As part of its continued support to farmers in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program conducted a Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) rollout for both Tarlac and Nueva Ecija from July 7 to July 24,...
Eloisa Mariano
Legacy in the Fields: SAAD markers reflect farmers’ journey to success
Testimonies serve as one of the strongest validations of the effective implementation of government programs. From the early stages of planning and rollout to the time these initiatives are fully embraced and felt on the ground, the beneficiaries are often the first...
CASIFA Coop to supply fresh produce for Santa Praxedes feeding program
The Cabaleng San Isidro Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (CASIFA Coop), a pilot farmer group assisted by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Cagayan Valley, is set to become the official supplier of fresh...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...