DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

2022 ANNUAL
REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

2022 ANNUAL
REPORT
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CONTENTS
01 FOREWORD FROM THE PRESIDENT

03 MESSAGE OF THE SENIOR UNDERSECRETARY

06 CHAPTER 1

Introduction: The Current State of Philippine Agriculture

08 Agriculture and the Philippine Economy
14 Key Sectoral Challenges and Targeted Interventions

20 CHAPTER 2
Ushering in a New Era for Philippine Agriculture
21 The Marcos Administration's Blueprint for Economic Transformation
23 Agricultural Modernization and Food Security in the PDP 2023-2028
24 Strategic Direction for the Agri-fishery Sector under the Marcos Administration

26 CHAPTER 3

DA FY 2022 Highlights of Accomplishments

27 Boosting local production and raising farmers’ and fisherfolk’s income
40 Ensuring access to affordable, safe, and nutritious food to benefit all Filipinos
45 Developing strong, modernized, and climate resilient value chains through
the delivery of quality services
64 Institutionalizing policy reforms and strengthening institutions to enhance
efficiency and accelerate the modernization of the sector

73 CHAPTER 4

Ways Forward
74 DA Thrusts and Strategic Agenda and Salient Features of the DA FY 2023
Budget

80 ANNEX

81 FY 2022 Financial Report - Status of DA FY 2022 Funds

 FOREWORD
... I took on the challenge to
start my formative months
as the President by also
serving as the concurrent
head of this Department.
This is a manifestation of my
stern commitment to bring
out and harness the
agricultural potentials that
were not fully realized in
the past few decades.
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It is my pleasure to present to the
Filipino people the 2022 Annual Report
of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
The accomplishments reflected in this
report provide an account and results of
the agency's programs during a year of
recovery, reform, and realignment.
Fueled by my strong desire to improve
our country's agricultural landscape, I
took on the challenge to start my
formative months as the President by
also serving as the concurrent head of
this Department. This is a manifestation
of my stern commitment to bring out and
harness the agricultural potentials that
were not fully realized in the past few
decades.
Under my leadership, the Department of
Agriculture welcomed reforms and
refinement of its programs while
securing the delivery of uninterrupted
services to its clientele and stakeholders.
It also implemented inclusive projects
and sustainable solutions for the
recovery and revitalization of our sector.
It likewise introduced innovative
approaches and realigned strategies on
the consolidation, modernization,
industrialization, and professionalization
of the whole agribusiness sector which
complement our national goal of being
locally self-sufficient and globally
competitive.
Because of this, we witnessed modest
growth and promising opportunities for
the production of palay, high-value
crops, livestock, fisheries, and
aquaculture which are balanced by
timely, practical, and calibrated
importation. Yet, much remains to be
done. By presenting to the nation this
annual report. I am hopeful that the
public will continue to trust, support,
and embrace our plans and initiatives.
I thus urge my colleagues -from the national down to the regional and local levels of
the DA and all its attached bureaus and agencies- to remain faithful to our sworn duty
to serve our fellow Filipinos by increasing food production, ensuring food affordability,
empowering farmers and fisherfolk, and modernizing all processes of value chain to
achieve a truly food-secure Philippines.

For all the achievements and setbacks we encountered this year, let us be grateful for
its lessons and look forward to the fruitful promises of the future.

FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.

President
Republic of the Philippines

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 MESSAGE OF THE
SENIOR UNDERSECRETARY
In our social and economic
system, the interests of all
sectors are so closely
intertwined that a functioning
agriculture and fisheries sector,
by its efficiency, by its
ingenuity and diligence,
benefits not only itself but also
all the other elements of
national life.
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I am pleased to share the 2022
Department of Agriculture Annual
Report, which highlights the DA’s efforts
to sustain economic recovery and
accelerate the pace of agricultural
modernization towards stronger food
security. This report describes the new
administration’s strategic directions for
the agriculture sector, which have
guided our programs through a
challenging year marked by new and
persisting setbacks.
Global economic gridlock in the
aftermath of a deadly pandemic and the
war in Eastern Europe have tested the
domestic economy unlike any time in
recent history. The increases in the price
of fertilizers and fuel in the world market
have created economic reverberations
that continue to be felt throughout the
world. No other sector in the Philippine
economy has felt the after-effects more
profoundly than agriculture and
fisheries.
The resulting complications are primarily
those of promoting expansion in an
agricultural economy not yet fully
adapted to shifting climatic conditions
and extreme weather events, and of
recalibrating that economy in the light of
growing experience and of the scientific
information now available.
In the interest of the present
Administration's food security policies,
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has
issued consequent directives for the DA
to organize the necessary policy
readjustments forthwith. These include
increased investments in climate-related
research and training, infrastructure,
farm inputs, and the broadening of the
business interests of our farmers and
fisherfolk here at home and overseas.
Much of the results of the readjustment since July 2022 are already manifested in the
robust growth both in the volume and value of the country's agricultural exports. They
will continue to become evident elsewhere in the sector in the weeks and months
ahead.

In our social and economic system, the interests of all sectors are so closely
intertwined that a functioning agriculture and fisheries sector, by its efficiency, by its
ingenuity and diligence, benefits not only itself but also all the other elements of
national life.

Despite setbacks, our country's agriculture and fisheries sector remains the principal
bulwark of the economy, providing the food that powers our workforce, nourishes our
families, and propels our nation's progress.

