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}} Women’s group in Davao Oriental gains skills ahead of SAAD poultry project To prepare women farmers to establish and operate their first layer poultry enterprise, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Davao conducted a two-day specialized training for the Abuyu-an Rural Women’s Association last February 12–13 in Barangay Mahan-ub, Baganga. 

The activity provided the association with the... KEEP READING February 18, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD, DTI explore ties to boost enterprise support for Davao Oriental farmers The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Davao Region is exploring potential partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao Oriental to strengthen enterprise development and market access for farmers’ associations (FAs) supported under the program.

The initiative forms part of SAAD’s 2026... KEEP READING February 18, 2026 {{catlist}} Manabo farmer groups expand market reach at Waray Festival trade fair For four days, two farmers’ associations from Manabo, Abra introduced their eggs and peanut products to new customers at the Waray Festival 2026 Trade Fair, using the event to test market demand and gather feedback from buyers.

The Ban-naang Farmers Association and the Maliksi Farmers Association, both assisted by the Department... KEEP READING February 18, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Central Visayas strengthens implementation thru Data Validation in Bohol The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Central Visayas, in coordination with the National Program Management Office, conducted data validation and evaluation activity in Bohol from February 2 to 6, 2026, to further strengthen the implementation of SAAD Phase 2.

The activity ensured the accuracy of beneficiary... KEEP READING February 18, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD Western Visayas, NIR hold turnover meeting to ensure project continuit To ensure a seamless transition of agricultural support, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Western Visayas conducted a finalization and turnover meeting with representatives of the newly-established Negros Island Region (NIR).

The meeting centered on the official handover of ongoing SAAD projects in the municipalities of... KEEP READING February 12, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Siargao FAs reinvest earnings to sustain egg production projects Sustaining their egg production projects under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, Farmers’ Associations (FAs) in the Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte purchased ready-to-lay (RTL) chickens with prefabricated cages amounting to Php 292,500 to replace culled layers and continue meeting the demand for eggs... KEEP READING February 12, 2026 {{catlist}} DA–SAAD Phase 2 lays groundwork for 2026 livelihood projects in ZDN  Careful preparation continues for the next phase of livelihood support under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA–SAAD) Program Phase 2, as monitoring and site visit activities were conducted among three farmers’ associations in Zamboanga del Norte from February 3 to 5, 2026. 

The activities were part... KEEP READING February 12, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD upskills banana farmers to boost production in Davao Oriental To improve banana farming practices and equip farmers with essential skills, the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Davao conducted a two-day specialized training for the Matabang Pagsayawan Liloan Farmers Association (MAPALIFA) on February 3-4, 2026, in Sitio Matabang, Taocanga, Manay, Davao Oriental.

The training enhanced... KEEP READING February 12, 2026 {{catlist}} FRS to aid SAAD Catanduanes FAs with new poultry housing facilities, livelihood support Additional production facilities and other livelihood support are set to benefit Phase 2 farmer-beneficiaries in Catanduanes through a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Bicol and Fundacion de Religiosos para la Salud (FRS).

Under this partnership which began in March of last year,... KEEP READING February 11, 2026 {{catlist}} San Vicente farmers resume poultry project from SAAD months after typhoon The Mongolbongol Farmers’ Association from San Vicente, Samar has resumed its poultry livelihood project with support from the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2, months after Typhoon Opong disrupted production in the municipality.

The association restarted the project last Dec. 15, 2025, after repairing... KEEP READING February 11, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD CALABARZON, AMAD explore market, infra support for beneficiaries To strengthen market access for farmers in island and rural communities, the Department of Agriculture Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON held a coordination meeting with the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) last February 2, 2026. 

Led by AMAD OIC-Chief Mr. Justine Marco M. Vivas, the discussion focused on... KEEP READING February 11, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD MIMAROPA holds SocPrep Assessments for pioneer Phase 2 FAs in Romblon The Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) MIMAROPA, through its Social Preparation and Program Management (SPPM) Sub-Unit, conducted Social Preparation Assessments (SPA) for the Camili Vegetable Growers Association in Alcantara on January 30,  and the Tubigon Vegetable Growers Association in Ferrol on February 5. 

Both associations are among the pioneer beneficiaries... KEEP READING February 11, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Eastern Visayas highlights key strategies, targets at annual staff reorientation The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Eastern Visayas held its annual staff orientation, with focus on reinforcing organizational values, promoting effective teamwork, and ensuring that project strategies are aligned with objectives for the current fiscal year.

The activity, conducted last January 30, 2025, brought... KEEP READING February 10, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD MIMAROPA trains 1st batch of FAs in Tablas Island on Organizational Strengthening Four (4) farmer associations in Tablas Island underwent a Training on Organizational Strengthening under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program MIMAROPA as part of its Social Preparation component.

The two-day training was conducted last February 3 and 4, at Harbour Chateau in Odiongan, Romblon, and was attended by members... KEEP READING February 10, 2026 {{catlist}} ZamSur farmers earn P385K from SAAD-supported corn project The Ebarle Farmers’ Association (FA) of Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur earned Php 385,455 from corn production under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2, following a consolidated farming approach that allowed members to plant, harvest and sell as a group.

