The Department of Agriculture in the region reports that hog products remain sufficient and poultry products are still a challenge for the second quarter this 2020. According to the report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), hog production in the region is sufficient for its supply for the second quarter having the total production forecast continue reading : Caraga remains hog sufficient, poultry a challenge

To address the rice requirements of government institutional buyers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture-National Food Authority (DA-NFA) halted its supply to all its NFA accredited rice retailers. DA-NFA Caraga information officer Amelou Jane Mendoza said that they reserved their supply to local government units and other government relief giving institutions in adherence continue reading : DA-NFA Caraga Focuses its Supply for Relief Operations

From securing peace and order to securing food sufficiency. This is one example of how the mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has been evolving as explained by Col. Cerilo C. Balaoro, the Deputy Brigade Commander of the 402nd Infantry Brigade. The 402nd IB in Bancasi, Butuan City has partnered with the Department of Agriculture continue reading : Philippine Army Supports the Government’s Food Security Efforts

Venancio P. Meniano, Chairman of Mag-uumang Manobo sa Hinapoyan Association MAMASAHI (red polo shirt) begin to reap their first fruits. Twice a month they are harvesting an average of 400-500 kilograms and sold at the local market at ₱20 – 25 per kilo. He is grateful as the intervention will give their tribe an additional continue reading : A Sweet Start for Manobo Sweet Potato Farmers

DA-Caraga employee Marisa Garces and her seaman husband Danny Garces sees vegetable gardening as an opportunity for their family to bond and at the same time be productive during this quarantine. One of the weekly winners of the Department of Agriculture – Caraga’s Grow Your Own Food Challenge Queenie Yvonne Mango Laue of Los Angeles, Butuan continue reading : Vegetable Production to Avert Hunger During Health Crisis

The Department of Agriculture’s “Kadiwa on Wheels” displays various food products at Barangay Pagatpatan, Butuan City while buyers purchase products following the strict protocols of the enhanced community quarantine. The Department of Agriculture – Caraga has served three barangays on its first “Kadiwa on Wheels.” The program aims to bring the market to residents observing continue reading : Kadiwa on Wheels” rolls out in Butuan’s remote barangays

The Department of Agriculture boosts its commitment to provide adequate support to food production. This is to ensure that there will be available and affordable food for every Filipino family. Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar assures that the country has enough rice for the next three months, with additional supply from dry season harvest expected continue reading : DA Assures Available Food amidst the Threats of COVID-19 in Caraga Region