Outstanding rice achievers of Region 7 recognized
Nine agricultural extension workers of region 7 and the LGU Canlaon City were among those awarded by Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala during the honoring ceremonies for Agri Pinoy Rice Achievers Award held recently at Newport Performing Arts, Resorts World, Manila.
Livestock Distribution in Baang, Catigbian, Bohol
OIC RTD for Research and Regulations Joel Elumba talks about the duty of each recipient in raising the animals they received during the livestock distribution in Brgy. Baang, Catigbian, Bohol last March 18, 2014 as part of Sec.Alcala’s commitment. He encourages the recipients to care and ensure reproduction of the animals.
DA 7 challenges livestock technicians to practice mitigating measures
The expected weak El Niño phenomenon calls for persistent mitigating measures. In the recent livestock technicians’ meeting held in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, OIC RTD for Research and Regulations Joel Elumba encouraged livestock technicians to practice mitigating measures for the weak El Niño phenomenon which, according to PAGASA, is expected to hit early June.
Bantayan Island receives P32M typhoon Yolanda rehab projects
BANTAYAN, CEBU – Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala’s commitment of more than P32M worth of livelihood assistance brings hope to the residents of Bantayan Island (in Cebu) after disastrous typhoon Yolanda struck the island on November 8, 2013. Among the many agri-related livelihood projects for Bantayan Island committed by the national government during the visit of President Benigno Aquino III last February 25 include 3 4-wheeled tractors for the 3 municipalities. Each tractor will cost P2.2 million.
Participatory Rapid Disaster Appraisal on Yolanda
The first of a series of workshops for the implementation of a Participatory Rapid Disaster Appraisal (PRDA) in agriculture and fisheries was recently held in Mandaue City. The seminar was intended among others to lead agricultural development workers to “think out of the box” in crafting an integrated response in the rehabilitation of agriculture and fishery communities affected by typhoon Yolanda.
SLICK INCOME FROM CACAO
Chocolates are almost everybody’s favorites. Made from processed cacao beans, the chocolate’s irresistible and sweet taste has made for its soaring demand. The cacao industry is a source of lucrative livelihood opportunities for growers and businessmen to earn better income.
One such chocolate business located in the bustling City of Cebu, is the House of Chocolate owned by Raquel Choa, a Cebuana chocolate’s connoisseur. Her passion started since her childhood when she made sikwate or hot chocolate from tablea, roasted cacao beans formed into small lumps. She established Ralfe Gourment, Inc. also known as the chocolate boutique with her husband Alfred.
Oplan Kabukiran
The Department of Agriculture Region - 7 (DA RFO 7), the Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) and the Agriculture Office have join hands to implement Oplan Kabukiran, a task force created to address the needs of farmers affected by the extreme weather in the city’s uplands.
RED Enriquez Exhorts Staff to Heed Secretary’s Call
“Focus our minds, deliver the results”.
This was the call of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala in a message read for him by Undersecretary Antonio Fleta at the recent DA internal budget hearing in Palawan.
OIC Regional Executive Director Angel Enriquez shared the secretary’s message during last Monday’s flag ceremony to serve as guidepost of staff in the delivery of services to clientele. The Director exhorted staff to heed the Secretary’s call which provide direction in agricultural development efforts.
DA Secretary Distributed Calamity Rehab Projects in Remote Bohol BarangayDA Secretary Distributed Calamity Rehab Projects in Remote Bohol Barangay
Catigbian, Bohol - Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala distributed last week in remote Barangay Baang of the municipality of Catigbian - - 35 kilometers north of the capital city of Tagbilaran - - rehabilitation projects intended for earthquake and Typhoon Yolanda victims.
Curbing malnutrition in school
“Goodbye malnutrition”.
Simeon Ayuda Elementary School (SAES) in San Vicente, Liloan, Cebu will soon say goodbye on malnutrition with the decrease in their school’s prevalence rate. The Gulayan sa Paaralan (GPP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in coordination with Dept. of Education (DepEd) was a means to curb this long-overdue problem among schoolchildren.
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Pulong-pulong and Turnover of Projects with Sec William Dar in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program in the province of Siquijor.
Lazi National Agricultural School (LNAS) is the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) Division Winner - Secondary Level (Open Field Category).
ASF Primer
Buko Summer Fest
DA-7 Provides Onion Hangers to Siquijor
Bohol Fish Market and TienDA...
What they say on the 3rd Regional Corn and Cassava Congress...
DA7 conducts skills training on the proper operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of compact corn mill...