To evaluate program implementation, resolve operational concerns, and realign priorities for the remaining implementation period, the Department of Agriculture – Caraga through the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program conducted its 2026 Mid-Year...
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DA-SAAD distributes livestock production inputs to FAs in Negros Oriental
The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Negros Island Region distributed livestock production inputs to two farmers’ associations in San Jose, Negros Oriental on July 9, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to improving...
SAAD NorMin supplies over P1.2M worth of agri-inputs to Lanao del Norte FAs
Continuing its commitment to empower local farmers and enhance agricultural productivity, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Northern Mindanao provided Php 1,206,788 worth of agri-interventions to the...
DA-SAAD turns over PhilGAP certification to SaFFGA, marking historic first in Iloilo’s 5th district
The San Florentino Food Garden Association (SaFFGA), a farmers' association assisted by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program, formally received its Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) Certificate during...
Aripdip, San Dionisio poultry raisers learn biosecurity measures, risk management protocols
To help prevent disease outbreaks and reduce livestock mortality, members of the Aripdip Farmers Association (AFA) and San Dionisio Farmers Association (SDFA) under the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Western...
Aripdip FA embers transforms fresh egg into value-added products
Transforming fresh chicken eggs into marketable value-added products enables 45 members of Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program farmers association to increase their income and enhance entrepreneurial activity in their community. The Aripdip...
SAAD WesVis collaborate with FAs, stakeholders at FY2026 1st Semestral Assessment
The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program gathered farmer-representatives from 36 farmers association (FA) and seven (7) Local Government Units (LGU) partners to assess the FY 2026 1st semester project implementation...
Baliangao SAAD farmers showcase local products in town Agro-Trade Fair
A farmer group from Misamis Occidental, supported under the Department of Agriculture - Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program, showcased their products during the celebration of the 17th Dagaton Festival 2026 in the municipality of Baliangao. As...
DA-SAAD Ilocos empowers associations thru participatory and enterprise assessment
Every community has its own strengths, resources, experiences, and aspirations. Recognizing these local capacities is an important step toward developing interventions that are not only responsive but also sustainable. Guided by the principle that communities should...
SAAD-assisted FCA members in CAR to earn while building their livelihood facilities
Members of six (6) Farmers’ Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) in Abra are set to earn additional income as they construct their swine and poultry housing facilities supported by the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD)...









