In its quest to modernize agriculture, the Department of Agriculture-Caraga continuously implemented the farm mechanization program. On July 7-8, 2021, DA-Caraga Regional Corn Program turned over two units of 4-wheel drive farm tractors amounting to P2.45 million each corn farmers association in the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur. The recipient of continue reading : Modernizing Agriculture through Farm Mechanization
MAYA INTERNS: GOING BEYOND THE PRINCIPLES
Early March this year, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) opened up an internship program that attracted numerous agriculture graduates across the country. The quote, “many have tried but only a few are chosen,” emerged as the selection of interns were cut by 793 from the pool of 3,000 applicants. Sixteen continue reading : MAYA INTERNS: GOING BEYOND THE PRINCIPLES
LGU’s Oplan Rat Blanketing Rekindles Bayanihan
Rice farmers in the town of Cantilan have found an opportunity to earn extra income amid the challenges brought by the pandemic. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cantilan offered its farmers ₱7.50 per rat-tail under its program Oplan Rat Blanketing in a bid to contain rat infestation that affects rice areas in the town. continue reading : LGU’s Oplan Rat Blanketing Rekindles Bayanihan
