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SOA GRADUATION on SCoPSA

Details: Written by AGRI INFO DAVAO; Published: 30 September 2019; Hits: 1

SOA GRADUATION on SCoPSA | To enhance corn productivity by adopting sustainable adaptive technologies in sloping areas, 450 farmer-graduates in Region 11 recently graduated through the Department of Agriculture School-on-the-Air (SOA) program on Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas (SCoPSA).

“SCOPSA features easy and adaptable methods, and focused on soil and water conservation technologies, soil erosion control, and gully stabilization, in combination with soil fertilization,” said Joedel Leliza, DA-SCOPSA focal person.

In Davao Region, SCOPSA demo sites are located in Governor Generoso and Mati City in Davao Oriental; New Corella and Asuncion in Davao del Norte; and Matanao and Magsaysay in Davao del Sur.

SAGIP SAKA

Details: Written by AGRI INFO DAVAO; Published: 18 September 2019; Hits: 7

SAGIP SAKA | Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Program will now be institutionalized as President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11321 or the Sagip Saka Act on April 17, 2019. Authored by Senator Francis Pangilinan, the Department of Agriculture is now (September 18) conducting a public consultation on its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for farmers, fisherfolk, and other stakeholders in Region XI, 12, and BARRM here in General Santos City.

STEERING AND ROWING APPROACH

Details: Written by JOLLIE ANN J. BARANGGAN; Published: 15 September 2019; Hits: 2

STEERING AND ROWING APPROACH | A boat does not go anywhere if it is not rowed but could go anywhere if not steered. Clarifying who does what and when is a good start of governance.

COMMUNICATORS FOR RICE

Details: Written by NOEL T. PROVIDO; Published: 12 September 2019; Hits: 3

COMMUNICATORS FOR RICE | Good communication can rally support, calm a nervous public, reduce misinformation, and focus narratives on what's important. Best communication practices and principles should be tailored to local needs and reflective of the realities on the ground.