ZamboSur corn farmers receive tractor for enhanced production
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, March 1, 2024 - To enhance agricultural productivity in rural areas, the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 in Zamboanga Peninsula provided one unit of 4-wheel drive tractor with implements…
From fungi to fortune: The inspiring journey of Balusbos Farmers Association in mushroom cultivation and beyond
Over three months, after they accepted the mushroom project inputs, the Balusbos Farmers Association (BAFA) from Buruanga, Aklan, generated Php 36,612 solely from the sale of nutritious fungus as of January 2024. In 2023, BAFA with 44 active members was…
SAAD ZamboSur strengthens FY 2025 target communities through PRA
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, February 27, 2024 - To gather pertinent insights to come up with development initiatives customized to the recipients' needs, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Zamboanga Peninsula carried out the…
SAAD ZamPen profiles 207 farmers to receive 2024 agri-projects
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, February 23, 2024 – To accurately identify farmers in need of agricultural support and services, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Zamboanga Peninsula conducted profiling and geotagging in eight municipalities of…
Corn-tastic yield: ZDN farmers earn Php 28K in three months of growing sweet corn
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, February 22, 2024 – In the bucolic town of Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, the Sipaon Farmers' Association (FA) with 30 members made a sweet deal, raking in Php 28,332 from 1,123 kilograms of freshly plucked corn from…
SAAD NPMO trains ZamPen implementers in benchmarking and market identification
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, February 23, 2024 – To ensure the smooth execution of the Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) component of the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, the National Program Management Office (NPMO)…
Samar FAs enhance chicken processing through plucking machines from SAAD Phase 1
Raising broiler chickens in rural communities of Samar is a steady way for farmers to make money. Since households often eat chicken as a staple protein source, there's always a need for it, giving poultry raisers a dependable market in…
SAAD Phase 2 in CALABARZON commits first year to SocPrep, ensuring effective rollout of agri projects
LIPA CITY, February 20, 2024 - Laying the groundwork for meaningful community involvement and sustainable agricultural development for Phase 2 implementation, the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) CALABARZON completed all its target activities under Social…
SAAD NPMO introduces MAED guidelines to MIMAROPA implementers
MIMAROPA, February 15, 2024 - Enhancing the prospects for growth and sustainability within the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD)-supported associations, the National Program Management Office (NPMO) introduced the Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) Guidelines in the MIMAROPA Region.…