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At just 21 years old, Roel Caoyonan of Brgy. Arac, Passi City, is making significant strides in agri-entrepreneurship. Life’s unexpected twists and turns may have temporarily derailed his college plans. …
Sweet Grit: Choco-dipped banana chips advancing an out-of-school youth’s entrepreneurship Read More
In the foothill barangay of Sagcup in Lambunao, Iloilo, the aroma of roasted cacao marks the steady progress of a small farm finding its way to productivity- driven by a …
A young farmer’s cacao-powered comeback Read More
The recent Harvest Festival in Barangay Hibao-an Norte, Mandurriao, marks a significant milestone in community-driven agriculture, showcasing the transformative impact of collaboration among local farmers, the City Agriculturist Office, private …
MORE Power’s Harvest Festival showcases power of community-driven agriculture Read More
Jonelyn Navarra never imagined trading corporate meetings for muddy boots and sun-drenched fields. But when her father’s frail hands could no longer tend to their family’s farm in Burak, Maasin, …
A daughter’s quest to keep a coffee legacy alive Read More
The Municipality of Dingle, once known as a thriving coffee-producing town in Iloilo Province, is now taking bold steps to reclaim its place in the local coffee industry. With the …
Dingle Coffee Industry Is Brewing A Comeback Read More
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas and Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) have joined forces to advance digitalization in agriculture. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on …
DA, ISAT University Partner for Digital Agri Hub in Western Visayas Read More
The Department of Agriculture (DA) High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) in Western Visayas recognized the outstanding efforts of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) with the High Value Crops Achievers Awards …
DA-6 honors outstanding Agricultural Extension Workers in 2024 High Value Crops Achievers Awards Read More
SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) has taken another step in its mission to enhance the agriculture and entrepreneurial skills of farmers. The organization recently launched the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable …
SM Foundation’s program helps upskill local farmers Read More
SM Foundation recently celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of farmer beneficiaries from its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). This 14-week intensive training program is designed …
Empowering Farmers Through Sustainable Agriculture: SM Foundation Celebrates KSK-SAP Graduation at SM City Iloilo Read More
In the heart of the Philippines’ rural landscapes, women are not only nurturing crops and raising livestock—they are leading their communities toward sustainable progress. The Department of Agriculture (DA) honored …
DA honors outstanding rural women in 2024 Gawad Parangal Read More