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DA aims 3-year progressive growth rate for farm, fisheries sector
(Panay News,February 29, 2020 , on page B2)The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is targeting to achieve a progressive annual growth rate for the farm and fisheries sectors until it reaches 4 percent come 2022. In a statement, the DA said it aims a ... -
DA assures support for Capiz farmers, fisherfolk
(Panay News,April 14, 2019 , on page 7)The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas assures support to all marginalized farmers and fisherfolk in Capiz. “We will provide the necessary interventions for you with the support of the provincial government,” ... -
DA chief deems agribusiness industry as cornerstone of inclusive growth
(Panay News,October 18, 2015 , on page C2-C6)The Philippines corn industry plays a crucial role in ensuring food security being a major feed input to livestock, poultry and aquaculture sectors. Cagayan Valley's capability to produce high quality corn is reflected in ... -
DA chief urges rural banks to lend more to farmers, fishers
(Panay News,June 17, 2013 , on page B10)Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala urged the country's rural banks to implement innovative financing programs to serve more small farmers, fishers and rural entrepreneurs. "Kailangan nating seguraduhun na walang maiiwan ... -
DA chief wants stronger measures for fisheries sector
(Panay News,September 29, 2019 , on page B2-B6)The Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary William Dar on Friday underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. One of the measures is the continuous implementation ... -
DA falls short of 2014 target
(Panay News,January 24, 2015 , on page C2)The harvest of rice and corn may have amped up the country's full-year agriculture but not enough to hug the government's target for 2014. According to the records of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), the farm ... -
DA to beef up extension support, education, training services to rice farmers
(Panay News,January 6, 2015 , on page B2)Focused on achieving increased food security and higher rural income, the Department of Agriculture said that it intends to further empower Filipino rice farmers through wider and better extension support, education and ... -
DA to change policies following adverse effects of climate change
(Panay News,January 5, 2015 , on page B2-B9)After several natural calamities have cut down the country's agricultural output, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to incorporate climate change policies in its programs, plans and budget to meet the demands ... -
DA to farmers: use gov't loans
(Panay News,May 20, 2017 , on page 12-17)The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged farmers and fisherfolk in Negros Island Region (NIR) to utilize various credit assistance programs like loans from the agency to achieve agricultural productivity. Joyce Wendam, ... -
DA to intensify aquaculture
(Panay News,October 13, 1998 , on page 1-6)The Department of Agriculture will intensify aquaculture programs to sustain the country's food security. DA secretary William Dar, speaking before guests and employees of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development ... -
DA tom impose SRP on agri products amid price hike of chicken, fish
(Panay News,February 11, 2020 , on page B1)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to implement suggested retail prices for agricultural products next week. DA spokesperson assistant secretary Noel Reyes said Agriculture secretary William Dar had already asked ... -
DA turns over P460M experimental facilities to SEAFDEC/AQD
(Panay News,May 8, 2018 , on page B1)SEAFDEC/AQD Chief Dan Baliao signed a document this morning acknowledging receipt of P460 million in the form of equipment and other experimental facilities from DA/BFAR. Chief Baliao expressed his gratitude to the Government ... -
DA underscores aquaculture technology commercialization
(Panay News,October 15, 1999 , on page 6-2)Department of Agriculture (DA) undersecretary Cesar M. Drilon Jr. encouraged intensified efforts in promoting sustainable and environment-friendly aquaculture technology in the countryside. Keynoting the opening ceremonies ... -
DA works with private sector, Congress for salt industry dev't
(Panay News,July 17, 2023 , on page 14-15)The government is awaiting the passage of bills that would modernize the salt industry. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) national director Demosthenes Escoto said the law needs updating. “The existing law ... -
DA, BFAR urged to revitalize salt industry in Antique
(Panay News,September 12, 2022 , on page 16-15)A member of the Provincial Board here has urged the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and t he Department of Agriculture (DA) to revitalize the salt i ndustry i n the province. Board member Victor Condez ... -
DA, DOTr, DOE partner to provide farmers, fishers reefer vans
(Panay News,March 16, 2021 , on page 13)The departments of agriculture (DA), transportation (DOTr), and energy (DOE) are joining forces to provide farming and fishing communities access to refrigerated container vans or reefer vans that will benefit both producers ... -
DA-BFAR aids W.Visayas fishery sector amid crisis
(Panay News,March 29, 2020 , on page B1)The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region 6 is taking actions to mitigate the impact of pandemic threat to the livelihood of the fisherfolk and other industry stakeholders. ... -
DA-BFAR hosts forum to strengthen fishery sector
(Panay News,October 19, 2015 , on page B2)The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) hosted on Saturday the First-ever industry forum for fishery-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen the industry ... -
DA-PRDP to develop seaweeds industry in Guimaras
(Panay News,February 6, 2015 , on page B3)Aside from its world-renowned sweet mangoes, the provincial of Guimaras is geared to develop its seaweeds industry through the collaboration between the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), ... -
Dapat manabat and Tsina sa natabo
(Panay News,June 19, 2019 , on page 9-14)Kon ano man ang matuod nga natabo, ang importante sa karon amo nga ang mataas nga pamunuan sang Tsina, paagi sa Chinese Embassy, nagpaabot sang ila regret sa pagkabunggo sang Chinese trawler sa Filipino fishing boat nga ...