LOOK | To fast track the documentary processing of farmers when availing production, postharvest, and processing equipment from DA, around 20 farmers from Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bangar, Luna, San Gabriel, San Juan, Santol, and Sudipen were invited for a briefing activity today at the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1, Thursday.

Documentary requirements in the acquisition of agricultural machinery and equipment alongside RCEF accreditation were discussed in addition to the procedures on the registration and renewal of certificate of good standing, and the compliance and tax exemptions of cooperatives. Along with the DA-RFO1 Field Operations Division staff members, DOLE Senior Labor Employment Officer Ms. Susan G. read more…

DA distributes a hundred million worth of interventions to farmers of Pangasinan 5th district

In a remarkable effort to support and empower local farmers, a distribution of essential agricultural interventions amounting to 102,888,239.50 was done on June 16, 2023, at the Binalonan Civic Center, Binalonan, Pangasinan. Graced by Pangasinan 5th District Representative, Hon. Ramon Guico, Jr., the activity was attended by municipal agriculturists and farmers from the province’s fifth read more…

LOOK | A total of 35 farmers in the province of La Union participates in a two-day training organized by the High Value Crops and Development Program of DA-RFO1.

First day of the activity was held today, June 21 at the agency’s conference room with topics on vegetable production – from site and variety selection, seedling production, land preparation, planting, trellising, and fertilizing to harvesting. Farmers’ training will conclude by tomorrow with discussions on the module and procedures for acquiring Philippine Good Agricultural Practices read more…

Agri-enterprises continue to shine in ASPIRE

From a warm cup of hot choco made out from hundred percent cacao from Pangasinan to the newly innovated pakbet crisps of Ilocos young farmers, to the nine-year old bugnay wines of Ilocos Norte, and handicrafts that were creatively put together piece by piece… surely the local agribusiness industry of Region 1 has so much read more…

San Nicolas pioneers ownership registration of farm machineries and equipment in Ilocos Norte

Heeding the call for a national registration of ownership of agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment as spelled out in the DA-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2018-02, the municipality of San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte conducted its 4-day registration of various agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment in Brgy. San Guillermo, Catuguing, San Nicolas, Ilocos read more…

LOOK|| Regional Executive Director Annie Q. Bares congratulated and, at the same time, challenged the newly-appointed and promoted employees of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1, Thursday.

In her message, RED Bares commended the said employees as they successfully hurdled and advanced through the recruitment processes early this year. Among the newly appointed employees are two veterinarians, one certified public accountant, and two science research specialists, while the newly promoted employees include a development management officer, a chief agriculturist, an agriculturist, a read more…

EdSeCom meeting held; regional tourism development plan discussed

Providing updates on various development plans and programs being implemented pertaining to agriculture, tourism, investment and other priority economic programs in the region, members of the Economic Development Sectoral Committee of the Regional Development Council convened at the Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperatives (NSCC) in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur for the CY 2023 2nd Regular Meeting read more…