In 2023, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) CALABARZON took its initial steps in supporting farmers in the municipality of Tingloy, Batangas, engaging with 10 farming communities. However, a significant challenge quickly...
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Laguna woman farmer sees strengthened livelihood thru SAAD agri project
For Ms. Precy R. Dumaraos, a dedicated member of the Green Thumb Laguna Farmer’s Association (GTLFA) and an entrepreneur in Pakil, Laguna, the ongoing support of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 holds a significant promise in...
SAAD CALABARZON boosts staff wellness with mental health training
Effective public service thrives on a proactive approach to well-being, directly addressing stress and fostering a healthy work-life balance. This principle guides the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON's daily...
SAAD’s swine production project fuels hope for woman farmer in Perez
The new year brings renewed hope to the Mainit Farmers’ Association (MAFA) in Perez, Quezon, as the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 is set to provide a swine production project to the group. For members...
SAAD Ilocos personnel enhances storytelling, visual documentation skills
The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program development workers in Ilocos Region are now better prepared to communicate the results of their work in the field following their participation in a News Writing and Mobile...
Tublay women farmers receive highland veggie production projects from SAAD
The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) turned over two highland vegetable production projects to women-led farmers’ associations in Tublay Central, Tublay last March 27, 2025....
Ilocos Norte farmers earn Php 484K from SAAD’s cattle production project
The Riverside Greeners Association (RISGA) Inc. in Brgy. Kalaw, Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte has turned cattle raising into a thriving livelihood, generating Php 484,500 worth of gross income from selling 14 cattle granted by the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for...
SAAD profiling update benefits Paratong farmers in Ilocos Sur
The Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 in Ilocos Region proactively updated the profiles of the Paratong Farmers’ Association last March 13, 2025, in Paratong, Ilocos Sur. Led by Data Controller Renz Mart...
Beyond the hardship: Laguna women farmers rise for their livelihood
In Laguna, where farming is central to the lives of many communities, the sun rises on fields tended by hardworking individuals. Their lives revolve around farming, which sustains their families and communities. The challenges are many, from unpredictable weather to...
Rooted in Tingloy: Doris Atienza cultivates community growth through farming
The sound of waves lapping the shore of Tingloy, Batangas, provides a fitting soundtrack to Adoracion “Doris” A. Atienza's life. Here, amid the rustling coconut trees, this 61-year-old farmer demonstrates the power of perseverance and vision in agriculture. Her...