Apayao is a province renowned for its sprawling fields of rice, corn, and tropical fruits. However, a lesser-known yet thriving industry quietly looms—aquaculture. Despite being landlocked, Apayao touts a flourishing aquaculture scene, nurturing freshwater creatures like tilapia and catfish amidst its verdant landscapes. Once teeming with an overwhelming presence of giant freshwater prawns, locally known continue reading : Ra’sawan Ulang Aqua Farm: A stirring venture in Apayao’s aquaculture scene
DA-CAR launches 2024 National Women’s Month, highlights seed sharing
The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office-CAR starts off this years’ national women’s month celebration with a positive affirmation, continued commitment in closing gender gaps, and gathering support for women’s advocacies in the country. The month-long celebration is an avenue to highlight women’s achievement both past and present in nation-building, acknowledging women’s contribution to the economy, continue reading : DA-CAR launches 2024 National Women’s Month, highlights seed sharing
Ifugao province pushes ordinance for Heirloom Rice Preservation
Provincial lawmakers in the province of Ifugao have passed a resolution ensuring the preservation and continuous production of heirloom rice in the province of Ifugao. Ifugao Provincial Rice Coordinator Steve Baccay explained the measure was passed by the Provincial legislative body to secure the cultural importance of traditional rice produced by the province. “The resolution continue reading : Ifugao province pushes ordinance for Heirloom Rice Preservation
DA-CAR to continue surveillance of AI high-risk areas
The Department of Agriculture Cordillera (DA-CAR) continues to conduct bi-annual monitoring and surveillance of areas earlier identified as high-risk areas for the Avian Influenza (AI) even as the DA has declared Benguet Province to be free from AI. Dr. Karl Glenn Kigis of the Livestock Program of DA-CAR explained that timely actions and interventions are continue reading : DA-CAR to continue surveillance of AI high-risk areas
DA-CAR distributes Php5.2M worth of corn seeds to STY Egay-affected farmers in Kabugao, Apayao
The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) continues to assist the heavily affected farmers during the Super Typhoon (STY) Egay which hit the country, particularly Northern Luzon, in July 2023. This is part of the agency’s rehabilitation and recovery program through the Bufferstock Program and Quick Response Fund (QRF). On February 21-22, 2024, the last phase of continue reading : DA-CAR distributes Php5.2M worth of corn seeds to STY Egay-affected farmers in Kabugao, Apayao