Office of the City Agriculturist

On April 28–29, 2026, OCA- NUPAP section facilitated an intensive training session on plant nutrition and pest control to enhance urban vegetable production. Held at the DA Hamungaya complex in Buntatala, Jaro, the workshop was attended by dedicated members of the Hamungaya, Brgy. Tagbak, and San Isidro Jaro Farmers Associations. This initiative directly supports the Iloilo City Local Government Unit’s commitment to sustainable food production and long-term food security. We extend our sincere gratitude to DA-NUPAP for their steadfast and continued support in empowering our local urban farmers🍄💖🌱

TRAINERS’ TRAINING ON ILOILO RIVER FISH DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY

With the aim to equip the stakeholders and LGU representatives for a science-based monitoring of Iloilo River, a Trainers’ Training on Iloilo River Fish Diversity and Ecology was conducted on April 28-29, 2026 in Iloilo City.

The 2-day activity was spearheaded by the University of the Philippines (UPV) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology (CFOS-IMFO) Marine Ecology Laboratory, in collaboration with the Office of the City Agriculturist- Fisheries Section.

Representatives from the OCENRO, OCPDC, OCAg, PCG, PNP-Maritime group and fisherfolks actively participated on the training series on
1.) Sediment and Water Quality Monitoring in Iloilo River and
2.) Monitoring of Iloilo River Fish Diversity and Ecology Action Planning Workshop

Dr. Sheila Mae Santander-De Leon and Precious Nikola Gaurana, MSc., of UPV CFOS-IMFO served as the lecturer and trainer during the activity.

NANO ENTERPRISE ORIENTATION📈

The Office of the City Agriculturist extends its sincere appreciation to the City Government, under the leadership of our Honorable Mayor Raisa Treñas, and the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO), for conducting the NANO Enterprise Orientation for our Iloilo City farmers/sellers.

This initiative is a significant step toward strengthening our local agricultural sector by equipping our stakeholders with the right information on business name registration, enterprise development, and market participation. Through this orientation, our farmers and vendors are given the chance to formalize their operations, expand their reach, and become active contributors to the city’s economic growth.

Your continued support and commitment to empowering grassroots entrepreneurs truly make a difference. Together, we are building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural community.

The City Agriculturist Office (CAgrO) is strengthening efforts to help farmers cope with drought through modern and sustainable solutions.

Among the key initiatives are rainwater catchment systems, which store water for irrigation and help prevent flooding, and solar-powered irrigation systems that provide efficient water supply using renewable energy.

Since 2021, around 695 rainwater catchment units have been established across barangays, boosting water reserves for farming and aquaculture.

Farmers are also encouraged to adopt water-saving practices such as mulching and proper irrigation timing, as the city continues to ensure food security and protect livelihoods amid extreme heat.

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The Office of the City Agriculturist Livestock Section --
Feed Pellet Production: Mixing different types of forages with commercial feeds for more complete and balanced nutrition and cost efficieny for livestock and poultry.

To mitigate the impact of extreme heat on local crop production and offset rising fuel costs, the Iloilo City Government—through the Office of the City Agriculturist—distributed 500 plastic drums equipped with faucets to 10 Farmers’ Associations and Ediscape gardeners. These units serve a dual purpose: providing critical water storage during the dry season and serving as rainwater harvesters during the monsoon. We extend our gratitude to DA NUPAP Region 6 for their strong partnership with LGU Iloilo City in our shared mission toward food self-sufficiency🌱💖.

🌿✨ MERKADO LOKAL – DAY 2! ✨🌿

Day 2 na kita and last day na mga suki! 🛒
Padayon ang fresh, affordable, kag direkta halin sa aton mga local farmers ang baligya! 🧺

⏰ Open kami until 5:00 PM today!

MERKADO LOKAL DAY-1

Dali na mga suki!! Grab fresh veggies and fruits here at Merkado, plus some delicious local delicacies! 🛒🥭🌶️🫑🥬🌽

Day 1 | Get yourself something fresh, delicious, and affordable goods at Merkado Lokal! 🛒✨

Don’t miss the chance to buy fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, dried fish, and other local products directly from our local farmers and sellers!!! Gani dali na kag mag pamakal na mga ka Merkado!!

📍Iloilo City Hall Ker Building (Lunok Area)
Ari kami subong kag available until 5:00 PM

Let’s get ready to start our own backyard gardens! 🌱

The 4H Section of the City Agriculturist Office continues to sow and pot seedlings to help you begin your own garden at home. Having a backyard garden provides your family with healthy and nutritious food, helps you save money, and even allows you to share your harvest with others.

Visit Merkado Lokal tomorrow and avail of our free vegetable and fruit-bearing tree seedlings. Together, let’s make Iloilo City greener and more sustainable! 🌿

Available seedlings:
Kamatis, Okra, Amargoso, Kalabasa, Katumbal, Mulberry, Papaya, Babana, Pomelo,Langka and Apple Guava.

M E R K A D O L O K A L 🥬🌽🫑🌶️🍅🥭🛒

Yari na kag magabalik na naman ang merkado ta! Kitaay naman kita liwat sa miyerkules kag huwebes nga adlaw kag magpamakal sang mga presko nga utan kag prutas, kag mga produkto nga garantisado sa presyo nga barato.

Community Engagement/ Field Work Friday by the various sections of the Office of the City Agriculturist:

- Hybrid Rice Seeds distribution
- AgriNursery Do-Day
- Container Gardening Seminar with the residents of Brgy. Balabago, Jaro in partnership with the students of Iloilo Philippine Science High School
- Field monitoring with vegetables farmers of Brgy. Bitoon, Jaro
- Fish shipment collection at Iloilo Fishport Complex
- Iloilo River Clean-up and Law Enforcement