DOMINGO F. PANGANIBAN
DA Senior Undersecretary

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION:
THE CURRENT STATE
OF PHILIPPINE
AGRICULTURE

INTRODUCTION
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., who
serves as the concurrent head of the
Department of Agriculture (DA),
emphasized the pivotal role of the
country’s agriculture sector in driving
growth and employment during his first
State of the Nation Address (SONA). His
Excellency recognized its critical
contribution to the nation’s recovery and
post-pandemic development.
The President underscored his
Administration’s key priorities aligned
with his pronouncements, which
encompassed economic recovery, food
security, and agricultural productivity.
His Excellency also expressed a steadfast
commitment to offering sustainable
solutions to the challenges faced by the
agricultural sector as imperatives for
building a resilient and robust economy.
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In view of this, the National Government
will rely on the valuable contributions of
the agriculture and fisheries sectors to
achieve the broader objectives of
revitalizing job creation and reducing
poverty. Simultaneously, efforts will be
made to steer the economy towards a
path of high growth, while addressing
concerns such as government debt and
the escalating prices of essential food
and commodities.
Despite the setbacks caused by the
pandemic and the prevailing economic
challenges, the Marcos Administration is
determined to foster inclusive and
resilient economic growth that is pro-
poor and capable of withstanding global
adversities such as pandemics, climate
change-induced disasters, and
geopolitical and technological
disruptions. To achieve these,
strengthening the foundations of a robust
agricultural sector is a crucial
component of the overall strategy for
achieving economic growth and
transformation.
Photo by Facebook/Bongbong Marcos
 AGRICULTURE AND
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY
PERFORMANCE OF PHILIPPINE
AGRICULTURE
According to the Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA), the local economy
continued to expand in the fourth
quarter of 2022, recording a Gross
domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.2%.
Consequently, the full-year GDP growth
for 2022 reached 7.6%, surpassing the
target range of 6.5%-7.5%. Prior to the
pandemic, the economy had maintained
an average growth rate of approximately
6.3% over the past decade.
The National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA) highlighted that the
country's recovery from its significant
economic and health challenges remains
robust. This was attributed to improved
risk management, as more social and
economic activities have been permitted.
The easing of alert levels, relaxation of
tourism restrictions, and accelerated
vaccine rollout have contributed to the
increased economic activities, which
played a crucial role in achieving this
growth.
Industry and services exhibited
sustained growth in 2022, with
respective growth rates of 6.7% and
9.2%. However, the agriculture sector
experienced a decline of 0.3% in the
final quarter of the year and displayed a
modest annual growth, reaching a rate of
0.5%. This can be attributed to the
sector's vulnerability to natural disasters
and the escalating costs of inputs.
The contribution of the agriculture
sector to the country's GDP decreased
from 9.6% in 2021 to 8.9% in 2022.
In comparison, traditional growth drivers
such as industry and services
commanded larger shares, with industry
accounting for 29.7% and services for
61.4% of the GDP.
The growth of the agri-fishery sector was
hindered by contractions in the gross
value added (GVA) of the crops and
fisheries subsectors, which recorded
declines of 1.1% and 3.5%, respectively.
The decline in the crops subsector,
which contributed to 51.9% of the total
agricultural output, can be primarily
attributed to reductions in palay and
white corn production, as well as the
decrease in the production of sugarcane
and other high-value crops like banana
and mango. However, it is worth noting
that the production of yellow corn,
coconut, pineapple, coffee, cacao, and
abaca demonstrated steady growth
throughout 2022.
Aquaculture and municipal fisheries
managed to experience growth despite
the contraction in the fishery subsector,
which contributed 12.1% to the total
agricultural GVA. In 2022, while seaweed
production increased, the production of
other major fishery commodities declined
such as round scad (galunggong), milkfish
(bangus), tilapia, white shrimp, and tiger
prawns due to declining marine fish
catch and resource depletion.
Meanwhile, the positive GVA growth in
livestock at 2.3% and poultry at 6.7%
contributed to the overall performance of
the agri-fishery sector. The livestock
subsector, which has been grappling with
the ASF outbreak, is gradually showing
signs of recovery. Since the second
quarter of 2022, the livestock subsector,
accounting for 10.3% of the sector’s total
output, has consistently posted positive
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2022 Gross Domestic Product by Industry, Growth Rates, and Share in GDP
At Constant 2018 Prices (in million Php and percent)

1,775,357

8.9% 0.5%
1,783,730
Agriculture

5,549,484

29.7% 5,923,399 6.7%

Industry

11,213,211

61.4% 12,239,677 9.2%

Services

18,538,053
7.6%
19,946,805
GDP

2022 Gross Value Added in Agriculture & Fishing by Subsector, Growth

Rates, and Share in GVA
At Constant 2018 Prices (in million PhP and percent; excluding forestry and logging)

934,930
51.9% Crops 1.1%
924,686

179,029
10.3% Livestock 2.3%
183,069

174,979
10.5% Poultry 6.7%
186,753

223,531
12.1% Fisheries 3.5%
215,653

Support 260,199
15.2% Activities* 4.1%
270,915

* Includes other animal production

2021 Source: PSA
Data as of January 26, 2023
2022

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output growth, ending its eight
consecutive quarters of decline. This
expansion can be attributed to increased
production of dairy, cattle, carabao, and
hogs. Notably, hog production grew by
2.4% year-on-year. Additionally, the
steady production of chicken and chicken
and duck eggs contributed to the growth
of the poultry subsector, which
accounted for 10.5% of the total
agricultural GVA.
The export of mangoes, fish and fishery
products, and natural rubber continued
to rise despite several measures
implemented by various countries to
prevent the spread of COVID-19 which
affected global agricultural production
and trade. Based on the latest PSA
report, the leading destinations for
Philippine agricultural exports are the
United States of America (USA), Japan,
The Netherlands, China and South Korea.

Moreover, the total imports of the

Volume of Production of Key country reached USD 137.22 billion,
Agri-fishery Commodities marking a 17.4% year-on-year increase
In '000 metric tons with agricultural imports accounting for
Source: PSA USD 19.3 billion (14.1%).The country’s
agricultural imports experienced a
growth of 22.9% in 2022. Expenditures
2021 2022 Growth
Rate (%)
Palay 19,960.2 19,756.4 1.0 on key agricultural inputs, including
White corn 2,242.5 2,166.7 3.4 feeds and fertilizers, increased by 31.0%
Yellow corn 6,057.8 6,088.9 0.5 and 47.0%, respectively while the value
Banana 9,091.3 9,013.3 0.9 of imported fruits and vegetables slightly
Mango 741.7 712.5 3.9 decreased by 2.0% in 2022.
Pineapple 2,860.2 2,914.4 1.9
The country faced a negative agricultural
trade balance, recording a deficit of USD
Coconut 14,717.3 14,931.1 1.5

11.8 billion in 2022.Although a trade

Sugarcane 26,277.4 23,455.4 10.7

surplus was observed with Japan, trade

Cassava 2,559.8 2,560.0 0.01

deficits persisted with other major

Hog 1,696.1 1,737.1 2.4

trading partners such as the Association

Chicken 1,744.8 1,866.6 7.0

of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Chicken egg 661.4 708.5 7.1

countries, Australia, the USA, and the

Milkfish 446.4 390.1 12.6

European Union.
Tilapia 340.1 303.9 10.6
Seaweed 1,343.7 1,544.9 15.0

2022 Value of Agricultural Exports

and Imports
AGRICULTURAL FOREIGN TRADE Free on Board (FOB) in million USD
Source: PSA (Data as of April 2023)

