For the Balogo Integrated Farmers’ Association (BIFA) of San Sebastian, Samar, the journey from subsistence to sustainability does not end at their poultry farm. Through the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase...
At sunrise in the town of Victoria, Northern Samar, crates of freshly harvested string beans and ampalaya now line the once-barren fields of the Victoria Vegetable Producers Association (VVPA). What was once a hectare of cracked earth and stubborn weeds has now...
While waiting for long often deters people from pursuing their dreams, a farmers' association from the southernmost part of Eastern Visayas presses on for a better future ahead. The Barangay Plaridel Farmers and Swine Raisers Association (BPFSRA) of Hinundayan,...
For many small-scale poultry raisers, animal feeds account for the largest portion of production expenses. While commercial feeds are readily available in the market, few farmers are aware that they can formulate their own nutritious and cost-effective feeds using...
“It takes a village to raise a child; it takes a community to realize a dream.” Stepping into a major league role as a catalyst for community nutrition, the San Florentino Food Garden Association (SaFFGA), a beneficiary of the Special Area for Agricultural Development...
A five-day training on Agroenterprise Clustering Approach (AECA) was conducted for farmer-beneficiaries of the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Bicol from April 20-24, 2026, in Sorsogon. The activity, spearheaded...
What was once an underutilized piece of land in Barangay San Isidro, Luna, Isabela is now slowly transforming into a productive vegetable farm, bringing new opportunities to members of the San Isidro Luna Integrated Farmers Association through the support of the...
For the members of Samahan ng mga Magsasaka at Nangingisda (SAMANA) ng Brgy. Mascariña Quezon, Quezon, raising swine has long been considered a practical source of their livelihood. However, despite their experience in backyard swine production, many members admitted...
The freshly-harvested ginger neatly arranged at the Dumalneg Market may have looked ordinary to many buyers, but for the members of Riverside Greeners Association (RISGA) Inc., each kilogram carried a story of hardship, resilience, and perseverance. Just a few years...
What began as a response to the current dry season has turned into a profitable harvest for members of the Sampao Small Water Irrigation System Association, Inc. (SSWISA), as watermelon production proved both climate-resilient and economically rewarding. Under this...