CAMALIG, ALBAY – As the Department of Agriculture revs up to modernize the agriculture sector, DA – Bicol in partnership with Korean farm machinery manufacturers recently staged an agricultural mechanization Roadshow for modern farming Techniques and technologies at the Albay Farmers Bounty Village here. The two-day event which was dubbed :”Gear Up Bicol 2019” showcased continue reading : Bicolano farmers gear up for mechanization
Lucia, not her real name, has been in government service for 30 years. Working in one of the Department of Agriculture-Bicol’s (DA-Bicol) frontline divisions, she had her fair share of stressful experiences in the workplace like being belittled and misjudged by her colleagues. At middle age, she now suffers from high blood pressure, hyperglycemia and continue reading : DA-Bicol employees undergo Stress Management Seminar
PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA – “Nag-umpisa kami sa sobrang hirap sa buhay na kung hindi ka magsaka hindi ka aani. Dun nabuo yung motto ko na kung hindi ako magtatanim, wala akong aanihin, wala kaming magandang buhay,” said corn farmer Angelita Cerillo of Brgy. Libod Tigaon, Camarines Sur as she recounts her humble beginnings. Winning continue reading : Bicolana corn farmer-leader conferred National Gawad Saka Outstanding Corn Farmer 2018
NAGA CITY – Department of Agriculture Bicol honored 10 Regional Outstanding Gawad Saka achievers three Rural Women Achievers in a simple awarding ceremonies held in a hotel here. Under the 2019 Regional Gawad Saka awards, five (5) individuals and five (5) groups were recognized for their exemplary contributions to the development of agriculture in their continue reading : DA honors 2019 regional Gawad Saka and Rural Women Achievers
PILI CAMARINES SUR – In celebration of the 200th fiesta celebration in honor of St. Raphael de Archangel on October 24, the municipal agriculture office of Pili staged the first Tienda sa Pili and Harvest Fetival. The agri-trade fair which features the best agricultural produce of our farmers from the different farmers’ associations and cooperatives continue reading : Pili town fiesta agri trade fair opens
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – The Department of Agriculture Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Bicol advisory board has approved 24 infrastucture development (I-BUILD) subprojects worth a total of P3.80 billion. In a meeting held in this city on October 11, 2019, five members of the Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) from the Department of Interior and continue reading : DA-Bicol’s advisory board approves P3.80B-worth PRDP infra subprojects