The cumulative export earnings of the

Total Exports 78,977.55

country in 2022 amounted to USD 78.98

Value of Agricultural Exports 7,499.59

billion, reflecting a 5.7% increase from

the total export value earned in 2021. 9.5% Share of agricultural

Additionally, the total value of exported

exports in total exports

agro-based products in 2022 reached

USD 7.5 billion, indicating a year-on-
Total Exports 137,221.11

year increase of 10%. In particular, the

Value of Agricultural Imports 19,303.00

country’s export of coconut products,

which account for 43.5% of the total 14.1% Share of agricultural

agricultural exports, expanded by 32.1%.

imports in total imports

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 2022 Agricultural Trade Balances of the Philippines (FOB value in million USD)

AGRI EXPORTS AGRI IMPORTS TRADE BALANCE

PHILIPPINES 7,499.59 19,303.00 -11,803.41

BY MAJOR TRADING PARTNER:

Australia 91.74 1,744.62 -1,652.88

Japan 916.61 93.07 823.53
USA 1,365.84 3,857.08 -2,491.25
ASEAN 1,014.34 6,472.93 -5,458.59
European Union 1,712.72 1,871.92 -159.20
Rest of the World 2,398.35 5,263.38 -2,865.03

Top Agricultural Exports Top Agricultural Imports

(FOB value in million USD) (FOB value in million USD)

1 2,200.22 1 3,981.40
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their Cereals
cleavage products; prepared edible fats;
animal or vegetable waxes 2 2,472.26
1,916.22 Residues and waste from the food industries;
2 prepared animal fodder
Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit melons
3 2,044.62
3 874.52
Meat and edible meat offal
Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other
parts of plants 4 1,899.20
4 510.13 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their
cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes or vegetable waxes
5 482.23 5 1,891.07
Preparations of meat, of fish, or of crustaceans, Miscellaneous edible preparations
molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
6 392.37 6 1,541.92
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey;
aquatic invertebrates edible products of animal origin, not
elsewhere classified
7 321.98 7 792.83
Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and
extracts Beverages, spirits and vinegar

8 257.48 8 696.34
Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other
pastrycooks' products aquatic invertebrates
9 205.17 9 694.71
Miscellaneous edible preparations Sugars and sugar confectionery
10 89.88 10 652.34
Residues and waste from the food industries; Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk;
prepared animal fodder pastrycooks' products

Source:
Highlights of the 2022 Foreign Trade Statistics for Agricultural
Commodities in the Philippines (Final result), PSA
(as of April 24, 2023)

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Top Agricultural Export Destinations Source: PSA
FOB value in million USD

1 USA 3 Netherlands Germany 9 China 2

$1,330.53 $882.68 $86.16 $926.91

Korea 5
$371.71

Japan 4
$820.03

10 Spain
$63.30 7 Italy
8 Thailand
$125.25
$98.29 Malaysia 6
$353.21

Top Agricultural Import Origins

FOB value in million USD

1 USA 6 China
$3,403.90 $819.88
Vietnam 4
$1,287.49

Brazil 8 Singapore 10
$597.46 $453.39

7 Thailand
$728.48 Malaysia 5
$1,106.00

Australia 3
2 Indonesia $1,523.46
$1,571.28
Argentina 9
$471.95

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FOOD SECURITY OVERVIEW
The Philippines ranked 67th out of 113
countries in the 2022 edition of the
Global Food Security Index (GFSI) based
on the four pillars of food security: (1)
food affordability; (2) availability; (3)
quality and safety; and (4) sustainability
and adaption. Among the countries in the
Asia-Pacific region, the country ranked
13th out of 23, surpassing India,
Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.
While the country’s ranking dropped
from 64th in 2021, the Philippines has
shown improvement in the GFSI over the
11-year tracking period, with a significant
score increase of 7.2 points, driven by
improvements across all pillars.
In the most recent report, the country
performed best in the affordability pillar
which can be attributed to stable
consumer prices, a low poverty rate,
relative ease of agricultural trade, and a
good food safety net program.
On the production side, the Philippines
demonstrated strength in ensuring
farmers’ access to agricultural inputs and
establishing a foundation of strong farm
infrastructure citing improvements in
crop storage facilities as well as the
consistent expansion of land area
equipped for irrigation. On the consumer
side, the government has implemented
strong nutritional standards supported
by a national nutrition plan and
regulations for nutrition labelling and
monitoring. However, there is room for

Philippines: 2022 Food Security Overview

Source: Global Food Security Index 2022, Economist Impact

2021 2022

Rank* 64th 67th -3.0

Overall score** -0.7

60.0 59.3

Affordability -2.8
74.3 71.5

Availability +1.3
53.9 55.2

Quality & Safety +3.8

61.5 65.3

Sustainability & -1.8

Adaptation 43.6 41.8

LEGEND:

Very good Moderate Very weak

(80-100) (55–69.9) (0–39.9)
Good Weak
(70–79.9) (40–54.9)

