DA13 - Research Watch

06/03/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 | Successfully conducted the 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆, 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 (FPIC) process for the implementation of the DA-BAR funded project titled "Assessment and Documentation of Organic Farming Practices of Selected Indigenous Cultural Communities in Caraga Region".

The activity aimed to formally seek the consent of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) prior to the conduct of farm profiling and documentation of their organic farming practices within their ancestral domains.

📅 March 5-6, 2026

📍San Luis, Agusan del Sur

ICC- IP coverage: CADT 250 (Banwaon)
CADT 079 (Talaandig)

04/03/2026

𝐃𝐀13 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒:

Productive discussion with the NCIP on the Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) timelines in preparation for the implementation of the DA-BAR funded project, “Assessment and Documentation of Organic Farming Practices in Caraga Region".

📆 March 4, 2026

📍NCIP Caraga, Estipona Village, Libertad, B.C.

23/10/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥&𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Get ready to be inspired by Caraga’s finest minds in research and innovation. Join us at the 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 (𝗥𝗦𝗥𝗗𝗛) as we showcase outstanding R&D presenters who are shaping the future of agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) in the region.

📍 NEMSU Lianga Campus, Surigao del Sur
🗓️ October 29, 2025

Together, let’s celebrate science, collaboration, and progress at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐑&𝐃 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰.

Show your pride and cheer for your agency’s presenters! Let them feel your support as they showcase their innovations and research excellence!

𝘒𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴!

22/10/2025

20/10/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀!

We’re honored to welcome 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗕. 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴, DOST Balik Scientist and Lecturer at The University of Queensland, Australia, as our 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at 𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗨, 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀.

Get ready to explore the future of 𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 — only at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗥&𝗗 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.

Let’s make this another milestone for the Kasikards community!

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀!

We’re honored to welcome 𝗗𝗿. Anthony Halog, DOST Balik Scientist and Lecturer at The University of Queensland, Australia, as our 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at 𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗦𝗨, 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀.

Get ready to explore the future of 𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 — only at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗥&𝗗 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.

Let’s make this another milestone for the Kasikards community!

20/10/2025

In the fertile lands of Lianga where fields meet the sea, North Eastern Mindanao State University-Lianga Campus (NEMSU) proudly takes the lead as the host of the 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗥&𝗗 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, together with Caraga Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (CCAARRD) and the Department of Agriculture - Caraga.

Happening on October 28–30, 2025, at NEMSU Lianga Campus, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, this year’s gathering carries the theme “𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗔𝗡𝗥)”.

The symposium serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, institutions, and partner agencies to cultivate innovation, exchange knowledge, and harvest partnerships that nurture sustainable AANR development across the Caraga Region.

Let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and grow together, mga Kasikards! Kita-kits sa Lianga! 🤝

26/05/2025

21/05/2025

Congratulations Sir Joel H. Lales 👌

Assistant Director Joell H. Lales has been designated as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Director of the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research, effective May 19, 2025, in accordance with DA Special Order No. 751, Series of 2025.

08/05/2025

30/01/2025

CPAR STUDY ON CORN | In its continuing study to come-up with location specific technology for the farmers, the Research Division of the Department of Agriculture conducted the Inception Meeting on Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte today, January 30, 2025.

The meeting was participated by the Regional Implementers, local government unit partners, and the 16 farmer cooperators.

Leonito Pasquito, Municipal Agriculturist, expressed his gratitude to DA-Caraga for choosing their town on the said project as it gives an opportunity for their farmers to take part in the study and gain knowledge out of it.

“Research will boost our effort to come-up not just with the volume of production, but a quality corn,” he said.

Florites J. Rosales, Supervising Science Research Specialist, explained that CPAR on Corn Based Farming System is being conducted in response to climate change to look for appropriate technology that can be adopted by the farmers in the said area.

The farmer cooperators who took part the project is being provided with free seeds, fertilizer, and training with support from the LGU of Las Nieves, and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte through the Provincial Agriculture Office.

Targeted for three cropping seasons before coming up with the concrete output, the 1st cropping results covering from July to December 2024, initially yielded positive in terms of yield and cost and return analysis.

According to LGU Data, Las Nieves has around 1,357 hectares planted with corn comprised of yellow and white varieties.

25/11/2024

FARMERS SEMINAR ON MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR CORN, SOYBEAN, CASSAVA, VEGETABLES AND RICE COMMODITIES | MUNICIPALITY OF DINAGAT, PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLAND | NOVEMBER 19-21, 2024

A seminar series on management practices of various agricultural commodities has recently concluded, aims to empower the farmers thereby empowering the future. This capacity building for farmers is part of the R&D initiatives under the PARTNERS Project funded by the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) titled Community-based Soil Health Management and Integrated Farming Systems Towards Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Selected Municipalities of Dinagat Islands and Agusan del Sur, particularly on Study 1: Community-based Soil Health Management Technologies to Enhance Crop Productivity and Income in Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Islands.

