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Agrikultura sa Kalunsuran para sa Masaganang Kinabukasan!

The National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP), a banner program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) created through Administrative Order No. 03, Series of 2022, fortifies the policy direction of the DA to increase food production and lessen the logistic costs in order to soften the impact of global concerns like food security, climate change and the rising costs of fuel and other inputs. Serving as an implementation arm of DA, the NUPAP continuously fulfills its vision of making food abundant in urban and peri-urban areas by supporting the establishment of community gardens and farms while increasing awareness of human health through nutrition and inspiring citizens to contribute to innovative, economic and environmentally sustainable food systems towards the uplifting of Filipino communities.

30/10/2026

LOOK | DA-NUPAP XII turns over first smart greenhouse in SOCCSKSARGEN

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XII (DA-XII) turned over a ₱2.4 million smart greenhouse facility to the Ilomavis Highlanders Farmers Association (IHFA) in Barangay Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, on October 21, 2026.

Funded under the National Urban and Peri Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP) for FY 2024, the facility is designed to help protect crops from unpredictable weather conditions, optimize resource utilization, and improve production efficiency and yield.

As the first operational smart greenhouse project in the SOCCSKSARGEN region, the facility supports the adoption of innovative agricultural technologies and provides farmers with opportunities to strengthen local food production and improve the livelihoods of their communities.

Through NUPAP, the Department of Agriculture continues to support initiatives that promote modern, productive, and sustainable urban and peri urban agriculture.

29/10/2026

LOOK | Cagape's Crisp Greens Is PhilGAP-Certified for Vegetable Production

Cagape's Crisp Greens, a backyard farm built within a home and a beneficiary of the Department of Agriculture - National Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Program (DA-NUPAP), has been certified under the Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP).

The certification recognizes the farm’s compliance with standards for food safety, product quality, environmental management, and workers’ health and welfare. It highlights the importance of good agricultural practices in producing safe, quality vegetables while promoting responsible and sustainable urban farming.

Congratulations to Cagapes Crisp Greens on this milestone and its continued commitment to quality harvests!

29/10/2026

LOOK | DA-BPI-NUPAP Promotes Urban Gardening in Villa Verde, Pasig City

The Department of Agriculture - National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP), through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) conducted an urban gardening training in Villa Verde, Pasig City, on October 23, 2026 to encourage household food production and promote sustainable gardening practices.

The initiative supports government efforts to strengthen food security amid the anticipated effects of El Niño, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance preparedness for dry conditions. By maximizing available spaces for growing vegetables and other crops, households can supplement their food needs and contribute to local food production.

29/10/2026

LOOK | DA-BPI-NUPAP Joins Project Luntian MOA Signing Ceremony

The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), and the National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (NUPAP), attended the Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony for Project Luntian, organized by LERC Urban Farm in Caloocan City on October 27, 2026.

The agreement brings together the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region III, the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), and the Bataan Base Metals Corporation (BBMC) for a five-hectare agroforestry and food security initiative under the National Greening Program. The partnership aligns with efforts to promote sustainable food production and inclusive agriculture, with LERC Urban Farm — a DA-BPI-NUPAP beneficiary — advocating gardening opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and encouraging their active participation in agricultural activities.

27/10/2026

From Seeds to Seedlings: Growing Skills for Urban Agriculture!

The DA-NUPAP, in collaboration with the Bureau of Plant Industry, conducted a Plant Propagation Training on October 22, 2026, at Malvar Municipal Hall, Batangas, as part of the LGU’s Modified Farmer Field School.

Participants learned proper seed management and plant cultivation from BPI resource speakers through lectures and hands-on demonstrations on grafting, marcotting, and cutting. Vegetable seedlings were also distributed to support home and community gardens.

Through practical learning, DA-NUPAP and BPI continue to empower communities to grow their own food and build greener, more productive spaces.

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

In the concrete jungle of Manila is a blooming agricultural garden that, once started as a necessity to supply goods during the pandemic, is now in talks with partnerships with other organizations and government agencies to strengthen marketing efforts and ensure the sustainability of the initiative.

Learn about the Rizal Park Urban Garden in the comments section below

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