Friday, March 14, 2025

DA-CAR Assures Availability Of Seeds For Calamity-Affected Farmers

DA-CAR Assures Availability Of Seeds For Calamity-Affected Farmers

Spotlight

How do you feel about this story?

Express Your Reaction
Like
Love
Haha
Wow
Sad
Angry

The Department for Agriculture in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) assured farmers of the availability of standby seeds should they need to immediately replace plants damaged by the rains caused by the monsoon and Super Typhoon Carina.

“Ready naman tayo dyan kasi may La Niña preparedness plan tayo. Kasama doon ang paghahanda ng certified quality seeds na pwedeng ipapamigay sa farmers para mapalitan kung meron man nasisira na mga pananim (We are ready for that because we have a La Niña preparedness plan. Part of that is ensuring the availability of certified quality seeds that can be distributed to the farmers to replace damaged plants),” DA-CAR executive director lawyer Jennilyn Dawayan told the Philippine News Agency on Thursday.

Dawayan said she has also instructed the regional office’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) and other offices with Kadiwa trucks to be on standby to assist farmers in case they need help in transporting their produce.

“We have been extending a hand in transporting and we can do it again if only to ensure that the vegetables will reach their destination,” she said.

Cordillera produces about 85 percent of the country’s highland vegetable supply averaging 2 million kilograms of assorted commodities traded daily and transported to different destination in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Trading at the Benguet Agripinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) continues, with 25 of the 125 traders trucks still delivered vegetables to Divisoria and Balintawak in Metro Manila and Urdaneta in Pangasinan, among others earlier in the day, according to Aida Pagtan, chief of the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Service (RAFIS) after citing reports from their field personnel.

Photos provided to the Philippine News Agency also show that there were traders selling at BAPTC, which is jointly managed by the Benguet State University and the DA, and at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post, which is managed by the municipal government of La Trinidad.

“It is a regular day for some of our vegetable stakeholders,” Pagtan said.

Pagtan said they have yet to compile reports on possible crop damages.

Price monitoring of vegetables shows a PHP10 to PHP20 increase in some commodities, especially the green-leafy vegetables, which are highly perishable.

“Let us hope that the rain will not take so many days so that not so much plants will be damaged and supply will remain stable and sufficient after (Super Typhoon) Carina,” Pagtan added. (PNA)

More Stories from Baguio

Latest Stories

Angeles

Farmers’ Group In Aurora Receives Cash Aid, Tilapia Fingerlings

Sa tulong ng MSWDO, nakatanggap ng cash assistance at tilapia fingerlings ang mga magsasaka sa Maria Aurora. Nagsusulong ng mas magagandang ani.

LGU Exec, Beneficiaries Thank PBBM, DHSUD For Palayan City Housing

Pagkilala sa suporta ni PBBM at DHSUD para sa housing program sa Palayan City. Maraming salamat sa inyong malasakit.

Festival Highlights Role Of Carabao In Agriculture, Culture

Isang makulay na pagdiriwang ang sumalamin sa kontribusyon ng kalabaw sa ating kultura at agrikultura.

BFAR Allocates PHP18 Million For Fisheries Programs In Aurora

Ang alokasyong PHP18 milyon ng BFAR ay nakatuon sa pagpapabuti ng kabuhayan ng mga mangingisda sa Aurora sa susunod na taon.

Bacolod

Ayala Malls Cinemas Honors Awards Season With Acclaimed Film ‘The Brutalist’

Prepare to be moved by The Brutalist, a film that has already made waves this awards season.

Scorching Days Are Coming: What You Need To Know To Stay Cool

While this year’s temperatures may not break records, the heat will still be intense—here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

Surigao City Breaks Ground On Ecotourism Park To Boost Economy

A new ecotourism park is on the horizon in Surigao City as officials break ground in Barangay Mat-i, supporting local economy and environment.

DPWH: Multi-Million Projects In Davao Del Norte To Be Completed By ’26-27

The Department of Public Works and Highways aims to finish its projects in Davao del Norte by 2026 and 2027. Together we rise.

BAGUIO

Float Makers For Thriving Industry

Ang mga makabagong float makers ay nagbibigay-buhay sa mga makulay na pagdiriwang ng mga Pilipino.

DepEd Chief Fortifies PBBM’s Commitments For Last Mile Schools

Ang pamahalaan ay nagtataguyod ng mga last-mile schools sa tulong ng DepEd. Suportahan natin ang edukasyon.

DepEd Chief To Igorot Athletes: Strive To Become International Athletes

Kailangan natin ng higit pang mga atleta mula sa Cordillera sa international arena. Magsikap at mangarap.

Unity, Collaboration In Full Display During Panagbenga Grand Parade

Sa Panagbenga Grand Parade, ang bawat bulaklak ay simbolo ng pagkakaisa at determinasyon.

