Eleven young agripreneurs from the provinces of Benguet, Mountain Province, Kalinga, Ifugao, and Apayao showcased their agricultural business ventures at the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Regional Start-Up Competition held on April 29, 2025, in Guisad, Baguio City. These participants were provincial awardees of the YFC Start-Up Competition, selected to represent their respective provinces in the continue reading : Young Farmers Challenge Reg’l Start-Up Competition showcase innovative agribusiness ideas in CAR
Three Cordillera farms PhilGAP Certification in recent inspection by DA and BPI
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), successfully conducted an inspection of three farms located in Baguio City, Tuba, and Itogon, Benguet, as well as within the local government units (LGUs) of the BLISTTT area on April 21, 2025. The inspection utilized a co-created checklist developed on April continue reading : Three Cordillera farms PhilGAP Certification in recent inspection by DA and BPI
Benguet PLGU and FCA to receive cold storage facilities from DA
As part of the DA’s commitment to assisting farmers in maintaining the quality of their produce and in preventing post-harvest losses, Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for Logistics Daniel Atayde personally inspected the proposed sites for the establishment of solar powered modular cold storage facilities this FY 2025. Two areas were inspected by ASec continue reading : Benguet PLGU and FCA to receive cold storage facilities from DA
Tramlines to be constructed for CAR farmers in FY2026
Around Seventeen (17) areas in the highland communities of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will soon garner the benefits from having a tramline service next year. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for Logistics Daniel Atayde said that the areas of Baguio City, Buguias in Benguet and Sadsadan in Bauko, Mountain Province will be the continue reading : Tramlines to be constructed for CAR farmers in FY2026
DA family showcases culinary skills during FFM
As part of the continuing celebration of Filipino Food Month (FFM), three (3) regional attached bureaus and agencies of the Department of Agriculture – Cordillera (DA-CAR) showcased their culinary talents through their flavorful dishes during the FFM celebration at the Igorot Park, Baguio City on April 22, 2025. The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) continue reading : DA family showcases culinary skills during FFM