Four associations of abaca farmers in the province of Agusan del Sur is looking forward to producing a quality abaca fiber now that they have received support worth ₱1.8 Million from the Department of Agriculture (DA) – Caraga under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program. Around 226 abaca farmers will improve their production continue reading : DA Delivers ₱1.8 Million Support to Ag Sur Abaca Farmers

A cacao grower and tablea maker from Butuan made a mark at the Kakao Konek 2019 after his tablea was chosen as one of the winners in the Top Five Best Tablea Drink contest. Restituto Asube, Chairman of the Taguibo Coconut Farmers’ Association was among the region’s delegates to the Kakao Konek in Davao City continue reading : Tablea from Butuan Among the Country’s Best

According to an inspirational author Shannon L. Alder, life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone. This is quite apt in the case of eleven-year old Guzel Pembe B. Malia, this year’s winner in the 2019 World Food Day Regional On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest conducted by the  Department of Agrriculture(DA) – Caraga continue reading : Making Agriculture Colorful

Carabao is a hero. This is how Susan Trazo, a resident of Purok Rosal, in the town of Mainit, Surigao del Norte regard her farm animal. “Our carabao is a partner in our livelihood. She is a great help for our rice and coconut farm,” she said. Susan said that without their carabao, it wouldn’t continue reading : Caring Farm Animals through Livestock Outreach Program

Be active! Be part of farmers’ associations and cooperatives. This is the Secretary William D. Dar’s message to the farmers and fisherfolk during his visit in Caraga yesterday, September 17. Dar said it is high time that the farmers and fisherfolk are empowered for them to become strong partners in big businesses to improve their continue reading : Dar Urges Farmers to Collectivize to be Empowered