This activity was successfully conducted last November 19-21, 2024 in collaboration with the Provincial and Municipal Local Government Unit through the Provincial and Municipal Agriculture Office along with the active partners from the Agricultural Program Coordinating Office (APCO) – PDI. Present during the 3-day activity were Robelyn P. Parreñas, Municipal Agriculturist; Allen M. Sayon, Corn/Cassava/Soybean Municipal Coordinator; Meravilla U. Canico, HVCDP Municipal Coordinator; Rhana Mae Acabal, and Perla Narbuada, Technical Staff, APCO-PDI. Resource speakers were composed of technical experts from the Provincial and Municipal Agriculture Office, along with the technical experts from the DA-RFO13. Mr. Milky O. Ebueza, Agriculturist II, discussed the cultural and management practices on vegetable production; Ms. Allen M. Sayon, Agricultural Technologist discussed the management practices on corn, soybean, and cassava production; Ms. Florites J. Rosales, Supervising Agriculturist discussed the cultural and management practices on rice production, concept on balance fertilization and alternate wetting & drying (AWD); and Mr. Charles A. Castro, Science Research Specialist II discussed the insect pests and diseases. Five (5) Farmers each from Barangay New Mabuhay, Justiniana Edera, Bagumbayan, Wadas, and Magsaysay while 20 Farmers from Barangay Cayetano participated on the abovementioned seminar.

This seminar on modern farming practices is all about sharing knowledge, innovative techniques, and sustainable solutions as we are cultivating a better tomorrow for agriculture in the region. It advocates “healthy soil, healthy crops” through balance fertilization- a key to boosting crop growth and protecting the environment. Moreover, this study promotes as well the organic fertilization, a technology working with the poor quality of soil in nourishing the plants naturally. From compost to manure, these eco-friendly options promote healthier soil and a healthier planet. Let’s grow sustainably, through the balance fertilization strategy and/or the organic way.

Ultimately, this project is challenged to address insufficient supply thereby securing food "from the fields to your plate”, our dear farmers are growing the best of nature whether it’s rice, corn, vegetables, cassava, or soybeans, and these crops are the heart of sustainable farming and healthy living. Let's nourish the earth with the right nutrients, at the right time, and in the right amounts.


🌾🌽🥕🌱🍠 🌱💡 🌿✨

04/10/2024

2nd AFRREDN Meeting & MOU Ceremonial Signing | Strengthening Agriculture and Fisheries industry through an effective network collaboration.

The Department of Agriculture Caraga through the Research Division hosted the 2nd Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) meeting and executed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ceremonial signing last October 3, 2024 at the Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City.

This initiative converged various Public Offices and Private Sectors with mandate in research and extension from different Academic Institutions, Government Agencies and Provincial Local Government Units to strengthen collaboration and partnership to institutionalize R4DE system in developing agriculture and fishery industry in the region.

The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is one of the key highlights of this event. Present principal signatories/witnesses of the MOU were Abel F. Wagas, RTD for Research and Regulations, DA-RFO13; Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, University President, Caraga State University; Dr. Romy Jun A. Sunico, Vice President for Research, Innovation & Extension, SNSU; Ricardo N. Varela, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations, DOST-XIII; Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation, and Extension, CSU; Cherryl U. Seville, Assistant Branch Director, PhilRice AES; Manolito L. Casapao, Acting Regional Manager III, PCA-XIII; Jell Carphe C. Tamparung, Acting PDO IV, PCA XIII; Engr. Antonio F. Cabrera, Chairperson, HUCAFC XIII; and Ruby-Ann S. Lagahit, Provincial Agriculturist, Surigao del Norte.

Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation, and Extension, CSU expresses excitement during his welcome remarks about the AFRREDN partnership to work hand-in-hand for agriculture and fishery industry with full commitment to the network. Dr. Dellosa quote, “All of us can work together effectively if we are committed to this activity".

Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, University President of the Caraga State University gave emphasis on the network goal as it is align with the University's vision. He further mentioned the need to generate a new breed of farmers to step and continue the legacy of our aging farmers.

Sir Abel F. Wagas, Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations of DA-RFO13 expressed his heartfelt thanks to everyone who spare time in attending this momentous event with his positive outlook that the MOU will open a wider spectrum of collaboration and partnership among network members. (Michael Troza, Research Staff, DA-RFO13)