Batangas

Farmers’ Group In Aurora Receives Cash Aid, Tilapia Fingerlings

Sa tulong ng MSWDO, nakatanggap ng cash assistance at tilapia fingerlings ang mga magsasaka sa Maria Aurora. Nagsusulong ng mas magagandang ani.

LGU Exec, Beneficiaries Thank PBBM, DHSUD For Palayan City Housing

Pagkilala sa suporta ni PBBM at DHSUD para sa housing program sa Palayan City. Maraming salamat sa inyong malasakit.

Festival Highlights Role Of Carabao In Agriculture, Culture

Isang makulay na pagdiriwang ang sumalamin sa kontribusyon ng kalabaw sa ating kultura at agrikultura.

BFAR Allocates PHP18 Million For Fisheries Programs In Aurora

Ang alokasyong PHP18 milyon ng BFAR ay nakatuon sa pagpapabuti ng kabuhayan ng mga mangingisda sa Aurora sa susunod na taon.

Cagayan de Oro

Ayala Malls Cinemas Honors Awards Season With Acclaimed Film ‘The Brutalist’

Prepare to be moved by The Brutalist, a film that has already made waves this awards season.

Scorching Days Are Coming: What You Need To Know To Stay Cool

While this year’s temperatures may not break records, the heat will still be intense—here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

Surigao City Breaks Ground On Ecotourism Park To Boost Economy

A new ecotourism park is on the horizon in Surigao City as officials break ground in Barangay Mat-i, supporting local economy and environment.

DPWH: Multi-Million Projects In Davao Del Norte To Be Completed By ’26-27

The Department of Public Works and Highways aims to finish its projects in Davao del Norte by 2026 and 2027. Together we rise.

CEBU

Float Makers For Thriving Industry

Ang mga makabagong float makers ay nagbibigay-buhay sa mga makulay na pagdiriwang ng mga Pilipino.

DepEd Chief Fortifies PBBM’s Commitments For Last Mile Schools

Ang pamahalaan ay nagtataguyod ng mga last-mile schools sa tulong ng DepEd. Suportahan natin ang edukasyon.

DepEd Chief To Igorot Athletes: Strive To Become International Athletes

Kailangan natin ng higit pang mga atleta mula sa Cordillera sa international arena. Magsikap at mangarap.

Unity, Collaboration In Full Display During Panagbenga Grand Parade

Sa Panagbenga Grand Parade, ang bawat bulaklak ay simbolo ng pagkakaisa at determinasyon.

DAVAO

Farmers’ Group In Aurora Receives Cash Aid, Tilapia Fingerlings

Sa tulong ng MSWDO, nakatanggap ng cash assistance at tilapia fingerlings ang mga magsasaka sa Maria Aurora. Nagsusulong ng mas magagandang ani.

LGU Exec, Beneficiaries Thank PBBM, DHSUD For Palayan City Housing

Pagkilala sa suporta ni PBBM at DHSUD para sa housing program sa Palayan City. Maraming salamat sa inyong malasakit.

Festival Highlights Role Of Carabao In Agriculture, Culture

Isang makulay na pagdiriwang ang sumalamin sa kontribusyon ng kalabaw sa ating kultura at agrikultura.

BFAR Allocates PHP18 Million For Fisheries Programs In Aurora

Ang alokasyong PHP18 milyon ng BFAR ay nakatuon sa pagpapabuti ng kabuhayan ng mga mangingisda sa Aurora sa susunod na taon.

ILOILO

Ayala Malls Cinemas Honors Awards Season With Acclaimed Film ‘The Brutalist’

Prepare to be moved by The Brutalist, a film that has already made waves this awards season.

Scorching Days Are Coming: What You Need To Know To Stay Cool

While this year’s temperatures may not break records, the heat will still be intense—here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

Surigao City Breaks Ground On Ecotourism Park To Boost Economy

A new ecotourism park is on the horizon in Surigao City as officials break ground in Barangay Mat-i, supporting local economy and environment.

DPWH: Multi-Million Projects In Davao Del Norte To Be Completed By ’26-27

The Department of Public Works and Highways aims to finish its projects in Davao del Norte by 2026 and 2027. Together we rise.

NAGA

Float Makers For Thriving Industry

Ang mga makabagong float makers ay nagbibigay-buhay sa mga makulay na pagdiriwang ng mga Pilipino.

DepEd Chief Fortifies PBBM’s Commitments For Last Mile Schools

Ang pamahalaan ay nagtataguyod ng mga last-mile schools sa tulong ng DepEd. Suportahan natin ang edukasyon.

DepEd Chief To Igorot Athletes: Strive To Become International Athletes

Kailangan natin ng higit pang mga atleta mula sa Cordillera sa international arena. Magsikap at mangarap.

Unity, Collaboration In Full Display During Panagbenga Grand Parade

Sa Panagbenga Grand Parade, ang bawat bulaklak ay simbolo ng pagkakaisa at determinasyon.