director Role for Farmers, Fisherfolk’s Month
DA-RFO I Recognizes LGU Partners and LFTs in the Rice Achiever’s Award
In conjunction with the celebration of Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s month this May, the Department of Agriculture – Ilocos Region conducted the Annual Rice Achiever’s Awarding for the 32 agricultural extension workers in the four provinces of Region I. On separate dates and venues, the initial awarding activity was held on April 14, 2021 at the continue reading : DA-RFO I Recognizes LGU Partners and LFTs in the Rice Achiever’s Award
Meet the MAYA Interns of the DA Ilocos Region
The Mentoring and Attracting Youth in Agriculture (MAYA) is a 6-month internship program of the Department of Agriculture. In Region 1, 15 graduates of agriculture and related courses were chosen and are deployed in DA offices, research stations, and partner associations and cooperatives where they undergo two tracks of mentorship: the employment and entrepreneurship track. continue reading : Meet the MAYA Interns of the DA Ilocos Region
DA RFO I Features Outstanding Farmers & Fisherfolks for the Month of May
In celebration of Farmers’ & Fisherfolk’s Month 2021, DA-RFO I is featuring for the whole month of May its Outstanding Farmers & Fisherfolk that brought pride and honor to the region with their exemplary contributions as food producers and served as inspiration to others with their stories of success. Salute to all our famers and continue reading : DA RFO I Features Outstanding Farmers & Fisherfolks for the Month of May