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 Central Luzon kicks off SocPrep rollouts in Nueva Ecija Sixteen (16) members of the Maeling Poultry Farmers’ Association under the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Central Luzon successfully participated in the first batch of the Social Preparation (SocPrep) Roll-out in Barangay Maeling, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija last June 17, 2025. 

The roll-out focused on shaping... KEEP READING July 30, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD Ilocos bags 2nd Top Performing LFP in DA-RFO 1 Mid-Year Assessment Recognized for its consistent efforts to uplift marginalized farmers and fishers, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in the Ilocos Region was awarded as the 2nd Top Performing Locally-Funded Project (LFP) by the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO 1).

The recognition was formally conferred during... KEEP READING July 30, 2025 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD MIMAROPA achieves 99% BED1 obligation, surpasses livelihood targets in midyear review The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) MIMAROPA reported a 99% obligation of its Budget Execution Document (BED) 1 target, amounting to Php 49,798,367.45 or 62% of its Php 80,375,000 budget for the year, and achieved 100% of its physical targets for the first half of... KEEP READING July 30, 2025 {{catlist}} Php1.1M SAAD project backs RTR farmers’ abaca enterprise Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program officially turned-over its Php 1.1 million worth of agricultural materials and infrastructure project to the abaca farmers of San Antonio Farmers Organization (SAFO), last July 15, 2025 in Brgy. San Antonio, Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte.

The activity... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} Isabela’s new farmer groups trained for bigger, better harvests To ensure the continued success of vegetable and corn harvests, two newly assisted farmer associations in Isabela underwent intensive training last July 3–4, 2025, through the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Cagayan Valley.

The participating associations, Capayacan Ramos West Farmers Association (CRWFA) of Barangay... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} Six ZamPen FAs gain productivity boost from SAAD vermicast aid The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 in Zamboanga Peninsula continues to strengthen its support to farmers by providing additional vermicast to six (6) farmers’ groups across Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Sur. 

This intervention is designed to reinforce ongoing crop production efforts and... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD and PVO provide farm inputs to 8 FCAs in Siquijor Eight Farmers’ Cooperative Associations (FCAs) in Siquijor received essential farm inputs through the partnership of the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Central Visayas and the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Siquijor last July 15, 2025.

The distribution, led by the PVO, took place in municipalities covered... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD trains RTR abaca farmers on abaca reproduction, processing, and marketing Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program conducted a week-long training on abaca macro propagation, and fiber consolidation and marketing in partnership with Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) Caraga for the benefit of the abaca farmers of San Antonio Farmers Organization (SAFO), held last June... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD refines farmer engagement tools in Eastern Visayas SocPrep rollout Laying the groundwork for stronger community engagement and more inclusive agricultural interventions, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 carried out its pilot rollout of social preparation in Eastern Visayas, gathering implementers and technical staff for an intensive training and field practicum in... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} Israel Farmers Association reaps ease from SAAD mechanization aid In the farming community of Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay, where hard work and unity have long sustained rural life, the members of the Israel Farmers Association (FA) know all too well the literal and figurative weight of tilling the land.

Before every planting season, men and women alike would gather at dawn... KEEP READING July 29, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD Davao’s 2025 midyear review highlights tangible gains With a shared commitment of uplifting marginalized farmers and fisherfolk, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Davao Region held its 2025 Midyear Assessment last July 9-10, 2025 in Davao City, to review interventions delivered, challenges, and strategic actions in the implementation of the... KEEP READING July 24, 2025 {{catlist}} DA-SAAD Caraga holds stakeholder consultations to strengthen farmer project management To strengthen its partnership with local stakeholders, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 launched a series of Stakeholder Consultation Meetings this July 2025.

The consultation is part of the program’s support to farmers, to assess the status and progress of ongoing projects and... KEEP READING July 24, 2025 {{catlist}} Central Luzon farmers receive agri-inputs for Corn Production To continuously boost their corn production, seven (7) farmers’ associations from the provinces of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija received 280 bags of fertilizer last June 24, 2025, from the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Central Luzon.

In Tarlac, benefitting associations include four groups in the... KEEP READING July 21, 2025 {{catlist}} ZamPen livestock raisers receive Php 1.4M worth of cattle from SAAD In support of both immediate agricultural needs and long-term livelihood development, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 delivered 29 cattle worth Php 1,449,855 to three (3) farmers’ associations on July 10–11, 2025.

