Series of activities that helps identify the basic and complex needs of its target beneficiaries that shall serve as the baseline for the beneficiaries’ social and economic improvement relative to agriculture and fisheries. These activities encompass various needs assessment, profiling, and capacity building activities. Social Preparation Activities (both goods and services) procured, conducted, and utilized by the program implementers to deliver quality and timely goods and services for the target beneficiaries. Program Management Market related activities that assist and support the provided livelihood projects develop into enterprises to sustain source of income and improve socio-economic status of the beneficiaries Marketing Assistance & Enterprise Development Agriculture and fishery goods and services provided to the beneficiaries packaged into a transformative livelihood project that allows the farmers and fishers to
develop into entrepreneurs. Food Production and Livelihood

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{{catlist}} SAAD CagVal conducts organizational, financial management training for Rizal FCAs The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Cagayan Valley successfully conducted a training on Organizational and Financial Management for two SAAD-assisted Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) in the municipality of Rizal, Cagayan, from July 20 to 21, 2026.

The activity was conducted to strengthen the associations' organizational... KEEP READING August 7, 2026 {{catlist}} Corn processing training opens new livelihood opportunities for Isabela FCA Building on the success of its recent mushroom chips processing training, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Cagayan Valley introduced another value-adding livelihood opportunity to members of the Patanad Self-Help Group and Farmers Association (PSHGFA) through a corn processing activity held in Barangay Patanad, San... KEEP READING August 7, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-NIR inspects RTL chicken, feeds for SAAD livelihood project in Siquijor Reinforcing its commitment to delivering quality agricultural interventions, the Department of Agriculture – Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Ready-to-Lay (RTL) chickens and poultry feeds distributed under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program in Siquijor last July 21, 2026.

The inspection is part of the... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD evaluates RTR farmer cooperatives in SocPrep assessment The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) National Program Management Office (NPMO), through its Social Preparation and Program Management (SPPM) Sub-unit, conducted a five-day Social Preparation (SocPrep) Assessment to its beneficiaries in Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte last July 20-24, 2026.

Aimed at strengthening and... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD FAs in Agusan del Norte nourish community students thru school-based feeding programs As part of their commitment to community development and in support of the celebration of Nutrition Month, San Antonio Farmers Agricultural Cooperative (SAFACO) and Balangbalang Farmers Agricultural Cooperative (BABAFAC) conducted a feeding program for the learners in Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte on June 22, 2026.

The initiative benefited... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD MIMAROPA boosts governance skills of 21 farmers' associations Strong and united farmers' organizations are essential to sustaining community enterprises. Guided by this principle, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) MIMAROPA strengthened the governance and leadership capacities of beneficiary associations through a series of Social Preparation training conducted from June 8 to July 10. 

A... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD broiler production project in Santa Maria, Romblon earns over P249K Through hard work, proper management, and perseverance, the Concepcion Sur Farmers and Fisherfolks Association, an association under the Department of Agriculture- Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 in Santa Maria, Romblon, generated Php 249,082 from the sale of broiler chickens after completing its first to fourth production... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD Region 12 reviews second quarter performance, strengthens program implementation The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Region 12 gathered its regional and provincial implementers for the 2nd Quarter Financial and Physical Assessment in General Santos City. 

The activity reviewed program accomplishments, addressed implementation concerns, and identified strategies to ensure the continuous delivery of interventions to farmer-beneficiaries... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD corn project reaches harvest stage, boosts livelihood of Tboli farmers in South Cotabato The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Region 12 reached another milestone as the Integrated Corn Production Project of the Sitio Lamkling Community Farmers Association entered its harvest stage last July 22, 2026. 

The harvest marks improved corn production and brings new hope to Indigenous farmer-beneficiaries in... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD-assisted farmers in Surigao Norte expand market reach thru community display center To diversify its income sources and strengthen its enterprise development, the Hanagdong Lakatan Farmers Association (HALAFA), a beneficiary of the Department of Agriculture – Caraga through the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2, formally opened its Mini Display Center in the heart of Barangay Hanagdong, Malimono, Surigao... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Caraga evaluates mid-year performance, sets priorities for second half of 2026 To evaluate program implementation, resolve operational concerns, and realign priorities for the remaining implementation period, the Department of Agriculture – Caraga through the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program conducted its 2026 Mid-Year Internal Assessment on July 15 - 16 in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. 

In his opening message,... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD distributes livestock production inputs to FAs in Negros Oriental The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Negros Island Region distributed livestock production inputs to two farmers’ associations in San Jose, Negros Oriental on July 9, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to improving cattle production and increasing farmers’ income through sustainable livelihood interventions.

Held at the San... KEEP READING August 3, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD NorMin supplies over P1.2M worth of agri-inputs to Lanao del Norte FAs Continuing its commitment to empower local farmers and enhance agricultural productivity, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao provided Php 1,206,788 worth of agri-interventions to the nine farmers' associations (FAs) in Lanao del Norte on July 13 to 16, 2026.

The... KEEP READING August 2, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD turns over PhilGAP certification to SaFFGA, marking historic first in Iloilo's 5th district The San Florentino Food Garden Association (SaFFGA), a farmers' association assisted by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program, formally received its Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) Certificate during a turnover ceremony held on July 23, 2026 in Barangay San Florentino, San Rafael, Iloilo.

