The Samahan ng Masisipag na Ina ng Caridad (SAMICA), a women’s association in Salcedo, Eastern Samar, generated nearly P474,000 in gross income from vegetable production under the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA - SAAD)...
When a respiratory disease outbreak back in 2024 affected their native chicken project, which forced them to reduce their flock to 37 survivors from an original 240 native chickens, the Tamarindo Integrated Peace and Development Workers Association (TIPDWA) leaned on...
For the coastal families of Tagapul-an, life has long been a gamble against the tides. In this island municipality, a typhoon brings more than just rainfall, but also causes an economic standstill. When rough seas prevent fishing boats from going out, households in...
In the far-flung barangays of Eastern Samar, where electricity often flickers out without warning, poultry raisers have long struggled to keep their egg production steady. Oftentimes, lights would dim and livelihoods were affected. But on January 29, 2026, hope...
Farmers in Barangay Lapting, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur have established a 1,000-square-meter communal vegetable garden as a shared production effort aimed at supplementing income and strengthening food supply at the community level. The Taripnong Dagiti Mannalon ti Brgy....
In the small community of San Lorenzo, Guimaras, where livelihood largely depends on vegetable production, farming means long days of hard work and endless uncertainties against nature. For the members of Sitio Napuong Small Farmers Association (SNASFA), agriculture...
While many groups reinvest their earnings to another profitable venture, the Tamborong Farmers Association of San Lorenzo, Guimaras chose to commit to their annual feeding program to help reduce malnutrition among elementary students in their community. Proceeds from...
Agricultural progress in Abra is rarely driven by sudden change. It is built through consistent support, practical interventions, and sustained effort over time. Under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in the...
In Sitio Callunay, Malapaao, Langiden, Abra, a small but steady poultry enterprise continues to take shape as a farmers’ association recently expanded its laying flock using funds generated from its own operations. On January 30, 2026, the association purchased 100...
In 2025, the Philippines reported a significant drop in its agricultural trade deficit, which narrowed down to USD 932.15 million from USD 1.1 billion in 2024. This shift reflects gradual changes in the country’s farm import-export landscape, driven by sustained...