Sumilao farmers kick off campaign for Leni

Julit C. Jainar 04/22/2016

CAMARINES Sur Rep. Leni Robredo was their lawyer back in 2007. Now, the farmers of Sumilao, Bukidnon province want to pay her back by campaigning for her vice presidential bid around the country. Group leader Noland Peñas…

Veggie output drops in scorched farmlands

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/22/2016

Farmlands in Mantalongon, Dalaguete in southern Cebu, parched due to lack of rain since the start of the year, have started to crack. Some crops have withered, while the growth of others has been stunted. “Sa 30…

Sumilao farmers campaign for Robredo in Cebu

Julit C. Jainar 04/22/2016

Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo was their defender way back in 2007. Now, farmers from Sumilao in Bukidnon wanted to give back by campaigning for Robredo’s election as the country’s next vice president. The group of about…

Court reduces bail for Kidapawan farmers

04/13/2016

THE Municipal Trial Court in Kidapawan City has reduced the bail for 79 persons, mostly farmers, from North Cotabato arrested during a rally in the same city last April 1. Judge Rebecca De Leon yesterday reduced the…

Water tanks, hoses for affected towns in Cebu

04/13/2016

A RESOLUTION to provide water tanks, hoses and other material assistance to farmers affected by the dry spell was approved by the Provincial Board in last Monday’s session. PB Member Alex Binghay, who authored the resolution, said…

Insured farmers may file claim for cash indemnity

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/12/2016

Farmers, who are members of the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), may file a claim for monetary indemnity for losses incurred due to the effects of El Niño. Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation  (PCIC) Regional…

Prices of veggies surge in Carbon; dry spell blamed

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/26/2016

Prices of some vegetables like okra, string beans and eggplants have increased in Cebu City markets just this month. In Carbon Market, the price of eggplants is now P45 per kilo compared to P30 per kilo in…

Dalaguete farmers seek GAP certification

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/27/2015

A group of farmers is seeking Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification from the Department of Agriculture to be able to compete under an integrated economy in Southeast Asia. “Kung dili mi certified sa GAP, maglisod mi’g compete…

Capitol trains farmers to produce corn seeds

PR 12/24/2015

The Cebu provincial government trained 22 farmers to boost local production of corn seeds in Cebu. The seed growers training and certification held last Dec. 16-18 will help farmers increase their production and income. Provincial Agriculturist Dr.…

DAR awards best performing farmers’ organizations in CV

12/20/2015

The Department of Agrarian Reform in Central Visayas (DAR 7) awarded the seven best performing agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations (ARBOs) this year. The awarding was one of the highlights during the regional farmers forum attended by 150…

Capitol recognizes farmer scientists

11/16/2015

The Cebu provincial government recognized 10 outstanding Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP) alumni in the province for increased farm production. Gov. Hilario Davide III awarded plaques in the 8th FSTP Congress held at the Minglanilla Sports Complex last…

Prices of farm products seen stable

Vanessa Lucero 11/02/2015

  THE Department of Agriculture (DA) does not expect prices of agricultural products to increase because of the El Niño phenomenon, said Regional Director Angel Enriquez. “Our supply is still okay. At this point, harvest season is…

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