The turnover... KEEP READING August 2, 2026 {{catlist}} Aripdip, San Dionisio poultry raisers learn biosecurity measures, risk management protocols To help prevent disease outbreaks and reduce livestock mortality, members of the Aripdip Farmers Association (AFA) and San Dionisio Farmers Association (SDFA) under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Western Visayas participated in a Biosecurity Protocols and Risk Management Training last July 21–22,... KEEP READING August 2, 2026 {{catlist}} Aripdip FA embers transforms fresh egg into value-added products Transforming fresh chicken eggs into marketable value-added products enables 45 members of Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program farmers association to increase their income and enhance entrepreneurial activity in their community. 

The Aripdip Farmers Association (AFA) members attentively learned how to cook leche flan and meringue which could be served... KEEP READING August 2, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD WesVis collaborate with FAs, stakeholders at FY2026 1st Semestral Assessment The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program gathered farmer-representatives from 36 farmers association (FA) and seven (7) Local Government Units (LGU) partners to assess the FY 2026 1st semester project implementation and address issues and concerns vital for the sustainable execution of the program from... KEEP READING August 2, 2026 {{catlist}} Baliangao SAAD farmers showcase local products in town Agro-Trade Fair A farmer group from Misamis Occidental, supported under the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, showcased their products during the celebration of the 17th Dagaton Festival 2026 in the municipality of Baliangao. 

As part of the celebration, an Agro-Trade Fair was held last July 10, 2026.... KEEP READING August 2, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD Ilocos empowers associations thru participatory and enterprise assessment Every community has its own strengths, resources, experiences, and aspirations. Recognizing these local capacities is an important step toward developing interventions that are not only responsive but also sustainable.

Guided by the principle that communities should actively participate in shaping their own development, the Department of Agriculture–Special Area for Agricultural Development... KEEP READING August 1, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD-assisted FCA members in CAR to earn while building their livelihood facilities Members of six (6) Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) in Abra are set to earn additional income as they construct their swine and poultry housing facilities supported by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

The construction of... KEEP READING August 1, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Ilocos recognized as DA-RFO 1's top performing LFP Consistent implementation of community-driven agricultural interventions and sound program management earned the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program in the Ilocos Region the distinction of Top Performing Locally-Funded Project (LFP) during the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office I (DA-RFO I) First Semester Performance Assessment.

The recognition was formally... KEEP READING August 1, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD NPMO cascades FPL guidelines, validates implementation in Davao Region The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program through the National Program Management Office (NPMO) conducted the Cascading and Field Validation of the Food Production and Livelihood (FPL) Guidelines and Templates in Davao Region from July 21 to 23, 2026, to standardize the implementation of food... KEEP READING August 1, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Eastern Visayas implementers, partner LGUs honored at DA's 128th anniversary The Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 8 (DA-RFO 8) recognized the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program and its partner local government units (LGUs) during the Pasidungog Awards last July 3, for their contributions to program implementation, beneficiary development and sustainable agricultural development.

Among this year's awardees were six municipalities... KEEP READING August 1, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Central Visayas reviews 2026 mid-year gains, reports rising farmer incomes The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Central Visayas conducted its FY 2026 SAAD Regional Mid-year Assessment from July 15 to 17, 2026, in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, bringing together program implementers and regional officials to evaluate accomplishments, address implementation challenges, and strengthen strategies for the... KEEP READING July 27, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD Region 12 distributes P7.57M poultry livelihood projects to 16 FAs To strengthen community-based poultry production, provide sustainable livelihood opportunities, and improve the income and food security of SAAD farmer-beneficiaries across the region, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Region 12 successfully distributed poultry livelihood interventions to 16 farmers' associations in SOCCSKSARGEN from July 8... KEEP READING July 27, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD SOCCSKSARGEN launch Lakbay-Aral, promotes sustainable corn enterprises To strengthen the organizational and enterprise management capabilities of farmer-beneficiaries, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Region 12, through its Food Production and Livelihood (FPL) Unit, launched the Lakbay-Aral initiative for Corn Production with Post-Harvest Equipment Support on June 29 - 30 and July... KEEP READING July 27, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD completes third edition of nationwide DevCom Training Every communication campaign begins with a plan, takes shape through stories and communication materials, and reaches its true value only when its impact can be understood.

For the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program, that principle came full circle as the third and final cluster of... KEEP READING July 23, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Davao capacitates personnel on photography, online journalism The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Davao Region strengthened the documentation and communication skills of Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI (DA-RFO XI) personnel through the conduct of the training, "From Lens to Line: Practical Documentation Skills Training for Public Service and Development... KEEP READING July 21, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD equips Zamboanga Sibugay egg farmers with value-adding skills Recognizing the need to create more market opportunities for the growing egg production of its farmer-beneficiaries, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 conducted a Value Addition Training on Egg Tart, Egg Pie, and Custard Cake Making for beneficiaries of the Layer Chicken... KEEP READING July 21, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD Davao reviews progress in Mid-Year Assessment, charts next steps in 2026 The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Davao Region successfully conducted its 2026 Regional Mid-Year Assessment from July 8–10, 2026, at the PCA Complex in Bago Oshiro, Davao City.

The three-day activity served as a platform to review the program's accomplishments for the first half of... KEEP READING July 21, 2026

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