Department of Agriculture XI - Corn Program

06/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our Regional Executive Director B**g Gonzaga!

Thank you for your inspiring leadership and support. Wishing you good health and continued success.

From DARFOXI - Corn Program

06/09/2026

14/08/2026

𝐇𝐘𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐘 | Promoting the adoption of high-performing Hybrid White Corn varieties among corn farmers in the region, the Department of Agriculture 11, through the Corn Program, successfully conducted the Crop Cutting Activity and Farm Walk at Little Baguio, Malita, Davao Occidental.

The activity served as an important field-based evaluation of the different Hybrid White Corn varieties showcased under the Hybrid White Corn Derby, providing an opportunity to assess their yield performance, adaptability, and field characteristics under actual growing conditions in Davao Occidental.

Through the Crop Cutting Activity and Farm Walk, participants were able to observe the actual performance of the entries in the field, strengthening the promotion of productive, adaptable, and high-performing Hybrid White Corn varieties for wider adoption among corn farmers in the region.

14/05/2026

The Corn Program and Fuel Assistance Program Team conducted a two-day caravan on the distribution of yellow and white corn seeds, fertilizers, and fuel cards to farmer-beneficiaries in Matanao, Davao del Sur on May 13–14, 2026. The activity aimed to provide timely production and fuel assistance to support corn farmers in increasing productivity and reducing farming costs for the current cropping season.

B**g D. Gonzaga Marie Ann Constantino Lorenzo Bemillo Rency Anemij

01/05/2026

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI through the Corn Program conducted a Caravan for Corn Production Enhancement Project (CPEP) beneficiaries in the different municipalities of Davao Oriental, including Cateel, Caraga, Manay, Mati City, and Lupon. The activity was held from April 27 to 30, 2026, to distribute free corn seeds and fertilizers to the beneficiaries of the program.

Together with personnel from the Provincial Agriculturist Office, Municipal and City Agriculturist Offices, and local officials from each municipality, the caravan successfully delivered the program and support services to farmers. Through this initiative, the department aims to help improve agricultural productivity and contribute to the development and livelihood of communities in the province.

30/04/2026

The Department of Agriculture through the Corn Program, in partnership with the National Dairy Authority, conducted a Corn Silage Production Training for participants representing various agricultural agencies from different regions.

The training was held on April 27–29 and included farm tours at Macatabo Farms in Baguio District, Davao City and the Nabunturan Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (NAFAMCO) in Nabuturan, Davao de Oro.

The objective of the training conducted by the Department of Agriculture RFO XI and the National Dairy Authority Southern Mindanao was to strengthen participants’ technical knowledge and practical skills in corn silage production to support sustainable dairy cattle feeding and improve forage availability nationwide.

27/02/2026

Corn Derby Site Visitation and Validation in Barangay Pagsabangan, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.