PCAF expands pool of constructors’ performance evaluators to ensure quality of DA agri-infrastructure projects

Taking a significant step towards enhancing the quality of the Department of Agriculture (DA) infrastructure projects, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), through its Policy Development and Coordination Division-Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization and Infrastructure Support Section, conducted the third batch of the Department of Agriculture-Constructors’ Performance Evaluation System (DA-CPES) Seminar Workshop cum Practicum. continue reading…

Raising the bar: DA-CPES enhances infrastructure standards in MIMAROPA

  The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) spearheaded the conduct of the Department of Agriculture-Constructors’ Performance Evaluation System (DA-CPES) on two agricultural infrastructure projects funded by the National Rice Program in MIMAROPA on October 7-11, 2024. These projects involve the construction of the Batasan Diversion Dam in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and the continue reading…

PCAF, DA Livestock Agencies, private sector team up to revitalize livestock and poultry industry

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Livestock Agencies, successfully concluded the 2024 National Livestock and Poultry Summit on October 12, 2024. The four-day event brought together nearly 200 stakeholders from the livestock and poultry industry, including government officials, veterinarians, and private sector representatives. The summit continue reading…

PCAF, MLGU, MAFC lead solid waste management initiatives in Taysan, Batangas via DAP Capstone Project

On September 25, 2024, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), through the Partnership Development Division (PDD), held a coordination meeting with the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) and Municipal Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC) of Taysan, Batangas to discuss a Capstone Project aimed at improving solid waste management (SWM) practices in a pilot continue reading…

PCAF holds Sectoral Committee Encounter to address coconut industry challenges

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF), in partnership with Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), convened the Sectoral Committee Encounter of the PCAF National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut and the Agricultural and Fishery Councils (AFCs) of Quezon Province on October 2-4, 2024 in Tayabas City, Quezon. Over 70 private stakeholders and representatives from the continue reading…

Beyond a tourist destination: Palawan’s unsung heroes in the agriculture and fisheries sector

While Palawan’s pristine beaches and lush rainforests have made it a global tourist destination, there is more to this Philippine province than meets the eye. Beneath its ecological beauty lies a thriving agricultural and fishery industry, sustained by the unwavering dedication of its local communities. In 2020 alone, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that Palawan continue reading…

PCAF conducts NAMDAC A&F supplier monitoring and validation in Central Luzon

The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) has concluded the monitoring and validation for the operations of the accredited agricultural and fisheries (A&F) machinery and equipment suppliers in Central Luzon on September 24 to 27, 2024. Under the National Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery Assemblers, Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, and Dealers Accreditation and Classification (NAMDAC), A&F continue reading…