Food Sector
Test Description for the food sector
- Conducted Cloud Seeding Operations to areas experiencing water shortages through DA-BSWM together with DOST-PAGASA and DND-PAF.
- Conducted a joint assessment by DA Regional Field Offices, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, and Provincial/Municipal LGUs.
- Provided pesticides, rodenticides, vegetable seeds, and planting materials to affected LGUs.
- Promoted synchronous planting to prevent pest and disease outbreaks.
- Utilized affected crops as livestock forage.
- Expedited PCIC indemnification for farmers hit by drought and pests.
- Facilitated endorsement of affected farmers to DSWD and DOLE for cash-for-work assistance.
- Distributed Php 83.91 M worth of seeds, drugs, and supplements for livestock.
- Implemented the Survival and Recovery (SURE) Loan Program (up to Php 25,000 at zero interest) in calamity-declared municipalities.
- Allocated Php 1.8 billion from PCIC to insure 940,648 farmers and fisherfolk from January to June.
- A total of Php 362,564,850 worth of assistance were provided to the affected rice farmers through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Program.
- Implementation of the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and Quick Turn Around (QTA) strategies.
- Promotion and provision of native livestock and poultry animals through the implementation of the Philippine Native Animal Development (PNAD) Program.
- Provision of diversified alternative livelihood and technologies that are adaptive to climate change for fisherfolk.
- Intensified price and supply monitoring of basic commodities and agricultural products.
- Repair and rehabilitation of water harvesting structures (e.g. Small-Scale Irrigation Projects (SSIPs), Open source pumps
- Provision of Irrigation Network Services (Pumps and Engine Set, PISOS, shallow tube wells)
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| Under the leadership of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Food Security Sector is gearing up to enhance the irrigation system by upgrading 843.23 km of canals and ensuring the maintenance of water harvesting structures. their commitment extends to delivering advanced Irrigation Network Services, optimizing production in both vulnerable and non-vulnerable areas. Strategic initiatives encompass cloud seeding in water-scarce regions, along with the implementation of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and Quick Turn Around (QTA) strategies. Furthermore, the department plans to construct small farm reservoirs under Project LAWA in Antique, Ifugao, and Davao de Oro. Their goals include promoting native livestock through the Philippine Native Animal Development Program and introducing climate-adaptive livelihoods and technologies for fisherfolks. Additionally, the department is dedicated to providing comprehensive insurance and credit support to farmers and fisherfolks. To ensure the stability of the agricultural sector, they are intensifying monitoring efforts on basic commodity prices and agricultural products. |
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Water Management - Repair |
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Advisory
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Bulletin No. 4 on the Effects of El Niño in the Agriculture and Fisheries Sector
Source: DA
Date: February 25, 2024
News
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DA DRRM OpCen Bulletin No. 5 on the Effects of El Niño
Source: DA
Date: March 14, 2024