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
Cordi farmers showcase coffee, cacao products at SM-Baguio
To mobilize opportunities for cacao and coffee agribusiness in the Cordilleras, the Department of Agriculture (DA) – CAR through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, conducts a three-day market encounter at SM City Baguio on June 13-15, 2025. Participating Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCAs) and proprietors are Edna Norial (Love Nature), Eva Ritchelle Padua (Dulche continue reading : Cordi farmers showcase coffee, cacao products at SM-Baguio
“Benteng Bigas Meron Na” Rice Project launched in Baguio City for minimum wage earners
In line with the shared commitment to uplifting the lives of the Filipino people, the coverage of “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” is now expanded to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) with the minimum wage earners of ADRISTE Philippines, Inc. located at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) – Baguio in Loakan, as pilot batch for continue reading : “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” Rice Project launched in Baguio City for minimum wage earners