* Out of 113 countries

** 0-100, where 100 = most favourable

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improvement in agricultural research and
development, and the nation’s excessive
reliance on food aid remains a concern.
The country's weakest performance is
observed in the Sustainability and
Adaptation pillar, primarily due to
exposure risks related to agricultural
water supply, land degradation, and
threats to marine biodiversity. The
overall category score is still considered
weak although there have been notable
improvements attributed to increased
political commitment, enhanced disaster
risk management, and the
implementation of environmental-
economic accounting measures and
disaster risk reduction strategies at both
national and local levels.
Despite the progress made, there is a
need for further attention and action to
address the challenges in ensuring
sustainable practices and adapting to
changing environmental conditions.
KEY SECTORAL CHALLENGES AND
TARGETED INTERVENTIONS
The agricultural sector faced significant
challenges that tested its resilience over
the past two years. According to the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO), agriculture is
currently confronting a wide range of
multidimensional and interconnected
risks, both familiar and unfamiliar, unlike
any other time in history. In addition to
the disruptions in trade and rising
commodity prices caused by the post-
COVID-19 recovery, the conflict in
Russia and Ukraine has further escalated
the prices of inputs and energy.
Consequently, food inflation has surged.
The impacts of climate change have led
Overall, the GFSI report highlights
several key opportunities for action,
which are as follows:
1. Ensuring price consistency for
consumers and facilitating smooth
food trade to maintain affordability;
2. Implementing policy measures to
strengthen the supply chain and
enhance food availability; and
3. Developing innovative technologies
with a focus on sustainability and
implementing robust policies to
safeguard the agricultural sector and
natural resources against the adverse
effects of climate change.
These opportunities provide a roadmap
for addressing the challenges and
improving the country's food security. By
prioritizing these areas, policymakers
and stakeholders can work together to
create a more resilient and sustainable
food system that meets the needs of the
population while protecting the
environment.
to more frequent adverse and extreme
weather events, as well as outbreaks of
animal diseases.
These challenges have heightened
concerns about food security in the
country, particularly among the
impoverished and vulnerable populations.
Furthermore, they are expected to delay
the recovery of the economy from the
socio-economic impacts of the pandemic,
exacerbating inequality and increasing
poverty.
To cushion the impact of these pressing
issues, the DA implemented immediate
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response measures consisting of targeted
subsidies, interventions, and policies.
These measures aim to sustain
production, secure the income of local
producers, and alleviate the far-reaching
effects on related industries and
consumers.
In 2022, the DA launched fertilizer and
fuel subsidy programs to support farmers
and fisherfolk in light of the global
increase in input prices. Through the
Fertilizer Discount Voucher (FDV)
Program, a total of 469,903 eligible
farmers received fertilizer subsidies
amounting to Php 1.09 billion, covering
597,144 hectares of rice farms.
In March 2022, the DA-Bureau of
Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering
(BAFE) launched the
Fuel Discount for Farmers and Fisherfolk
Program in accordance with Special
Provision No. 20 of the General
Appropriations Act (GAA) of FY 2022.
This program aims to provide fuel
discounts to eligible farmers and
fisherfolk who own and operate
machinery used in clustered corn
production areas, covering activities
from land preparation to postharvest
operations, as well as motorized boats for
fishing operations. As of December 2022,
a total of 124,135 eligible corn farmers
and fisherfolk have benefited from this
program, receiving a fuel subsidy worth
Php 3,000 each which they can use at
participating gas stations accredited by
the Department of Energy (DOE).
Additionally, the DA actively promoted
the adoption of the Balanced Fertilization
Strategy (BFS) which encourages the use
of organic-inorganic fertilizer
combinations. The DA-Fertilizer and
Pesticide Authority (FPA) and the DA-
Bureau of Soils and Water Management
(BSWM) organized 379 BFS training and
education programs. These programs
provided guidance on the use of organic-
inorganic fertilizer combinations as an
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innovative approach to enhance crop
production, reduce reliance on imported
fertilizer, and improve soil health.
The DA-Philippine Rice Research
Institute (PhilRice) also made significant
efforts to reach out to farmers, extension
workers, and local government unit
(LGU) partners through its Abonong
Swak campaign and Lakbay Palay events.
These initiatives promoted BFS using
various media platforms. Technical
briefings and technology demonstrations
were conducted to provide practical
knowledge and hands-on experience to
farmers and stakeholders.
Due to the surge in the prices of key
inputs, coupled with other domestic and
global challenges, local production has
experienced a decline. This resulted in a
tight food supply and stronger price
pressures that have fueled inflation. In
2022, the country's average inflation rate
surged to 5.8%, compared to 3.9% in
2021, with food inflation emerging as a
significant contributor to this increase.
Notably, food inflation reached 10.6% in
December 2022, resulting in an average
food inflation rate of 6.1% for the year.
This upward trend can be attributed to
higher year-on-year growth rates in the
indices of corn, sugar, vegetables, meat,
and fish.
 2022 Monthly Headline and Food Inflation
(2018=100)
Source: PSA

15
Average: All Items 5.8 %
Average: Food 6.1 %
Inflation Rate (%)

10

0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2022 Monthly Food Inflation by Commodity

(2018=100)
Source: PSA

40

30
Inflation Rate (%)

20

10

0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
-10

AVERAGE: Food 6.1 % Meat 6.9 % Fruits & Nuts 0.8 %

-20 Cereals 3.6 % Fish 6.7 % Vegetables 15.4 %

Rice 2.1 % Milk, Dairy & Eggs 4.5 % Sugar 18.8 %

Corn 27.3 % Oils & Fats 15.4 %

The approval of the Executive Order Furthermore, measures have been

(EO) extending the validity of reduced
import rate duties on various products
like pork, rice, corn, and coal, will
significantly support the government’s
efforts to bolster domestic supplies,
diversify sources of essential food items,
and alleviate inflationary pressures
caused by supply constraints and
external geopolitical conflicts.
implemented to stabilize the supply and
prices of domestic sugar. Policies such as
Sugar Order No. 1, series of 2022-2023,
have been put in place to protect local
sugar production for domestic consumption,
while Sugar Order No. 2, series of 2022-
2023, outlines a strategic and
reasonableSugar Import Program to address
deficits in industrial and consumer demand.

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As of December 25, 2022, a total of
790,412 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar
was produced by 21 sugar mills, with a
withdrawal of 579,932 MT, while nine
refineries produced 291,984.25 MT of
refined sugar, with a withdrawal of
149,976.26 MT. As of December 2022,
the country received a total of 341,956
MT of imported refined sugar.
Moreover, the DA has upscaled and
institutionalized the nationwide
implementation of the KADIWA ni Ani at
Kita Program. KADIWA aims to provide
consumers with access to safe, fresh, and
high-quality agri-fishery products,
ensuring stable and affordable prices, as
well as a consistent food supply in urban
and other high-demand areas. In 2022,
the program achieved total sales of Php
621 million through 34,794 KADIWA
selling activities, benefiting 1.82 million
households and supporting 600 farmers'
cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and
agri-fishery enterprises across the
country.
However, the agri-fishery sector has
been significantly impacted by the
growing frequency and intensity of
disasters. These natural calamities have
disrupted production cycles and affected
the output of key agricultural
commodities. In 2022, the agri-fishery
sector incurred a total of Php 24.1 billion
in damages and losses due to disasters.
Typhoons and other climate-related
disasters accounted for 94.3% (Php 22.7),
while geological disasters (earthquakes
and volcanic eruptions) contributed
4.4%, and pest infestation and disease
incidence accounted for 1.3% of the total
losses.
Significantly, crops and fisheries
accounted for 90.0% of the total damage
and losses in the agricultural sector. The
rice subsector incurred the highest
losses, amounting to Php 9.42 billion or
39.1%. This was followed by high-value
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crops at 23.2%, fisheries at 12.9%, corn and
cassava at 11.9%, non-food and industrial
crops at 2.5%, and livestock and poultry at
1.3%. Furthermore, there were reported
damages worth Php 2.16 billion (9.0%) to
irrigation systems and other agricultural
facilities, machinery and equipment.
The island of Luzon suffered the most
significant impact, accounting for 65.7% of
the total damage and losses in the sector.
This was primarily caused by the
devastation brought about by Severe
Tropical Storm Paeng, Tropical Storm
Agaton, Super Typhoon Karding, and Severe
Tropical Storm Florita.
In response to these disasters, the DA
mobilized the Quick Response Fund (QRF)
allocation for FY 2022, amounting to Php
3.99 billion, to aid in the immediate
recovery, rehabilitation, and restoration of
the livelihoods of 321,064 farmers,
fisherfolk, and 1,921 groups in 15 regions
who were adversely affected by calamities
and disasters. As of December 31, 2022, a
total of Php 927.3 million, which accounts
for 23% of the DA's total post-disaster
assistance fund allocation, has been
utilized. This funding has been allocated for
the provision of seeds, planting materials,
fertilizers, insecticides, pest traps and
lures, agricultural supplies, animals, fishing
boats, and the rehabilitation of damaged
irrigation and other agricultural facilities,
among other support measures.
Furthermore, emergency and recovery
financing was made available through the
DA-Agricultural Credit Policy Council's
(ACPC) Survival and Recovery (SURE)
Program wherein affected farmers and
fisherfolk were able to avail of loans of up to
Php 25,000. In 2022, a total of 47,555
individual borrowers were granted loans
amounting to Php 662.65 million.
Additionally, mobile KADIWA centers were
deployed in the affected areas to stabilize
the prices and supply of agri-fishery
commodities.
Value of Agricultural Damage and Losses, 2022*
Source: DA Field Programs Operational Planning Division - Disaster and Climate Information Office

