Pinoy Pork l A national awareness campaign entitled ‘Pinoy Pork is Safe to Eat’ was launched by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) to counter the perception that local pork is not safe to eat.
WORLD FOOD DAY | As we celebrate the World Food Day today (October 16), DA and FAO conducted the on-the-spot poster making yesterday and will declare the top five winners this afternoon at Liwasang Aurora, Quezon City Memorial Circle. Best of luck to our young artist Azeneth J.
Enero with his coach Jerry Ben V. Sasam of Sto. Tomas Central Elem. School SPED Center, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. This year's WFD poster making theme is: "Our actions are our future, healthy diets for a #ZeroHunger world. Young Filipinos eating healthy, eating responsibly." | via RAFIS11
CORN DERBY | In Yoshida Farm, Baguio District, Davao City, various corn varities were planted, harvested, and evaluated for farmers to actually observe and appreciate their yield performance. Dubbed as corn derby, various seed companies participated in and featured potentials of their leading corn seeds on October 10-11.
BOOSTING BANANA & RICE FARMING | Banana and rice are two major commodities of Davao del Norte. DA in partnership with the Davao del Norte Provincial Government has turned over the Banana Tissue Culture Laboratory as well as rice machineries and equipment to futher boost farm production in the province. | Photo Credit PAGRO Davao del Norte
