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...
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DA-SAAD Caraga holds stakeholder consultations to strengthen farmer project management
To strengthen its partnership with local stakeholders, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 launched a series of Stakeholder Consultation Meetings this July 2025. The consultation is part of the program’s...
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)...
ZamPen livestock raisers receive Php 1.4M worth of cattle from SAAD
In support of both immediate agricultural needs and long-term livelihood development, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 delivered 29 cattle worth Php 1,449,855 to three (3) farmers’ associations on July...
SAAD Caraga farmers cap off two-day training on Good Agricultural Practices
The Department of Agriculture’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program Phase 2 conducted a Training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for vegetables and corn last June 25–26, 2025. The training was attended by members of the Bayanihan...
SAAD CAR reviews progress, refines plans in mid-year assessment
The Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) conducted its Fiscal Year 2025 Regional Mid-Year Assessment from July 8 to 10, 2025, in Sagada, Mountain Province. The three-day activity served...
SAAD backs Cebu farmers with Php800K goat production and enterprise assistance
To improve goat raising, increase production and income, and meet market and consumer needs, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Central Visayas distributed 70 goats worth Php 832,230 to two farmer associations on June...
Gender Awareness Training empowers 22 FAs in Bohol
To promote gender sensitivity among its stakeholders, the Department of Agriculture – Special Area for Agricultural Development in Central Visayas (DA-SAAD7) held a two-day Gender Sensitivity Training for 22 farmers’ associations in Bohol. The training was conducted...
Biliran farmers’ group expands poultry venture with reinvested profits
From January to June 2025, the Pili Farmers Association (PIFA) recorded Php 412,246 in gross income from their community-managed egg production project—marking a significant gain for a livelihood venture launched just last year. The initiative, supported by the...
SAAD Western Visayas engages Buruanga LCE for livelihood project continuity
Recognizing the important role of local leaders in implementing projects on the ground, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Team met with the newly elected Local Chief Executive (LCE) of Buruanga, Aklan, Hon. Allan P. Dagohoy, last July 10,...