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 cattle production and increasing farmers’ income through sustainable livelihood interventions.
Held at the San Jose Gymnasium, the distribution benefited the Barangay Basak Farmers Association and the Janay-janay Farmers Association under the Program’s Food Production and Livelihood (FPL) Project.
A total of 556 bags of Cattle Grower Concentrate feeds, 600 bags of pollard feeds, and 11 boxes of mineral block salt were turned over to the two associations. Each association received 278 bags of Cattle Grower Concentrate feeds and 300 bags of pollard feeds. Meanwhile, the Barangay Basak Farmers Association received five boxes of mineral block salt, while the Janay-janay Farmers Association received six boxes.
The livestock inputs are expected to improve cattle nutrition, promote better animal health, and enhance livestock productivity. By providing quality feeds and mineral supplements, the intervention also helps reduce production costs, enabling farmers to sustain and expand their cattle production while increasing their income.
The distribution forms part of the DA-SAAD Program’s continuing efforts to strengthen livestock-based livelihoods among marginalized farming communities. Through targeted agricultural interventions, the Program aims to improve productivity, enhance farmers’ resilience, contribute to local food security, and support sustainable rural development across the Negros Island Region.
