The Department of Agriculture-Caraga’s interventions has been recognized in the recently concluded Peace and Development Expo in Butuan City. The activity is the culmination of the week-long series of events in Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Development (CUCPD) for the City of Butuan on October 26-30, 2020. As an active partner in the Whole-of-Nation continue reading : DA-Caraga’s Projects Helps in Fostering Peace and Development

With its potential production efficiency and improved egg-laying capacity, the Department of Agriculture – Caraga through its Livestock Program launched the Regional Center for Native Animal Development, Production, and Learning for ItikPinas, held and located at the Trento Research and Experiment Station (TRES) in Trento, Agusan del Sur, October 30. Regional Executive Director Abel James continue reading : DA LAUNCH BREEDING SOURCE OF ITIK PINAS IN CARAGA

Caraga AMAD Chief Lynn A. Parenas (rightmost), Supervising Agriculturist Isabelita L. Ocampo, and DA – Caraga Regional Executive Director Abel James I. Monteagudo (leftmost) present a token to Sec. William D. D Leaving no stones unturned in its pursuit for development of the farmers, fisherfolk, and Agri-entrepreneurs in the region, the Department of Agriculture(DA) – continue reading : Showcasing Caraga Agri Products through Various Platform

To accomplish a mission, one must find allies to support its views and causes.   The Department of Agriculture (DA) has found a strong ally in vigorously pushing farm clustering and consolidation through a Public-Private Partnership.  DA-Caraga in collaboration with the Rice Productivity Advocacy Inc. or the Rice Board and the Local Government Unit of Butuan continue reading : Rice Techno Forum Demonstrates Efficient Clustering Approach

The Local Chief Executive of Las Nieves, Agusan del Note lauded the government’s palay procurement program through the Department of Agriculture-National Food Authority (DA-NFA) for buying palay from the local farmers. “With the low buying price of the private traders, the government procurement program allows our farmers to earn more,”  Mayor Avelina Rosales said. The continue reading : Agusan del Norte LCE Lauds DA-NFA’s Palay Procurement Program

A project proposal is a stepping stone towards the realization of a much-needed change and development. Thus, the Department of Agriculture-Caraga conducted specialized training for its staff for a project proposal writing dubbed as “Writing a Winning Project Proposal In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic” last Sept. 8-10, 2020 for the first batch and October 6-8, continue reading : From Ink to Link Towards Development

Using mechanized equipment hastens the stripping of abaca stacks and improves the quality and market price of abaca fibers. Take it from Gil Gabales, abaca-planter for 20 years, who switched from wide stripping (laguras) to mechanized stripping for almost a year now.  Manong Gil, 43 years old, is a beneficiary of the Special Area for continue reading : Why mechanize: insights from SAAD abaca-planter