Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

High Value Crops Development Program

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a once-armed rebel group in the Philippines, had long been associated with the quest for political autonomy for the Muslim population in Mindanao. However, as peace negotiations progressed, many members of the MILF sought alternative paths to contribute to society and provide for their families. This transition gave rise continue reading : “From Rebels to Sustainable Vegetable Growers: The Inspiring Story of Palib Vegetable Farmers Association in Alamada, Cotabato Province”

Cabawa, an island barangay nestled in Dapa, Siargao, Agusan Del Sur, with a population of over 1,094 residents, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Under the visionary leadership of Barangay Captain Francisco Catulay, the community has embarked on a journey to encourage every family to cultivate crops in their surroundings, replacing vices such as gambling that continue reading : “Transforming Cabawa: From Gambling to Greenery – A Story of Community Agriculture and Agro-Tourism”

Puerto Prinsesa – Ensuring the sustainability of the Phase 1 implementation on RISE project, the Department of Agriculture [DA] and Bureau of Corrections [BuCor], the High Value Crops Development Program – National Program Management Office / Regional Field Office Mimaropa [HVCDP-NPMO / RFO4B] and other DA banner programs & BuCor officials and staffs mapped out continue reading : DA X BuCor CRAFTS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RISE PROJECT

In the exigency to advocate the improvement of services and programs of the high-value crops sector in the region, the High-Value Crops Development Program – Program Management Office (HVCDP-PMO) team together with the DA-Caraga High-Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) held a coordination meeting. The meeting aims to have an extensive review of FY 2023 Physical continue reading : HVCDP CARAGA Coordination Meeting 

September 8, 2023 In preparation for the immediate implementation of Phase 2 of the DA X DOJ RISE Project, the DA HVCDP and the BuCor Team conducted a collaboration meeting to discuss the specific actions to be taken to start the Phase 2 of the Project. This phase, to commence this September, covers an area continue reading : DA X DOJ RISE Project In Motion