Two FY 2025 recipients, namely: Canaan Farmers Association (Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay)... KEEP READING July 21, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD Caraga farmers cap off two-day training on Good Agricultural Practices The Department of Agriculture’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 conducted a Training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for vegetables and corn last June 25–26, 2025. The training was attended by members of the Bayanihan Makugihong Mag-uuma ug Mangingisda Association (BMMMA) in Brgy. Bayanihan, Libjo.
The activity strengthened... KEEP READING July 18, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD CAR reviews progress, refines plans in mid-year assessment The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) conducted its Fiscal Year 2025 Regional Mid-Year Assessment from July 8 to 10, 2025, in Sagada, Mountain Province. 

The three-day activity served as a platform to review program accomplishments, address implementation challenges, and refine strategic directions... KEEP READING July 18, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD backs Cebu farmers with Php800K goat production and enterprise assistance To improve goat raising, increase production and income, and meet market and consumer needs, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Central Visayas distributed 70 goats worth Php 832,230 to two farmer associations on June 25, 2025.

The Dawis Farmers Association (DAFA) in Brgy. San Sebastian, Samboan,... KEEP READING July 17, 2025 {{catlist}} Gender Awareness Training empowers 22 FAs in Bohol To promote gender sensitivity among its stakeholders, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development in Central Visayas (DA-SAAD7) held a two-day Gender Sensitivity Training for 22 farmers’ associations in Bohol. The training was conducted in two batches, from June 17 - 20 and June 24 - 27,... KEEP READING July 16, 2025 {{catlist}} Biliran farmers’ group expands poultry venture with reinvested profits From January to June 2025, the Pili Farmers Association (PIFA) recorded Php 412,246 in gross income from their community-managed egg production project—marking a significant gain for a livelihood venture launched just last year.

The initiative, supported by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, began in... KEEP READING July 16, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD Western Visayas engages Buruanga LCE for livelihood project continuity Recognizing the important role of local leaders in implementing projects on the ground, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Team met with the newly elected Local Chief Executive (LCE) of Buruanga, Aklan, Hon. Allan P. Dagohoy, last July 10, 2025. 

The meeting served as an orientation on the various... KEEP READING July 16, 2025 {{catlist}} Nag-et farmers gear up for sustainable vegetable seedling production Fifty-nine (59) members of the Nag-et Farmers Association (NFA) in Brgy. Cabuluan, Villaverde have completed the Greenhouse Management and Hands-on Training on Seedling Production and Vermicomposting conducted by the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Cagayan Valley last June 25-26, 2025.

The training was facilitated with the... KEEP READING July 15, 2025 {{catlist}} Northern Samar farmers post Php146K net income from SAAD vegetable project In their first full cropping cycle under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, the Victoria Vegetable Producers Association (VVPA) posted a total net income of Php 146,738 from their communal vegetable farm.

Located in Victoria, Northern Samar, the 20-member association began implementing the Vegetable Production... KEEP READING July 15, 2025 {{catlist}} {{title}} {{content:words:50}}... KEEP READING {{date}} {{catlist}} Biliran farmers save Php170K through SAAD vegetable project For a group of farmers in Almeria, Biliran, what began as a simple livelihood intervention through the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program grew into a sustainable enterprise that generated over Php 170,000 in collective savings.

From January to May this year, the 20 members of... KEEP READING July 15, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD Central Luzon joins celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolk Month As part of the celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolk Month 2025, a meaningful and festive gathering was successfully held last May 28, 2025, in Brgy. Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga, honoring the hard work and contributions of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk including the farmer-beneficiaries of the Department of Agriculture - Special... KEEP READING July 14, 2025 {{catlist}} 200 farmers trained through SAAD Davao’s SocPrep rollout To build the resilience and efficiency of its farmers’ associations, the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program conducted a series of activities as part of the Social Preparation Roll-out for the beneficiaries in  Davao Region from May to June, this year.

The activity was initially conducted... KEEP READING July 14, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD CAR eyes farmer resilience, enterprise push in second half of 2025 As the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) moves into the second half of the year, it enters a decisive phase marked by deeper enterprise building, systems strengthening, and intensified preparation for the eventual independence of its supported farmers’... KEEP READING July 14, 2025 {{catlist}} {{title}} {{content:words:50}}... KEEP READING {{date}} {{catlist}} Siargao fisherfolk projects highlighted during DA-BFAR, SAAD monitoring visit Key officials from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2, conducted a two-day site visit to Siargao Island last July 1–2, 2025. The visit highlighted the growing involvement of organized fisherfolk in promoting sustainable... KEEP READING July 10, 2025 {{catlist}} SAAD-6 holds FY2025 1st Semestral Assessment, talks local initiatives for project dev’t The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program gathered farmer-representatives from 35 farmers association (FA) and seven (7) Local Government Units (LGU) partners in its FY 2025 1st Semestral Assessment, to discuss and update the status of every livelihood project and address issues and concerns vital... KEEP READING July 10, 2025

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