MEATY FORUM

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Written by CHERRY MAE D. PALICTE

Published: 26 July 2017

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DA-11 OIC-Regional Director Ricardo Oñate Jr. addresses the participants of the Forum on Export Promotion of Livestock, Poultry, Meat and Allied Products held in Davao City. Mindanao is one of the major producers of livestock and poultry products in the country. The forum aims to resolve challenges particularly in domestic and export markets. "We need to sustain FMD-free status, strenghten Halal Production and promote value-adding products such as meat processing," Oñate said. The forum also aims to increase public awareness on the market opportunities through transparent information on government initiatives to promote the export of livestock, poultry and its by-products. 

REFORMING THRU FARMING

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Written by Celso C. Vergara

Published: 26 July 2017

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REFORMING THRU FARMING | Nursery and Aquaculture Farm of Parolees and Probationers under Davao City Parole and Probation Office No.3 located at Barangay Marapangi, Toril, Davao City. 

"Dako kaayo akong pasalamat aning programaha kay sa mga pareho namo, lisud kaayo mangita'g trabaho pero kinahanglan man gyud ug trabaho kay pamilyado man. Tungod aning farming, ma feel namo nga naa pa diay me mahimo para sa among pamilya."

HELP MARAWI FOOD RELIEF OPERATION

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Written by NOEL T. PROVIDO

Published: 25 July 2017

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Department of Agriculture- XI OIC-Reg'l. Director Ricardo Oñate, Jr. hands over the Certificate of Donation to Cargill Philippines, Inc. representatives: Glen Banogon (3rd L) and Cromwell Tajon. Also in photo is DA-XI Livestock Coordinator Marie Anne Constantino.

Cargill Philippines, Inc. and employees donate 38,000 canned and pouches (worth P700,000) of 911 Foods, a Halal processed food locally-produced in Davao City. Jonathan Suy, President of Qualifood Products, makers of 911 Foods says their products are produced to cater to calamity victims. "It's a complete meal (viand and rice combined) eliminating the need for cooking," he says adding that orders are keep on coming from companies and individuals willing to donate food to internally displaced persons in Marawi. 

DA provides hauling trucks to cacao farmers in Davao City

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Written by CHERRY MAE D. PALICTE

Published: 24 July 2017

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Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol (center with white cap) pose with the beneficiaries of hauling trucks and tractors during the turnover ceremony in Almendras Gym, Davao City.

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