Republic of the Philippines

Ilocos Region

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The Department of Agriculture in Ilocos Region through its Institutional Development Support Unit conducted a briefing cum orientation to various farmers’ associations and cooperatives (FCAs) of the first district of La Union on the guidelines of availing farm machineries and equipment today at the DA-RFO I 5th Floor Conference Room. Familiarizing the farmers’ associations and continue reading : La Union farmers’ group learn how to avail DA’s farm machinery projects in a briefing

Goodbye RRDEN and RAFEN, hello AFFREDN! Agricultural Training Institute’s Center Director, Mr. Rogelio Evangelista thus enthused in his message during the Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFFREDN) Organizational Workshop held today at the DA-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I) 5th Floor Conference Room in San Fernando City, La Union. A continue reading : DA, ATI and partners converge for organizational workshop to workout AFFREDN

As part of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO1) Women’s Month Celebration, 35 women in agriculture from different municipalities of La Union, representatives of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) La Union, and various focal persons were invited for the Agricultural Technology and Business Forum on Agriculture for Women at the continue reading : DA empowers La Union women through GAD activity on agri technology, business forum

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO 1) has kicked off the month-long celebration of Women’s Month 2024, with the sub-theme “Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas, Kakayahan ng Kababaihan Patutunayan”. This theme aims to highlight and harness the full potential of women and girls, showcasing their capabilities in contributing to national growth and continue reading : DA-RFO 1 kicks-off 2024 Women’s Month Celebration

An adventure as that of young adult novels, three friends: Franz Justin B. Dancel (21), Efanna Felice D. Casil (21), and Althea Victoria A. Cainglit (21) from Ilocos Norte opened their doors on the path to success by bringing the CUPSD Instant Dinengdeng to the table. Past lessons behind them and the strive to move continue reading : Instant dinengdeng: A trio’s tale to the taste of home

Municipal and city agriculturists from the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union were gathered on separate schedules and venue for a consultation and assessment meeting to discuss agri program updates of the various banner programs of the Department of Agriculture and be updated on their respective province’s production performance output for CY 2023. The meetings continue reading : DA convenes LGU partners for consultation, assessment on aggie performance in the region

Keeping the 43-Economic Development Sectoral Committee (EDSECOM) member-agencies updated on the programs and projects for endorsement to the Regional Development Council (RDC), the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos, as the Committee Head, hosted the 1st Quarter Regular EDSECOM meeting at the DA-RFO I 5th Floor Conference Room, San Fernando City La Union today, March 8. continue reading : 1st EdSecom meeting held; economic development projects discussed

Identifying the top ten best performing hybrid rice varieties in the province of Ilocos Norte, the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos through its Extension Support Group under the Rice Banner Program has successfully concluded the series of Provincial Rice Technology Forum in Brgy. Libtong, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte on March 7, 2024. Identified as the top continue reading : Provincial Rice Technology forum yields results; top performing rice varieties showcased among farmers

Mergene Ferrer, a business administration graduate, found himself at a crossroads, deciding between an office job and venturing into farming. Inspired by his late father, a farmer, and the hardships of life, Mergene dreamed of owning his own business one day. Thus, he chose the path less traveled by young generations today, and embarked on continue reading : Dream it, and do it: A young farmer’s small dream put into a successful reality

Remaining steadfast in addressing the possible negative impact of the prolonged dry spell being experienced by some areas in the region, the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos set-off its Regional Disaster Risk & Reduction Management Office (RDRRMO) for the tightened monitoring of reported El Niño affected areas. DA-RFO I’s Field Operations Service in the region continue reading : DA sustains production support efforts to cushion impact of El Niño