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DAR Crowns Bb. Agraryo 2024; Highlights Women’s Role in Agrarian Reform

DAR Crowns Bb. Agraryo 2024; Highlights Women’s Role in Agrarian Reform

Crowd Favorite, Regional Winners Shine Among the candidates, Bicol Region’s Precious Joezhel T. Mortel emerged as the crowd favorite, sweeping five awards: Social Media Star, Best in Traditional Costume, Best in Sportswear, Best in Philippine Terno, and Best in Evening Gown. Meanwhile,…

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Oriental Mindoro coop receives meat processing facility

Oriental Mindoro coop receives meat processing facility

Established in 2004, SMARCC boasts a membership of 149, with 82 male and 67 female members. The cooperative has a diverse portfolio, engaging in businesses such as credit, agricultural input trading, farm machinery services, catering, rice marketing, swine production, and the latest meat…

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Estrella uplifts ARB products for global competitiveness

Estrella uplifts ARB products for global competitiveness

DAR Undersecretary for Support Services Rowena Niña Taduran said the Trade Fair showcasing the various food and non-food products of the ARBs is a platform to celebrate not only the spirit of agriculture but also the vital contributions of ARB organizations in the collective mission to…

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Surigao del Sur farming households get internet access from DAR, DICT

Surigao del Sur farming households get internet access from DAR, DICT

Previously, the organization produced woven products only upon order due to a lack of market. With reliable internet connectivity now available, DAR intends to train SIAFO members to enhance its product range and assist in promoting and selling its products online to expand its customer base.…

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Agraryo Trade Fair 2024 showcases ARB products for International Rural Women's Day

Agraryo Trade Fair 2024 showcases ARB products for International Rural Women's Day

The Agraryo Trade Fair 2024 kicks off International Rural Women’s Day celebrations at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Central Office on Tuesday, October 15, and will run through until October 18. The four-day event showcases a wide array of food and non-food products, furniture,…

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DAR showcases Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Products Through Agraryo Trade Fair

DAR showcases Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Products Through Agraryo Trade Fair

Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) who are members of ARB Organizations (ARBOs) will conduct a four-day Agraryo Trade Fair from October 15 to 18, 2024 at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Central Office to celebrate the International Rural Women’s Day and Rural Women’s Month.…

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Albay Farmers’ Group Receives P5.5M Swine Repopulation Project

Albay Farmers’ Group Receives P5.5M Swine Repopulation Project

As a key commitment of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the program underscores the government's efforts to assist farmers and fisherfolk, ensuring improved productivity and income. The project’s scope includes calibrated hog re-population, the establishment of modern swine farms, and…

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CSC recognizes DAR as one of the Top 3 Agencies with Highest Resolution and Compliance Ratings

CSC recognizes DAR as one of the Top 3 Agencies with Highest Resolution and Compliance Ratings

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) awarded the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) a Plaque of Recognition for ranking among the top three government agencies with the highest resolution and compliance ratings for referred feedback from January to December 2023. The award was presented during…

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DAR-Agusan del Sur joins “Government on Wheels” to fight insurgency

DAR-Agusan del Sur joins “Government on Wheels” to fight insurgency

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Sur has joined other government agencies in the conduct of the two-day "Government on Wheels" initiative and provided information and basic services to fight insurgency cases in the area. Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) II…

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DAR to Turn Over 7 Farm-to-Market Roads in Remote Villages of Eastern Samar

DAR to Turn Over 7 Farm-to-Market Roads in Remote Villages of Eastern Samar

Frogosa noted the additional “farmers' access” pathways were built alongside the roads, even though they were not part of the original plan. These additions are expected to prevent road damage from the passage of heavy farm machinery and equipment. While impressed with the overall…

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Local Farmers from Albay Achieve P350K Sales at Trade Fair

Local Farmers from Albay Achieve P350K Sales at Trade Fair

The trade fair, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Albay Provincial Office, featured more than 16 exhibitors from across the province. In addition to the ARBOs, the event highlighted a range of other Albayano craftsmanship, with products made from pili, coconut, abaca, and…

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North Cotabato farmers receive P1.2-M post-harvest facilities

North Cotabato farmers receive P1.2-M post-harvest facilities

Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Evangeline Bueno said the rubber sheet hang-dryers and corn sheller are designed to address specific post-harvest challenges faced by these farmers. “We provide our farmers with interventions that elevate their operational efficiency and…

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DAR, PCA collaborate to improve well-being of coconut farmers in agrarian reform communities

DAR, PCA collaborate to improve well-being of coconut farmers in agrarian reform communities

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) have collaborated on a project to improve the productivity, income, and well-being of men and women coconut farmers within agrarian reform communities (ARCs) and ARC clusters (ARCCs) in selected provinces,…

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Mulanay agrarian reform beneficiaries learn Sustainable Vegetable Production

Mulanay agrarian reform beneficiaries learn Sustainable Vegetable Production

“Sustainable Vegetable Production through Climate Smart Technologies extended to the members of the cooperative has equipped the farmers with knowledge and skills on climate resilient technologies with emphasis on crop diversification,” Esguerra said. OIC-CARPO Carmencita A. Gruta…

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