To further address several concerns and doubts surrounding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Department of Agriculture (DA) extensively presented the scope of the agreement and debunked some misinformation regarding the agreement during the highland vegetable industry stakeholder’s dialogue conducted on January 17, 2024 in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet. According to DA’s Macro-Economic Policy continue reading : RCEP is not the problem for veggie influx—Dela Rosa
DA-CAR bids constant support to veggie farmers
The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) assured continuous support to farmers affected by the challenged prices of vegetables. In an interview with People’s Television Cordillera, Regional Technical Director (RTD) for Operations Danilo Daguio assured farmers that they will continuously extend help to connect them to potential markets. He also urged the public to refrain from posting continue reading : DA-CAR bids constant support to veggie farmers
DA-CAR facilitates hauling, transport of 22,500 kgs of veggies to institutional buyers this week
With the continuing low price and non-marketing of vegetables being experienced, particularly for Chinese cabbage (Lombok) and cabbage, the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) exerts more effort in helping the affected farmers to market and transport their produce to various institutional buyers within and outside the region. DA-CAR Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) Chief Joan continue reading : DA-CAR facilitates hauling, transport of 22,500 kgs of veggies to institutional buyers this week
DA-CAR celebrates 35 years of fruitful years
The Department of Agriculture – Cordillera (DA-CAR) celebrated its 35 years of success through innovations for a progressive, sustainable Cordillera on June 30, 2023 at Guisad, Baguio City. Agricultural stakeholders were also given recognition for their immeasurable assistance and services to DA-CAR, including the Young Farmers Challenge national winners, four (4) outstanding individuals continue reading : DA-CAR celebrates 35 years of fruitful years