SOCIAL
PREPARATIONSeries 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.366DA-SAAD AC Trained 112TOTAL PARTICIPANTS84BFAR-SAAD TRAINED 131da-saad rpmsos TRAINED39BFAR-SAAD RPMOs TRAINED- As of September 2024FOOD PRODUCTION
AND LIVELIHOODAgriculture 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.PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED401439FARMERS/FISHERS ASSOCIATIONSSpecialized Trainings conducted3,5999,907participants- As of September 2023MARKETING ASSISTANCE
AND ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENTMarket 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.Established enterprisesgroup beneficiariesPROGRAM
MANAGEMENTActivities (both goods and services) procured, conducted, and utilized by the program implementers to deliver quality and timely goods and services for the target beneficiaries.
DA-SAAD CAR finishes social preparation, ready for 2024 implementation
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Why not peanut?
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SAAD NPMO rolls out MAED guidelines to Bicol implementers
March 1, 2024by Eloy MarianoRead More2024, Press release, 2024
ZamboSur corn farmers receive tractor for enhanced production
March 1, 2024by John GamarchaRead More02 Food Production, 2024, Press release, 2024
From fungi to fortune: The inspiring journey of Balusbos Farmers Association in mushroom cultivation and beyond
February 29, 2024by Jennifer ValcoberoRead More02 Food Production, 2024, Press release, 2024
SAAD Bohol FAs report chicken farming growth with Php 52K gross income
February 29, 2024by Jennifer ValcoberoRead More2024, Press release, 2024
SAAD provides 152 goats to marginal Dabawenyo FAs
February 28, 2024by Eloy MarianoRead More2024, Press release, 2024
SAAD ZamboSur strengthens FY 2025 target communities through PRA
February 27, 2024by John GamarchaRead More01 Social Preparation, 2024, Press release, 2024
TOT: Bringing financial literacy and social skills development to Central Visayas farmers
February 27, 2024by Jennifer ValcoberoRead More2024, Press release, 2024SAADventuresMUST
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