BAGULIN, La UnionβThe Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) has recently given a boost to the livelihood of another farmer association (FA) beneficiary by delivering a new set of cattle to be raised by the members of the FA. Seven upgraded male Brahmans were handed over to Dina Pascua, the president of the Sinabugan Farmers continue reading : πππβπ₯ πππππ₯π π π’π―ππ§ ππ¨ π π π’π§ ππ‘π π‘π’π π‘π₯ππ§π ππ¨π°π§ π’π§ ππ ππ§π’π¨π§
DA conducts YFC Summit and Awarding Ceremonies
The Department of Agriculture in Ilocos Region conducted a two-day summit and regional awarding ceremonies of the Young Farmers Challenge Program. Held at the DA-RFO Iβs 5th Floor Conference Room on October 19-20, 2023, the YFC Summit and Awarding Ceremonies recognized the 11 vibrant and active young farmers in the region with their proposed agri-based continue reading : DA conducts YFC Summit and Awarding Ceremonies
The Department of Agriculture High-Value Crops Development Programs spearheaded another leg of the Onion and Mango Credit Caravan for farmers in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur at the Centennial Arena in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Thursday, October 19
Approximately 150 mango and onion farmers attended the credit caravan, serving as a platform to disseminate current information on the agricultural credit programs provided by the DA-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), along with the insurance program under the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).Partner continue reading : The Department of Agriculture High-Value Crops Development Programs spearheaded another leg of the Onion and Mango Credit Caravan for farmers in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur at the Centennial Arena in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Thursday, October 19
1st F2C2 Regional Summit held to strengthen unity among regional farm clusters
Underscoring the power of unity and collaboration, the 1st F2C2 Regional Summit brought together farmers and fisherfolks from across the region to foster stronger connections and encourage partnerships with institutional buyers. With the theme, “Building Bridges: Strengthening Farm and Fisheries Networks”, this initiative seeks to establish a better market linkage and encourage big brother and continue reading : 1st F2C2 Regional Summit held to strengthen unity among regional farm clusters
Pangasinan, La Union farmers take part in onion, mango credit caravan
At least 150 farmers from the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union convene for the onion and mango credit caravan on Tuesday in Bayambang, Pangasinan.The activity was held to intensify information dissemination among farmers on credit services in support to their agricultural activities, Ilocos farmers being the top producers of mango and second in onion continue reading : Pangasinan, La Union farmers take part in onion, mango credit caravan
Use of biofertilizers determined better approach in Region 1 through Balance Fertilization Strategy Challenge
In collaboration with participating biofertilizer companies and Longping seed company, the Department of Agriculture – Ilocos Region, through the Rice Banner Program, conducted a Balance Fertilization Strategy Challenge Field day in Brgy. Namboongan, Sto. Tomas, La Union on October 11.According to Mr. Rodolfo Estrada Jr, Regional Techno Demo Coordinator, this challenge, only one rice variety continue reading : Use of biofertilizers determined better approach in Region 1 through Balance Fertilization Strategy Challenge
Ilocos Sur farmers receive 17M worth of Aggie interventions
In preparation for the dry season, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO1) distributed a total of Php17,720,952 worth of agricultural interventions during a distribution activity held at the DA-Ilocos Sur Research and Experiment Center (ISREC), San Juan, Ilocos Sur on October 6, 2023. 2,009 bags of hybrid palay seeds worth Php9,643,200 continue reading : Ilocos Sur farmers receive 17M worth of Aggie interventions
4 DA employees take oath for permanent position
Adding to the 216 permanent workforce of the Department of Agriculture in Ilocos Region are the four newly appointed employees who took their oath into office at the 5th Floor, DA RFO I’s Conference Room today, October 6. 2024. Four employees, namely, Ms. Hanna Jimenez, Mr. Rommel Joshua Victorio, both appointed as Agriculturist I and continue reading : 4 DA employees take oath for permanent position
To underscore the role of the hybrid rice in ensuring food security, a Provincial Rice Technology Forum was conducted on October 3 in Barangay San Felipe, San Juan, La Union. To cater the needs of the farmers of La Union, two demo sites were established, one for each district, with a second site in Sto. Tomas La Union.
The activity also marked the culmination of the hybrid rice challenge, bringing together over 100 farmers from La Union, providing them with firsthand opportunity to observe and evaluate the performance of various hybrid rice varieties. The activity was a collaborative effort between the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1, the provincial and local government, continue reading : To underscore the role of the hybrid rice in ensuring food security, a Provincial Rice Technology Forum was conducted on October 3 in Barangay San Felipe, San Juan, La Union. To cater the needs of the farmers of La Union, two demo sites were established, one for each district, with a second site in Sto. Tomas La Union.
SHSC in Ilocos Sur is Region I’s bet in the national Search for Outstanding CoCMEA
Verifying the compliances of the Ilocos Region’s contender to the technical requirements of the nationwide Search for Outstanding Corn Cluster Management Excellence Award (CoCMEA), the technical working group of the Search Committee conducted a one-day field validation to the Sacred Heart Savings Cooperative (SHSC) on October 5, 2026. Led by the team leader, Mr. Ace continue reading : SHSC in Ilocos Sur is Region I’s bet in the national Search for Outstanding CoCMEA