By Disaster/Calamity
Geological disasters
Php 1.06 B
4.4%

Other climate-related disasters

TOTAL Php 1.04 B
Php 24.1 B 4.3%
Typhoons
Php 21.7 B Pest infestation and disease incidence
90.0% Php 313.8 M
1.3%

By Commodity/
By Major Island Group
Sub-sector

Php 15.8 B Php 9.4 B

Luzon Rice
65.7% 39.1%

Php 5.9 B Php 2.9 B

Visayas Corn & cassava
24.7% 11.9%

Php 2.3 B High-value crops Php 5.6 B

Mindanao 23.2%
9.6%
Non-food and Php 609.8 M
industrial crops 2.5%

Fisheries Php 3.1 B

Most Destructive 12.9%
Tropical Cyclones
Livestock & poultry Php 324.1 M
1.3%
STS Paeng
Php 9.8 B
(October) Php 1.7 B
Irrigation systems
7.2%
TS Agaton
Php 4.6 B
(April) Farm structure, Php 433.2 M
machinery & equipment
STY Karding 1.8%
(September) Php 3.9 B

STS Florita
(August) Php 2.3 B
* Data as of June 9, 2023
NOTE: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.

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Lastly, the development prospects of the
agriculture sector are also hampered by
the ongoing presence of African swine
fever (ASF) and the detection of avian
influenza (AI) in January 2022. To
address and eradicate ASF, the
government has recalibrated its
strategies, focusing on the recovery of
the hog industry through the full
implementation of the hog repopulation
program, alongside more stringent
disease prevention and control measures.
Since the initial detection of ASF in July
2019, a total of 771 cities/municipalities
in 59 provinces across 15 regions have
been affected. However, due to the
effective implementation of government
programs and strong support from the
LGUs and the private sector, the
remaining active cases have been
contained to 32 cities and municipalities
in nine provinces across six regions,
based on the latest data from the DA-
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Through the Bantay ASF sa Barangay
(BABay) Program, 55 provinces have
enacted EOs to support the program's
strict implementation of biosecurity
measures, including the culling of
401,937 hogs. As of December 2022, a
total of Php 1.98 billion has been paid as
indemnification to 52,052 affected hog
raisers. These intensified efforts have
resulted in the release of 854 out of the
4,222 barangays affected by ASF from
quarantine, while 242 out of the 771
cities and municipalities have regained
their ASF-free status in 2022.
Throughout the year, the DA-BAI has
certified 7,073 farms as ASF-free,
fulfilling the requirements for the
issuance of Local Shipping Permits.
Under the DA's Integrated National
Swine Production Interventions for
Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE)
Program, a total of 36,719 piglets have
been distributed to 14,487 farmers as
part of the program's calibrated
repopulation component.
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On the other hand, cases of avian
influenza (AI) have been confirmed in 71
municipalities across 19 provinces and
eight regions. To prevent the spread of
the disease to neighboring areas, a total
of 1,511,148 poultry animals have been
culled. The DA has provided
indemnification amounting to
Php 22,839,755 to compensate for the
losses incurred due to the culling
activities in 109 poultry farms in Luzon
and Mindanao. An additional request for
Php 119,947,375 for indemnification is
also pending with the Department of
Budget and Management (DBM).
To control and eradicate AI, several
strategies have been implemented,
including:
1. Improved information dissemination
and education campaigns to promote
biosecurity protocols;
2. Regular consultation and coordination
with poultry stakeholders and LGUs;
3. Prompt issuance of updated guidelines
on the transport/movement of poultry
and poultry products, as well as the
establishment of checkpoints; and
4. Enhancement of protocols and
capacities of laboratories for AI
testing, among other measures.
With the provinces of Camarines Sur,
Davao del Sur, and Bataan regaining their
AI-free status, the prospects for
immediate recovery and eradication
appear promising.
CHAPTER 2 USHERING IN A NEW
ERA FOR PHILIPPINE
AGRICULTURE
 THE MARCOS ADMINISTRATION'S
BLUEPRINT FOR ECONOMIC
TRANSFORMATION

In support of the AmBisyon Natin 2040, To achieve the macroeconomic targets

the National Government continues to
collaborate with all sectors to achieve a
prosperous, inclusive, and resilient
society. The Development Budget
Coordination Committee (DBCC) has set
a growth rate ranging from 6.5% to 8.0%
until 2028, accompanied by a
corresponding reduction of 4.0% to 5.0%
in unemployment levels. Ultimately, the
Marcos Administration is committed to
enhancing the economic security of all
Filipinos by significantly reducing
poverty rate from 18.1% to 9.0% by 2028.
and restore the economy to a path of
high growth, it is essential to address the
constraints that hinder rapid growth and
inclusivity. With this objective in mind,
the Marcos administration has
formulated an 8-Point Socioeconomic
Agenda designed to address immediate,
on-the-ground concerns such as high
inflation, the impact of COVID-19,
low income, and limited fiscal capacity
in the near term.
Looking ahead, the focus will shift to
resolving long-standing obstacles to
creating more high quality and
environmentally sustainable jobs. This
approach aims to establish strong
macroeconomic foundations and foster an
enabling environment that promotes a
more robust, inclusive, and resilient
economy and society.

