Emphasizing a sustained commitment to empowering the nation's agricultural backbone, Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Director Ulysses J. Lustria Jr. reaffirmed the program’s dedication to equipping farmers with...
Development programs often seek to improve economic indicators, but their definitive success lies in their impact on human lives. In Mercedes, Eastern Samar, the Buyayawon Farmers Association (BFA) achieved this by leveraging the Special Area for Agricultural...
The first quarter of 2025 has witnessed a significant undertaking within Northern Samar's agricultural communities, as the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 strategically invests in the foundational capacities of 13 recipient farmers’...
In Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan, the simple act of planting 75 kilograms of corn seeds has blossomed into a significant harvest, generating nearly Php 487,854 in gross income and cultivating a renewed sense of purpose among the members of the United Brgy. San Antonio Sto....
Like the developing roads reaching their community, a new chapter of opportunity is beginning for the farmers of Barangay Saray, who had previously faced setbacks in their efforts to become a formal group. The Saray Maliliit Farmers Association (SMFA), a collective of...
Ninety-two (92) beneficiaries from three farmers’ associations (FAs) in Pakil, Laguna completed a series of specialized training conducted by the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2. These specialized training sessions conducted last...
Beginning with a few pesos – initially from their membership fees and monthly dues, the Samahan ng mga Magsasaka at Nangingisda ng Brgy. Mascariña, Quezon, Quezon (SAMANA) have built their own financial empowerment demonstrating that even small amounts, when pooled...
The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 has turned over Php 6,088,156 worth of integrated Swine and Vegetable Production Projects to eight (8) farmers’ associations (FAs) with a total of 200 members in Alabat...
Positioned for more efficient service delivery for its beneficiaries, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON is already witnessing the positive effects of a recent Microsoft Office training program. This...
"Babai nak." (I am a woman.) These were the words that crossed Editha Turon’s mind when she was nominated to lead the Virbira Farmers Association in Barangay Virbira, Carasi, Ilocos Norte. At 64 years old, she has long answered that question - not with words, but with...