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Narito na ang Aggie Trends August 2025 Issue!

Basahin ang pinakabagong edisyon ng Aggie Trends, ang opisyal na buwanang publikasyon ng Department of Agriculture (DA) na inilalathala ng DA–Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division (AFID).
Tampok sa isyung ito ang mga kwentong tagumpay na nagpapakita ng lakas ng kooperatiba, inobasyon, at pagkilala sa mga lider ng agrikultura:

🌽 Ang Samahang Gumagawa Tungong Tagumpay Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SAGUTT MPC) ng Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro na dalawampung taon nang sandigan ng maliliit na magsasaka at mangingisda sa kanayunan

🌴 Ang Yakap at Halik Multi-Purpose Cooperative (YHMPC) Quezon 2 mula sa Quezon Province, ang tinaguriang Coconut Capital ng Pilipinas, na katuwang ng mga magniniyog, mangingisda, at maliliit na negosyante

🐐 Si DA Undersecretary for Livestock Dr. Constante Palabrica na pinarangalan bilang isang Distinguished Alumnus for Public Health Promotion para sa kategoryang Agribusiness and Food Security sa idinaos na University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) Alumni Awards.

Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng 39th National Coconut Week, tampok din ang Agri-Wikain tungkol sa “buko” vs “niyog” at Agri-Teknolohiya na nagpapakilala sa mga likhang-kamay mula sa puno ng niyog.

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𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (Reported by BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban, Ph.D.)
2nd Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights, Sept.16-19, 2025
As part of its continuing efforts to realize Farmers’ Rights under Article 9 of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has achieved one of its major milestones — the launch of a national registry of traditional crop varieties to recognize farmers as custodians of the country’s traditional crops through the National Seed Industry Council – Plant Variety Protection Office.
📍 Implemented in farming communities across Kalinga, Ifugao, Benguet, Albay, Bohol, and Lake Sebu, this initiative:
- Documents traditional crop varieties to preserve our rich agrobiodiversity
- Recognizes farmers as custodians of these invaluable resources
- Protects them from misappropriation through an official registry
Anchored on RA 9168 (Plant Variety Protection Act), RA 7308 (Seed Industry Development Act), and Department Circular No. 17 s. 2020 (Guidelines on the Listing of Traditional Crop Varieties for Conservation and Sustainable Use), this effort forms part of BPI’s broader initiatives to strengthen farmers’ participation, protect plant genetic resources, and promote sustainable use of biodiversity for food and agriculture.
While challenges remain — from ensuring broad participation to building local capacities — this accomplishment sets a clear way forward in ensuring fair recognition and benefit-sharing for our farmers’ invaluable contributions to agricultural biodiversity.
During the opening program, farmers from these communities were honored and awarded plaques of recognition.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that the DA-Bureau of Plant Industry will be closed on the following dates as declared through Proclamation No. 727, s. 2024.

Please note that our Plant Quarantine Services Station in the country's ports of entry will remain open to serve you.

• 21 August 2025 (Thursday) - Ninoy Aquino Day (Special Non-Working Holiday)
• 25 August 2025 (Monday) - National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday)

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