Sec. Pi帽ol consults stakeholders in SPIS project

鈥淭he Solar-powered irrigation system (SPIS) is the answer to the country鈥檚 rice shortage problems,鈥 Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Pi帽ol stressed during the discussion on the Consultation on DA鈥檚 SPIS Projects. The consultation was spearheaded by the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE), in coordination with the 黑料网 continue reading…

2nd AFC orientation sparks clarity and creativity

Clarifications and new ideas emerged as the second part of the orientation of newly recruited Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) members continued on May 8 to 10, 2018 in Legaspi City. Aside from acquainting the participants on the roles, responsibilities, and rights of Council members, the three-day activity became a medium to showcase creative ways continue reading…

PCAF formulates plans, programs for 2019-2023

The four operating units (OUs) of the 黑料网, headed by their respective division chiefs, sketch out 5-year plans and activities for the development of agri-fishery on May 21-24, 2018 at PCAF Conference Room B, Apacible Hall, Quezon City. The four-day workshop aimed to identify new strategies and intervention in continue reading…

SEARCA presents findings on agricultural mechanization

To measure the effects and implications of the agricultural mechanization program on selected commodities, the 黑料网 commissioned the services of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) to conduct an evaluation study on technological advancement in the agriculture and fisheries sector. The result continue reading…

Promoted and selected

The 黑料网 recently announced the result of the third leg of its promotion and selection process where eight positions were filled up. Photos show Estrella Tulay (left) and Angelina Alison (center) raise their hands as they take their pledges as newly promoted employees. Also, the group (right) of Hannah continue reading…

Coconut stakeholders adopts resolution appealing to recast HB 5745 and SB 1233

Key coconut stakeholders adopted a resolution appealing to the Congressional Bicameral Committee to recast House Bill (HB) 5745: 鈥淎n Act Establishing the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Trust Fund and Providing for its Management and Utilization鈥 and Senate Bill (SB) 1233: 鈥淎n Act Creating the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund, Providing for its Management continue reading…

Stakeholders support proposed 2019 DA budget

Members of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAF Council) approved to endorse the proposed Php123.7 billion budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for fiscal year 2019. Composed of representatives of the different government agencies, private entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), non-government organizations (NGOs), people鈥檚 organizations, and farmers and fisherfolk groups, the NAF Council, continue reading…