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INCENTIVES FOR ORGANIC AGRI FARMERS

Details: Written by CHERRY MAE D. PALICTE; Published: 24 October 2017; Hits: 436

DA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol proposes to give rewards and incentives to farmers advocating organic farming. Speaking during the 2017 Nat'l Organic Agri Congress in Cagayan de Oro, Piñol assured the organic farmers that DA will provide the inputs needed. He reiterated that DA provides support in technology transfer, financing and marketing of their organic products. He also underscored that the rise of organic products is timely since the world is craving for healthy foods. "I will not stop moving around the country and help our organic farmers. We will let them know that there is this gov't that touches their lives," Piñol adds.

2017 Nat'L ORGANIC AGRI CONGRESS

Details: Written by CHERRY MAE D. PALICTE; Published: 24 October 2017; Hits: 643

2017 Nat'L ORGANIC AGRI CONGRESS | Department of Agriculture in Davao Region together with other organic agriculture stakeholders participated in the 2017 National Organic Agriculture Congress (NOAC) held in Cagayan de Oro.

The three-day congress includes discussion on food wastes and marketing strategies on agri products. Successful organic agriculture farmers and stakeholders will be given recognition during the event.

It will also highlight the accomplishment of the various region as far as organic agriculture is concern.

With a theme Organic:S.M.A.R.T. Culture (Science-based, Market-oriented, Adaptive, Responsive, Transformative), the forum aims to update the Philippine National Standards and technical regulations on Organic Agriculture Program.

BANANA CONSULTATION

Details: Written by Feliz Amanda C. Lim; Published: 20 October 2017; Hits: 440

BANANA CONSULTATION | DA Undersecretary Evelyn Laviña and DA-XI OIC-Reg'l. Director Ricardo Oñate,Jr. in engaging discussions with banana stakeholders: PBGEA, MBFEA, MUBGEA.

The consultation was held October 19 at DA-XI IT Conference Room to discuss pressing concerns on banana price, quality, and marketing.

Among the agreements include: Creation of TWG on quarantine, supply, market; Standardized guidelines for packing houses; and access to credit thru ACPC.

Conduct of training and production of knowledge products on banana technologies were also planned to update banana growers on emerging technologies. | via Arlene Seguiro, HVCDP11

MANGO SUMMIT

Details: Written by Celso C. Vergara; Published: 19 October 2017; Hits: 378

MANGO SUMMIT | DA Undersecretary for High Value Crops and Rural Credit Evelyn Laviña (3rd from right) receives the certificate of appreciation from the President of Samahang Magmamangga ng Davao Region, Inc. (SMDRI) Richard Olores (3rd from left) as a keynote speaker during the conduct of the Regional Mango Summit held on October 19-20 at the Grand Menseng Hotel in Davao City.

Also in photo (from left) is the President of the Philippine Mango Industry Foundation. Inc. Virginia dela Fuente and DA-XI Asst. Director Dr. Angelina Pancho, (from right) Emmanuel Bartocillo from NMAT EXECOM and Davao City Councilor Marisa Abella.

SMRDI organized the event in collaboration with DA- XI Agribusiness & Marketing Assistance Division to discuss the challenges confronting the mango industry especially the decline in production, pests and diseases incidence, marketing as well as the need for financing.

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