The income was generated... KEEP READING February 6, 2026 {{catlist}} Goat farmers in Tingloy become first island-wide federation Driven by a shared goal of expanding opportunities and improving access to government programs and support, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program CALABARZON, in partnership with the DA – Farm and Fisheries Clustering and Consolidation (F2C2) Program, supported the establishment of the first island-wide... KEEP READING February 6, 2026 {{catlist}} San Rafael vegetable farmers push for PhilGAP certification to ensure food safety Vegetable growers from the San Florentino Food Garden Association (SaFFGA) in San Rafael, Iloilo is one step closer to raising the standard of their local produce following a comprehensive Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) assessment conducted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regulatory Division last January 28.

Leading the team was Rene... KEEP READING February 6, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Davao aligns project management ahead of expanded farmer support in 2026 With expanded assistance planned for farmers’ organizations this year, the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Davao Region is aligning its project management processes in preparation for the 2026 implementation cycle.

DA-SAAD Davao is set to support 36 farmers’ associations across the region in 2026,... KEEP READING February 5, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD MIMAROPA hails top performing associations in Romblon at Year-end Assessment The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) MIMAROPA concluded the SAAD Romblon FY 2025 Year-End Assessment in Odiongan, Romblon, with association presidents and representatives taking the lead in presenting their accomplishments - marking a shift toward stronger beneficiary-led reporting.

Held on January 28 and 29, the activity... KEEP READING February 4, 2026 {{catlist}} Broiler production project shows promise during DA-SAAD site visit in Romblon The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD), through its national, regional, and provincial offices, conducted a site visit to Kadalag-An Farmers Association (FA) in Alcantara, Romblon, last January 27 to assess the implementation and use of broiler production interventions under the program.

The visit was led by... KEEP READING February 4, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD ZamPen trains staff, extension workers to support farmers’ groups Problems in farmers’ organizations often surface after projects are in place when leadership roles are unclear, communication breaks down, or conflicts go unresolved.

Resolving those issues were the focus of a four-day Training of Trainers conducted by the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2,... KEEP READING February 3, 2026 {{catlist}} Pangotan farmers boost skills in leadership, livestock management Farmers in Barangay Pangotan, Sugpon, are strengthening both their leadership roles and livestock practices after a recent assessment showed gaps in how their organization manages people and production.

Members of the Pangotan Farmers Development Association completed a two-day refresher training on leadership and livestock management last January 29–30, following findings from... KEEP READING January 31, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Catanduanes Phase 1 FA receives P100K cash assistance from DSWD-SLP Vegetable growers in Catanduanes under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program received Php 100,000.00 in cash assistance to support their vegetable production in the town of San Miguel.

The assistance was granted in December 2025 to the San Marcos Vegetable Farmers Association, a Phase 1... KEEP READING January 31, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD MIMAROPA conducts Phase 1 recovery workshop in Occidental Mindoro To ensure the sustainability of livelihood projects implemented under SAAD Phase 1, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) MIMAROPA conducted a Phase 1 Monitoring and Recovery Plan Workshop on January 20 to 22 in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.

The three-day activity, which gathered local government units... KEEP READING January 30, 2026 {{catlist}} Sapang Dalaga farmers turn to social media to reach more markets As technology continues to reshape daily life, farmers are increasingly turning to social media to tell their stories, connect directly with consumers, and expand their reach. 

The Salimpuno SAAD sa Mag-uuma Association (SASAMA) in Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, is among the farmers associations (FAs) embracing this shift. This group has used... KEEP READING January 30, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD equips Lanao del Norte farmers with skills to become future agripreneurs The Department of Agriculture's (DA's) Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program conducted an intensive Entrepreneurial Development Training last December 2025 to help its farmer-beneficiaries in Lanao del Norte shift from being mere producers to becoming proactive agripreneurs.

The training, conducted last December 2, 3 and 5, 2025 near the production... KEEP READING January 30, 2026 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD 12 turns over P998K Multi-Crop Drying Pavement to Nagpan farmers The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, through its Food Production and Livelihood (FPL) Unit, formally turned over a Multi-Crop Drying Pavement (MCDP) worth Php 998,643.48 to the Nagpan Farmers Association in Barangay Nagpan, Malungon, Sarangani Province last January 29, 2026. 

Funded under the DA-SAAD Program... KEEP READING January 30, 2026 {{catlist}} NPMO, SAAD Region 12 strengthen data preps for FY2026 program implementation The Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 12 strengthened its preparations for the FY 2026 Project Validation, Data Collection, and Beneficiary Profiling and Updating through activities led by the National Program Management Office (NPMO), including a preparatory meeting and a week-long courtesy... KEEP READING January 30, 2026 {{catlist}} Addressing gaps, strengthening service highlighted in SAAD CALABARZON’s Year-End Assessment For farmers and fisherfolk in CALABARZON, every challenge in the field becomes a lesson in resilience, and every service gap presents an opportunity to improve. This perspective guided the FY2025 Year-End Assessment of the Department of Agriculture–Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program CALABARZON, where implementers gathered  to reflect on... KEEP READING January 30, 2026 {{catlist}} SAAD Bohol farmers earn over P53K during Lila’s 158th Founding Anniversary Two (2) farmers’ associations (FAs) from barangays Calvario and Jambawan in Lila, Bohol generated a total gross income of Php 53,705 during the town’s 158th Founding Anniversary held from January 16 to 21, 2026.

Assisted by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2, the... KEEP READING January 30, 2026

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