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Eleonor Gay Cabusao: A Trailblazer in Rural Farming and Women Empowerment

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 16:01

Ms. Eleonor Gay Cabusao, 70, a native of Bani, Pangasinan, stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and innovation. Her story began at the tender age of seven when she first became aware of the realities of farming. As the eldest of fifteen children, responsibility came early. Each morning, before the sun had even kissed the horizon, she would fetch water from a distant source, and

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The Rise of Young Leaders in Agriculture: Raptineschela’s Vegetable Farm’s Story

Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:29

Filipino youths play a crucial role in powering society and keeping it moving forward. Many young people are seeking jobs that fulfill their financial needs and self-worth. However, there is a need for newer generations to enter the agriculture and fishery sector. Opportunity is a word that you will see plenty of in this article—as plenty as there is when you enter the agri-fishery scene.

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From None to Spawn: Vel-Seirra Integrated Farm and Its Mushrooms

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 16:28

Living in Brgy. Tallipugo, Balaoan, La Union is a young farmer named Veberly Jubilo-Uyaan. Twenty-nine years old and a graduate of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) with a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Ms. Veberly started as a contractual government employee for the Bureau of Plant and Industry.

Yet, she left her government job in

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Ang Kwento ng Vel-Seirra Integrated Farm na nagmula sa Pangarap

Fri, 01/31/2025 - 16:25

Mula sa Brgy Tallipugo, Balaoan, La Union, nakilala naming ang isang Kabataang magsasaka na si Veberly Jubilo-Uyaan. Dalawampu’t siyam taon na nagtapos ng kursong Bachelor of Science in Agriculture sa Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) sa Bacnotan, La Union. Siya ay sumubok magtrabaho sa ahensiya ng gobyerno ng Bureau of Plant and Industry subalit

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Isang Huwaran ng Tagumpay sa Bukirin: Ang Kwento ni Samuel B. Mercado – Magsasaka Siyentista, Local Farmer Technician, Leader

Sat, 11/30/2024 - 16:02

Sa mata ng marami, ang pagiging magsasaka ay isang hamon na tila hindi matatawaran—isang buhay na puno ng pagod, init ng araw, at pagsisikap. Subalit para kay Ginoong Samuel B. Mercado, 62 taong gulang mula sa Barangay Maasin, Mangaldan, Pangasinan, ang pagsasaka ay higit pa sa hanapbuhay. Ito ay kanyang misyon, adhikain, at isang layunin para sa kapwa at bayan.

Buhay na Binalikan para sa

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DA-ATI-RTC 1, ILAARRDEC hold 2024 AFE Stakeholders Forum, TGP Summit

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:20

The Department of Agriculture- Agricultural Training Institute—Regional Training Center 1 (DA-ATI-RTC 1), in collaboration with the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC), held the Agriculture and Fisheries Extension (AFE) Stakeholders Forum and Techno Gabay Program (TGP) Summit at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan on October

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DA-ATI Ilocos Region Boosts Productivity in 100 Hectares of Rice Fields through DFP Farm Connect in Pangasinan and La Union

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 10:14

Santa Barbara, Pangasinan - The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI-RTC I) completed its Digital Farmers Program (DFP) Farm Connect activities from August 15 to August 30, 2024. These activities were carried out at various Corporate Farming Sites in San Carlos City, Calasiao, and Manaoag, Pangasinan, and extended to Agoo, La Union

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Isang Magsasaka sa Bagong Henerasyon, Nagsusulong ng Livestock Integrated Farming sa Pagpapaunlad ng Komunidad: The Balungao Integrated Farm Success Story

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 13:52

 

Sakahang Pamana sa Ika-apat na Henerasyon

Sa puso ng Balungao, Pangasinan, matatagpuan ang Balungao Integrated Farm (BIF), isang pag-aari ng pamilya na nagpatuloy sa loob ng apat na henerasyon. Ang kasalukuyang tagapamahala, si G. Christian “Bogs” Peralta, ay isang kabataang nagtapos sa Political Science sa De La Salle University, ngunit piniling magbalik sa kanilang pamana ng

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Agustin Integrated Farm and Their Story to Make AI for Swine Accessible for All

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:06

Pigs are crucial and profitable livestock in the Philippines. Their meat is a part of many Filipinos' daily diets, so pig farmers are tasked with breeding and selling healthy, high-quality pigs to the market. Thus, Shieryl Sharon P. Agustin, the owner of Agustin Integrated Farm, ensures that her piggery produces plentiful and disease-free pigs.

An Empty Pen and a Dream: The Beginnings

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Alcala Tobacco Rice Corn Agriculture Cooperative: Uniting Farmers Through Integrated Farming

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 10:48

"No man is an island." This saying applies to many groups, from families, friends, and colleagues. And for the farmers of Alcala, no words have been more true until now.

The Alcala Tobacco Rice Corn Agriculture Cooperative is a cooperative initially established by 31 farmers to consolidate each member's products and to speed up the processing of requests for projects from agencies that can

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