07/06/2026
𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬
𝐽𝑢𝑛𝑒 2, 2026 | 𝐵𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑛 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝐵𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦
The Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Caraga conducted its 2nd Quarter Sectoral Committee Meeting on High Value Crops on June 2, 2026, at Butuan Southville Hotel and Convention, Butuan City. The Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Councils (PAFCs) provided updates from their respective localities, highlighting the status of high value crops, emerging concerns, challenges encountered by farmers, and developments within the sector. The discussions enabled the council to identify common issues and opportunities for intervention across the region.
Representatives from the Department of Agriculture – High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) presented updates on their ongoing programs, accomplishments, and priority interventions for the High Value Crops sector. They also responded to concerns and queries raised by the council members.
Meanwhile, representatives from the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) discussed the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Information System (FFEDIS), highlighting its features and benefits in strengthening market linkages, improving data management, and enhancing digital support services for farmers and fisherfolk.
The activity served as a platform for information sharing, consultation, and coordination among stakeholders, fostering stronger collaboration and support for the continued growth and development of the High Value Crops sector in Caraga.