THE 8-POINT
SOCIOECONOMIC
4. Create more jobs
AGENDA
Promote Improve Ensure energy
investments infrastructure security

1. Protect purchasing power of families 5. Create quality jobs

Ensure food Reduce transport Reduce energy Increase Enhance the

security and logistics cost cost to families Advance R&D
employability and innovation digital economy

2. Reduce vulnerability and mitigate

scarring from the COVID-19 pandemic 6. Create green jobs

Ensure capacity Address Strengthen Establish livable and

of healthcare in learning losses social Pursue a green
case of surges protection sustainable and blue economy
communities

3. Ensure sound macroeconomic

fundamentals & government processes 7. Ensure a level playing field

Enhance bureaucratic Ensure a resilient and

efficiency and sound innovative financial sector 8. Uphold public order and safety, peace
fiscal management and security

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Amid ongoing inflationary pressures
arising from both global and domestic
factors, the government remains
committed to its efforts of ensuring that
the prices of essential goods and services
remain affordable for the average
Filipino. Toward this end, immediate
constraints in food, energy,
transportation, and logistics sectors will
be holistically addressed. The required
strategies and policies to ensure food
and energy security in the medium- and
long-term will be implemented to better
protect the purchasing power and
contribute to the welfare and security of
all Filipinos.
The government will persistently
implement risk-managed initiatives to
mitigate social vulnerability and address
the repercussions of COVID-19. These
initiatives aim to fully reopen the
economy and ensure that all Filipinos
have access to essential social services,
including healthcare, education, and
social protection.
The government will actively generate
and encourage more public and private
investments that enhance productivity
while maintaining responsible fiscal
management. The country’s physical and
digital infrastructure will be enhanced to
better support the envisioned economic
transformation. These enhancements are
expected to foster the establishment of
more sustainable and livable
communities while creating more job
opportunities for Filipinos.
Ultimately, the President's 8-Point
Socioeconomic Agenda aims to
reinvigorate job creation and expedite
poverty reduction among the population,
and build an inclusive economy that
benefits every Filipino, regardless of
their circumstances, in order to provide
them with an improved quality of life.
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 AGRICULTURAL
MODERNIZATION AND
FOOD SECURITY IN THE
PDP 2023-2028

The agriculture sector will play a crucial
role in the collective endeavor of the
country to achieve the overarching
development objectives of the new
Administration, as outlined in the
Philippine Development Plan (PDP)
2023-2028. The PDP 2023-2028 will
serve as the administration's blueprint
for defining the policies, strategies, and
programs that will flesh out and
operationalize the country’s recalibrated
development thrusts and directions.
The proposed strategies and policies for
the agri-fishery sector in the PDP are
anchored on the Integrative Food and
Nutrition Security Paradigm of the
National Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization and Industrialization Plan
(NAFMIP) 2021-2030. This
developmental framework supports the
envisioned transformation of Philippine
agriculture and the sector’s long-term
vision of "a food and nutrition-secure and
resilient Philippines with empowered and
prosperous farmers and fisherfolk." In
pursuit of this, the DA will mainstream
and adopt the transformative concepts
and key innovations laid out in the
NAFMIP 2021-2030 to achieve the
following sector outcomes:
To accomplish these objectives, the DA
will implement strategies that effectively
address the challenges of high food
inflation, food insecurity, disruptions in
food logistics, and low productivity in
farming and fisheries. In addition, the DA
will invest in strengthening the
agricultural sector’s capacity to
withstand and recover from various
shocks and risks. It will actively
champion the policies and key
legislations of the Administration
identified in both sector-wide and
commodity-specific development plans
and roadmaps, as well as
recommendations derived from thorough
studies and assessments. Furthermore,
the DA will prioritize the development
and adoption of new, improved, and
suitable technologies to strengthen each
segment of the value chain.

1. Raise the profitability and overall

incomes of farmers and fisherfolk;
2. Promote consumer health and
nutrition; and
3. Enhance environmental sustainability
and resilience.

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The DA, together with its Bureaus,
Attached Agencies and Corporations, will
spearhead the formulation of strategies
and major programs, activities and
projects (PAPs), as well as supporting
policies and legislations aimed at
modernizing agriculture and agribusiness
(Chapter 5, PDP).
Moreover, other critical functions and
PAPs of the DA that support other
development priorities will be integrated
other sections of the PDP, namely:
STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR
THE AGRI-FISHERY SECTOR
UNDER THE MARCOS
ADMINISTRATION
The Marcos Administration recognizes
the pivotal role of a robust and thriving
agri-fishery sector in fostering the
overall welfare of the Philippine
economy. Consequently, the DA reaffirms
its commitment to achieving an
agricultural transformation that will have
a profound impact on the lives of every
Filipino. The current thrusts and
priorities of the President focus on
strengthening the foundations of the
country's agricultural economy for an
even stronger national food security and
a more prosperous, climate-resilient, and
empowered Filipino countryside.
The New Administration is resolute in
steering the agriculture sector towards
its developmental path, aligning it with
the long-term vision of AmBisyon Natin
2040. With renewed focus and
unwavering determination, the
agriculture sector will continue to play a
prominent role in the collective
endeavors of the National Government to
revitalize job creation and alleviate
1. Ensuring food security and proper
nutrition;
2. Strengthening social protection;
3. Increasing income-earning ability;
4. Revitalizing industry;
5. Advancing research and development,
technology, and innovation;
6. Promoting trade and investments;
7. Expanding and upgrading infrastructure;
8. Accelerating climate action and
strengthening disaster resilience; and
9. Promoting gender equality and
development.
poverty, ultimately leading to a “matatag,
maginhawa at panatag na buhay” (stable,
comfortable and secure life) for farmers,
fisherfolk and the entire nation.
At the heart of the DA’s mandate lies the
National Government’s responsibility to
guarantee that Filipino households have
sufficient and healthy food on their table.
The fulfillment of this obligation hinges
on maintaining a stable availability of
affordable and accessible food products,
a requirement that can only be met by
enhancing the productive capacity and
purchasing power of local producers and
consumers.
Therefore, the Administration has
outlined priorities aimed at fortifying the
pillars of the nation’s agricultural
economy across all regions, particularly
focusing on rural towns and small food-
producing communities. The DA has
intensified its endeavors to bridge the
food supply gap and stands prepared to
directly confront the looming threat of a
DA 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 24
global food crisis. Although the DA’s
goals remain steadfast, it will
continuously innovate, learn, and adapt
its policies in response to the evolving
needs and welfare of the nation and its
people.
Ensuring food security is a challenge on
several fronts, which have been further
magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In
response, the DA has proactively devised
plans for the immediate and long-term,
aimed at securing a dependable food
supply, transforming Philippine
agriculture, and fostering economic
development.
The DA is intensifying its efforts to
address the food supply gap and mitigate
the surge in prices of food commodities
and farm inputs.
In the short term, the DA is focused on
boosting rice production, the country’s
primary staple crop.Additionally, it offers
assistance to local producers who require
government support, providing financial
aid and essential farm inputs. Looking
ahead to the long term, the DA will
prioritize the ongoing modernization and
harmonization of all components of the
agri-fishery value chain system.
In accordance with the directives of the
President, the DA has outlined four key
objectives that will serve as guiding
principles for all its operating units in
supporting Filipino farmers and fisherfolk
in the years ahead.

