Climate change project to benefit 1.25-M farmers

The signing of the tripartite Operational Partners Agreement for the USD 39.2-million (M) project between the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PAGASA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) signals the official continue reading : Climate change project to benefit 1.25-M farmers

Join our final Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of Philippine National Standard on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture (UPA)

Join our final Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of Philippine National Standard on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture (UPA) — Code of Practice (COP) — Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on October 02, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, via Google Meet Platform. Interested participants may register through the link: https://bit.ly/FinalSCPNSUPAGAPOct02_RegForm To access the working draft continue reading : Join our final Stakeholder Consultation for the Development of Philippine National Standard on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture (UPA)

DA-BAFS Standards Development Division (SDD), together with the Technical Working Group (TWG), conducted a 5-day Finalization Writeshop

The DA-BAFS Standards Development Division (SDD), together with the Technical Working Group (TWG), conducted a 5-day Finalization Writeshop on September 9 to 13, 2024, at the Boy Scouts of The Philippines, Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna. The workshop intends to expedite the finalization of the proposed final drafts of the two (2) Philippine National Standards continue reading : DA-BAFS Standards Development Division (SDD), together with the Technical Working Group (TWG), conducted a 5-day Finalization Writeshop

Field Data Gathering for the development of Illustrative Guide for PNS Green Coffee Beans – Specifications and PNS Fresh Fruit Durian – Grading

The DA-BAFS, in collaboration with Technical Working Group (TWG) members, Ms. Joji Pantoja and Mr. Gerome Sumagaysay from Coffee for Peace, Inc., along with Mr. Emmanuel Belviz, and Ms. Mary Grace Belviz from Belviz Farm, Dr. Lorna Herradura of BPI Davao Research Center and with support from DA-RFO 11, conducted a field data gathering activity continue reading : Field Data Gathering for the development of Illustrative Guide for PNS Green Coffee Beans – Specifications and PNS Fresh Fruit Durian – Grading

DA-BAFS Technical Services Division organized focus group discussions for the study titled “Assessment of the Use of Philippine National Standards (PNS)”

The DA-BAFS Technical Services Division organized focus group discussions for the study titled “Assessment of the Use of Philippine National Standards (PNS)” on August 27, September 4, and September 11, 2024, in Olongapo, Laguna, and Cavite, with participants from the eight DA Food Safety Regulatory Agencies (FSRA).The study aims to gather insights on the reach, continue reading : DA-BAFS Technical Services Division organized focus group discussions for the study titled “Assessment of the Use of Philippine National Standards (PNS)”

Inspectors from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA-Regional Field Office Region III Regulatory Division inspected five core PGS group farmer-members in Norzagaray and Angat, Bulacan

Inspectors from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA-Regional Field Office Region III Regulatory Division inspected five core PGS group farmer-members in Norzagaray and Angat, Bulacan from August 27-29, 2024. The inspection was conducted to verify their compliance with the Philippine National Standard relevant to organic agriculture. Representatives from the Regional Organic Agriculture Program, Municipal continue reading : Inspectors from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA-Regional Field Office Region III Regulatory Division inspected five core PGS group farmer-members in Norzagaray and Angat, Bulacan

2021 Annual Report

This annual report highlights the Bureau’s accomplishments for 2021. Edited By: Vivencio R. Mamaril, Ph.D. (Director IV), Mary Grace R. Mandigma (Assistant Director-Designate), Rosemarie V. Calibo ( Information Officer III), Karen Kristine A. Roscom (Chief Science Research Specialist) View / Download    

PAMANTAYAN Issue #3

Edited By: Rosemarie V. Calibo, Katrina L. Maminta Consolidated By: Melissa L. Astillero, Camille B. Baraquiel, Chester G. Benavidez, Gio Renzo M. Caballero, Anna Dominique V. Cadsawan, Joeve S. Calleja, Zaireen B. Cleofe, Frederick C. Crisol, Jenina B. Cusay, Dr. Alpha M. Lanuza , Vicente D. Limsan, Jr. , Georlene P. Orbista, Geeza June V. continue reading : PAMANTAYAN Issue #3

2020 Annual Report

This annual report highlights the Bureau’s accomplishments for 2020. Edited By: Dr. Myer G. Mula, Ms. Mary Grace R. Mandigma, Ms. Rosemarie V. Calibo, Ms. Katrina L. Maminta, Mr. Vicente D. Limsan, Jr. Consolidated By: Frederick C. Crisol, Farlash D. Pancho, Kristel Alarice R. Aborido, Krisha Marie L. Mecija, Alpha M. Lanuza, Jan Vincent DR. continue reading : 2020 Annual Report