PANGASINAN – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO 1) successfully conducted a three-day massive spraying operation using botanical insecticides to combat the onion armyworm infestation in Pangasinan on February 4-5 and 7, 2025. The intervention targeted over 138 hectares of affected onion farms, covering 48 hectares in Brgys. Vacante, San Pedro, continue reading : DA-RFO 1 leads three-day massive spraying operation to combat onion armyworm infestation in Pangasinan
DA-Region 1 leads 4th quarter Reg’I Management Council meeting to strengthen inter-agency collaboration
The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), as Chair of the Regional Management Council (RMC), spearheaded the conduct of the 4th Quarter RMC Meeting on February 11, 2025. Hosted by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I), the meeting was held at ATI, Tebag, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan. The quarterly RMC meeting continue reading : DA-Region 1 leads 4th quarter Reg’I Management Council meeting to strengthen inter-agency collaboration
DA-RFO1 empowers farmers with financial grants for better market access
The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO 1), through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), awarded financial grants to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Bantay, Ilocos Sur, and Basista, Pangasinan today, February 10, 2025. OIC-Regional Executive Director Dr. John B. Pascual, together with Regional Technical Director for Operations Engr. Dennis I. Tactac, continue reading : DA-RFO1 empowers farmers with financial grants for better market access
DA-RFO1 and Ilocos Sur Gov’t Unveil Key Projects to Boost Irrigation, Aquaculture, Crop Production
The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), through its Ilocos Sur Research Center I (ISReC), in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur, led the blessing and inauguration of a Solar-Powered Water Irrigation System, stocking of tilapia and hito fry at the newly built aquaculture farm, and Farmers’ Field Day for the continue reading : DA-RFO1 and Ilocos Sur Gov’t Unveil Key Projects to Boost Irrigation, Aquaculture, Crop Production
First Lady brings ‘Lab for All Caravan’ to Pangasinan
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos visited Bayambang, Pangasinan on Thursday to lead the ‘LAB for All Caravan,’ providing free medical and government services to thousands of Pangasinenses. A collaborative effort among government agencies and other private institutions, LAB for All is a project by the First Lady that started in May 2023. It aims to bridge continue reading : First Lady brings ‘Lab for All Caravan’ to Pangasinan
DA Ilocos Region strengthens research collab with AFREDDN through MoU signing
Through its Research Division, the Department of Agriculture Ilocos Region effectively led a meeting with heads and representatives from various member institutions of the Agricultural and Fisheries Research, Development, and Extension Network (AFRREDN) today, February 7, 2025, at the DA-RFO 1 conference hall. A ceremonial signing of the MoU was conducted to strengthen research collaboration continue reading : DA Ilocos Region strengthens research collab with AFREDDN through MoU signing
DA Ilocos Region strengthens PAFES implementation thru Benchmarking Activity
In a bid to enhance the implementation of the Province-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension System (PAFES) across the Ilocos Region, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), led by PAFES focal person and Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PMED) Chief Ms. Doris Joy Garcia, spearheaded a benchmarking activity for key PAFES implementers from continue reading : DA Ilocos Region strengthens PAFES implementation thru Benchmarking Activity
Provincial Rice Techno Forum showcases 33 hybrid rice seeds and 16 bio-fert products
Finding the most suitable hybrid rice varieities during dry season, the DA -Ilocos Region, thru its Rice Banner Program and in tandem with the Local Government Unit of Alaminos, Pangasinan, conducted the Provincial Rice Techno Forum at Brgy. Tangcarang, Alaminos City, Pangasinan on January 30, 2025. Thirteen (13) hybrid rice seed and 13 bio fertilizer continue reading : Provincial Rice Techno Forum showcases 33 hybrid rice seeds and 16 bio-fert products
YFC levels up thru assessment, open dialog among FCAs, awardees
To enhance support for young agripreneurs, the Young Farmers Challenge Program (YFCP) of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I), led by YFCP Focal Person Ms. Rhoda Galban, conducted a Project Assessment and Evaluation on January 31, 2025, at the DA-RFO I Conference Room. The activity gathered Local Government Units (LGUs), continue reading : YFC levels up thru assessment, open dialog among FCAs, awardees
DA-RFO1 receives PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition, honors retirees and loyalty awardees
The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO1) on January 30, 2025, was granted the PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition by the Civil Service Commission Regional Office 1. The PRIME HRM, or Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management, is a program by CSC, created to improve the human resource management skills continue reading : DA-RFO1 receives PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition, honors retirees and loyalty awardees