To bring government services and programs closer to Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and communities affected by armed conflict, the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) Consultative Meeting was conducted on May 12, 2026, in Sitio Han-ayan, Brgy. Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur.  The activity was spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture (DA)- Caraga in partnership with the local government unit of Lianga, continue reading : Services and Hope Brought to IP Communities through PRLEC

The Department of Agriculture–Caraga (DA–Caraga) formally conducted the Ceremonial Turnover of Leadership on January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., marking the transition of leadership from Outgoing Regional Executive Director (RED) Arlan M. Mangelen to Incoming RED Engr. Ricardo “Bong” M. Oñate, Jr. The assumption of office of Director Oñate was pursuant to Special Order No. continue reading : DA–Caraga Conducts Ceremonial Turnover of Leadership

CPAR Boosts Corn Technology Adopters With the implementation of the Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) on Corn Based Farming System in two barangays in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, more farmers are expected to adopt the technologies the project is showcasing.  The two sites for the CPAR verification trial are Brgy. Tinucoran and Brgy. Malicato continue reading : CPAR Boosts Corn Technology Adopters

With the vision of ensuring that every Filipino has access to affordable, high-quality rice while uplifting the country’s food producers, the National Food Authority (NFA) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga and the Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), officially launched the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na Para sa Magsasaka” Program at the NFA Warehouse continue reading : ₱20 Rice Program Expands to Farmers and Vulnerable Groups in Caraga

Thousands of farmers across the Caraga Region continue to receive assistance through the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga’s ₱3,000 Fuel Subsidy Program, as the week-long distribution caravan continues to deliver fuel subsidy cards to qualified farmers.  The fuel subsidy aims to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on farmers and fishers, particularly those dependent continue reading : Fuel Subsidy Brings Relief to Caraga Farmers

To develop an organic livestock industry that is competitive, sustainable and contributes to the food security and poverty reduction of the country, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and National Organic Agriculture Program in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur distributed 50 heads of cattle to continue reading : Cattle Dispersal Program to Boost Organic Livestock Industry

To further support for the development of the livestock sector in the region, the Department of Agriculture (DA) – Caraga turned-over on September 15, a Ready-to-Lay Chicken Module Project to the Manhon Agriculture Cooperative (MACO) in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte.   The project is worth P2.1 million and is being implemented through the Livestock Economic Enterprise continue reading : LEED PROJECT BOOSTS LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION