o celebrate sustainable agricultural development through empowered farmers and good governance, the Department of Agriculture—Cordillera (DA-CAR) commemorates its 37th year of foundation today, July 1, 2025, in Guisad, Baguio City. Themed “A Celebration of Sustainable Agricultural Development Through Empowered Farmers and Good Governance”, the activity was blessed by Father Eugene Ofo-ob of the Holy Innocents continue reading : DA-CAR celebrates 37th Foundation Day
Dalawang indibidwal mulaKordilyera, kinilala ng DA bilang natatanging Magsasaka ng Bansa
𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐀 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 || Kinilala sina 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐲 𝐂. 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐨 (Luna, Apayao) at 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒. 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬 (Tabuk City, Kalinga) ng Rehiyon Kordilyera bilang isa sa mga 43 National Gawad Saka Outstanding Farmers and Fisherfolk ng taon. Si Molintas ay pinarangalan bilang National Outstanding Farmer for High Value Crops – Plantations Category continue reading : Dalawang indibidwal mulaKordilyera, kinilala ng DA bilang natatanging Magsasaka ng Bansa
66 Farms in Ifugao and Mankayan underwent National PhilGAP Inspection
The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) and the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) conducted a national inspection of 66 farms for Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) certification from June 9 to 13, 2025. The inspections overlaid 26 farms in Alfonso Lista and Lamut, Ifugao, and 40 farms in Balili, Mankayan, Benguet. These farms cultivate continue reading : 66 Farms in Ifugao and Mankayan underwent National PhilGAP Inspection
DA-CAR engages with Benguet Farmers Federation
The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) continues reaching out to Farmers Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) to strengthen collaborative efforts that would help improve their productivity and livelihood despite the challenges in the industry. During the general assembly of the Federation of Benguet Farmers Cooperative (FBFC) composed of 18 affiliates held at La Trinidad, Benguet on June continue reading : DA-CAR engages with Benguet Farmers Federation
IAWPA recognizes DA-CAR as Agriculture Advocate of the Year
The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) headed by Regional Executive Director Atty. Jennilyn M. Dawayan is awarded by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) as the “Agriculture Advocate of the Year”. This institutional award recognizes the DA-CAR for its relentless efforts and strong commitment in helping the farming and fishing communities towards sustainability and continue reading : IAWPA recognizes DA-CAR as Agriculture Advocate of the Year