1 2 3 4
Boosting local Ensuring access to Developing strong, Institutionalizing
production and affordable, safe, modernized, and policy reforms and
raising farmers’ and nutritious climate resilient strengthening
and fisherfolk’s food to benefit all value chains institutions to
income Filipinos through the enhance efficiency
delivery of quality and accelerate the
services modernization of
the sector

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CHAPTER 3 DA FY 2022
HIGHLIGHTS OF
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 OBJECTIVE
01 Boosting local production and
raising farmers’ and fisherfolk’s
income
In providing an effective policy
instrument for government action against
the threat of a national food crisis, the
DA has expanded and upscaled its
programs to achieve sustainable
increases in the country’s production of
key agricultural commodities. The DA
continues to provide high-quality,
comprehensive, appropriate, and timely
support to more farmers and fisherfolk
through the effective and efficient
implementation of its major banner
programs. These also include
improvements to major adjunct efforts
such as the Rice Competitiveness
Enhancement Fund (RCEF) and the
Coconut Farmers and Industry
Development Plan (CFIDP), among
others.
In addition, the DA will continue to
promote urban agriculture, backyard and
household gardening of edibles, backyard
animal raising, and community
gardening, as well as modern food
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production methods such as hydroponics
and aquaponics. At the same time,
support programs for irrigation
development and sustainable land
management will be strengthened to
improve soil health and water availability
throughout the country.
To ensure adequate national reserves and
incomes for farmers, the DA-National
Food Authority (NFA) should intensify its
local palay procurement efforts from
individual farmers and farmer
organizations. To maximize the use of the
country’s farmlands, the DA needs to
upscale its initiatives to enrich the
resiliency and sustainability of the
country’s farm resources by promoting
intercropping and integrated farming
systems.
In the same vein, the income of farmers
and fisherfolk must be substantially
increased to ensure their welfare and
prosperity. Small farmers, fisherfolk, and
micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs), especially uncompetitive ones,
must also be supported and capacitated
in diversifying into other commodities
that are more profitable and offer high
value-adding and market potential.
MAJOR INTERVENTIONS OF DA
BANNER PROGRAMS
The DA implements its major Banner
Programs with the primary goal of
increasing agricultural production and
reinforcing other pathways to achieve
food and nutrition security, as well as
promoting the well-being of local
producers.
These programs include the National
Rice Program (NRP), National Corn
Program (NCP), High-Value Crops
Development Program (HVCDP), National
Livestock Program (NLP), National
Fisheries Program (NFP), National
Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP),
and Halal Food Industry Development
Program (HFIDP).
These Banner Programs provide four
types of support and major interventions
to eligible farmers and fishers, namely:
(a) Production Support Services (PSS);
(b) Extension Support, Education, and
Training Services (ESETS); (c) Irrigation
Network Services (INS); and (d) the
Provision of Agricultural Equipment and
Facilities (PAEF).
In 2022, a total of 2,051,670 individual
farmers and 18,986 groups were reached
by the various interventions of DA
Banner Programs. Around 1.5 million or
73% of the total individual beneficiaries
were from Luzon, while 11% and 13%
were from Visayas and Mindanao,
respectively. Similarly, 10,134 group
beneficiaries were from Luzon. That
figure accounts for 53% of the groups,
while 15% and 25% of the total group
beneficiaries were from the Visayas and
Mindanao, respectively.
The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI),
Bureaus of Animal Industry (BAI), Plant
Industry (BPI), Soils and Water
Management (BSWM), and Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Central
Office provided additional services for
another 72,244 individual farmers and
fisherfolk and 1,353 groups in 2022.
Among the Banner Programs, the NRP
accounted for 86% of the total number of
individual beneficiaries, while HVCDP
served 52% of the total group
beneficiaries for the year.
Under PSS interventions, 1.92 million
individual farmers and fishers and 9,587
groups were provided with the following:
(a) seeds; (b) planting materials; (c)
animals; (d) fingerlings; (e) semen
straws; (f) biologics, vaccines, and drugs;
(g) fertilizer and soil ameliorants; (h)
pesticide and agricultural chemicals; (i)
farm inputs and supplies; (j) fishing gear
and paraphernalia; and (k) fishing boats,
among others.
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Regional Distribution of Beneficiaries of DA Banner Programs*
Source: DA-Monitoring and Evaluation Division (MED) and BFAR

INDIVIDUAL GROUP
BENEFICIARIES BENEFICIARIES

300,001 - 500,000 2,501 - 3,000

150,001 - 300,000 2,001 - 2,500
100,001 - 150,000 1,501 - 2,000
50,001 - 100,000 1,001 - 1,500
50,000 & below 1,000 & below

INDIVIDUALS GROUPS
TOTAL BENEFICIARIES SERVED*
CAR 91,769 1,547
2,051,670 Region I 151,963 1,153
individuals Region II 465,566 673
18,986 Region III 329,966 2,079
groups CALABARZON 62,549 1,243
MIMAROPA 215,814 518
Region V 169,252 2,772
Region VI 79,909 676
Region VII 14,542 716
Region VIII 141,076 1,422
Region IX 37,550 1,376
Region X 31,217 960
Region XI 12,947 680
Region XII 146,335 909
Region XIII 28,971 909
Various Regions** 72,244 1,353

* National Rice Program (NRP), National Corn Program (NCP), High Value
Crops Development Program (HVCDP), National Livestock Program (NLP),
National Fisheries Program (NFP), National Organic Agriculture Program
(NOAP), and Halal Food Industry Development Program (HFIDP)
** Accomplishment of DA Bureaus (ATI, BAI, BPI & BSWM) and
BFAR-Central Office
NOTE: Excluding NCR and BARMM
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BENEFICIARIES BY BANNER PROGRAM :
INDIVIDUALS GROUPS PROGRAM AREA* PROGRAM INTERVENTIONS

NRP 1,754,899 1,943 1,148,008 has.

NCP 111,557 773 792,566 has. **

HVCDP 11,456 9,808 2,198 has. ***

NLP 65,425 2,531 -

NFP 93,269 2,204 -

NOAP 13,497 1,727 -

HFIDP 1,567 - -

Legend: Production Support Extension Support, Education & Provision of Agricultural Irrigation Network
Services (PSS) Training Services (ESETS) Equipment & Facilities (PAEF) Services (INS)

* Program area for staple and perennial crops provided with technical support services (commitments under Chapter 8 of the PDP 2017-2022)
** Includes program area for cassava (14,267 hectares)
*** Program area for mango, coffee, cacao, rubber, banana, and pineapple (excluding coconut and abaca)

MAJOR INTERVENTIONS :

PSS 45.08M kilograms 198,611 head 116,126 kilograms 272M pieces

seeds distributed animals distributed 63,091 liters fingerlings distributed
285,005 farm inputs distributed*
15.4M pieces 9,814 units
700 kilograms semen straws 391,752 pieces fishing gear &
distributed paraphernalia distributed
planting materials 364 sets
distributed 4.17M doses farm supplies distributed**
biologics, vaccines &
1,567 units
7.68M kilograms 2,569 gallons fiberglass-reinforced
drugs distributed
28,280 liters 700 liters plastic boats distributed
fertilizer & soil 152 pieces
ameliorants distributed pesticide & agri-
chemicals distributed
1,918,972
individuals
9,587 * Inputs: (1) kilograms of feeds (for swine repopulation, sentineling, etc.), African Night Crawler, etc.; and (2) liters of molasses
groups ** Supplies: (1) pieces of bagging materials, net, drums, ladder, plastic crates, seedling tray, etc.; and (2) sets of garden/farm tools

ESETS 2,241 PAEF 6,113 units INS 5,488 hectares

training & training- farm production- service area
related activities related machinery generated
conducted & equipment
distributed 879 hectares
892 service area
techno-demo 33,209 units restored
farms established postharvest
& maintained machinery & 1,333 units
equipment SSIPs constructed/
198 distributed distributed/
learning sites installed
established & 3,761
maintained production facilities 6 units
132,114 277,483 584 established 1,153 SSIPs rehabilitated
individuals IEC activities individuals 112 groups
conducted 19,480
479 7,767 postharvest facilities
groups groups linear meters
697,652 constructed
irrigation canals
IEC materials constructed and
disseminated rehabilitated

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The DA likewise promoted the use of the
latest technologies under its ESETS
initiatives. In 2022, the DA has
undertaken the following: (a) conducted
training seminars; (b) established
technology demonstration and learning
sites; (c) conducted information,
education, and communication (IEC)
activities and disseminated IEC
materials; and (d) provided incentives to
local agricultural extension workers
(AEWs). Some 132,114 farmers, fishers,
and AEWs as well as 479 groups
benefited from these interventions.

Adequate and appropriate infrastructure

and farm machinery are key to increasing
agricultural productivity. This is one of
the major endeavors of the DA to ensure
that Philippine agriculture achieves a
level of competitiveness comparable to
that of its Asian neighbors. The DA
Banner Programs distributed a total of
6,113 farm production-related and
33,209 postharvest equipment and
machinery, established 3,761 production
facilities, and constructed 112
postharvest facilities under its PAEF
program, benefiting 7,767 groups and 584
individuals.
Moreover, 1,153 farmer groups benefited
from these irrigation projects under INS:
(a) installation, construction, and
distribution of 1,333 small-scale
irrigation projects (SSIPs); (b)
rehabilitation of six SSIPs; and (c)
construction and rehabilitation of 19,480
meters of irrigation canals. These
projects expanded the country’s
irrigation service area by some 5,488
hectares and restored irrigation services
for 879 hectares of farmland nationwide.

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NATIONAL URBAN AND PERI-URBAN
AGRICULTURE PROGRAM (NUPAP)
NUPAP was established as one of the
DA's banner programs by virtue of
Administrative Order (AO) No. 3 issued
on February 2022. The AO provided the
basis for national policies, investments,
and services to support LGUs, National
Government Agencies (NGAs), the
private sector, Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs), FCAs, Community
Growers Associations, and other
interested sectors that were willing to
promote agricultural development in
urban settings.
NUPAP supported 5,521 households and
communities through the establishment
of 7,014 urban agriculture sites
nationwide. These sites were comprised
of school and community gardens,
greenhouses, hydroponics, containerized
gardens, and mushroom houses, among
others.
Additionally, the DA distributed a total of
26,289 kilograms of seeds, 998,182
pieces of seedlings, 65,472 bags of soil
and fertilizer, and 149,275 tools and
equipment among the communities and
households that oversaw the operations
and maintenance of the program sites.
Moreover, a total of 987 training
activities were conducted in support of
program implementation.
As of December 2022, the program has
formed partnerships with 2,394
stakeholders nationwide, including
NGAs, LGUs, CSOs, private entities, and
other interested parties engaged in
urban agriculture.
RICE COMPETITIVENESS ENHANCEMENT
FUND (RCEF)
RCEF, also known as the Rice Fund, was
created through Republic Act (RA) No.
11203, or the "Rice Tariffication Law."
With an annual appropriation of Php 10
billion for six years (2019-2024) from tax
receipts of imported rice, the program
aims to improve the competitiveness and
income of rice farmers in light of the
liberalization of the Philippine rice trade
policy, which removed quantitative
restrictions on rice imports and replaced
them with tariffs.
The program covers 57 rice-producing
provinces and 42 hybrid-focused
provinces. As provided by the law, RCEF
funds are allocated for the following: (a)
rice farm machinery and equipment
(50%); (b) rice seed development,
propagation, and promotion (30%); (c)
rice extension services (10%); and
(d) expanded rice credit assistance
(10%) for farmers.
Under the rice farm machinery and
equipment component, the DA-Philippine
Center for Postharvest Development and
Mechanization (PHilMech) distributed
3,119 units of rice farm machinery and
equipment for land preparation, crop
establishment, harvesting, threshing,
drying, and milling to 1,594 FCAs and
LGUs.
For the rice seed development,
propagation, and promotion component,
the DA-Philippine Rice Research
Institute (PhilRice) distributed a total of
3,906,496 20-kilogram bags of inbred
seeds to 1,562,573 rice farmers. These
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farmers cultivated an estimated area of
1,789,776 hectares across three planting
seasons: (a) 2022 dry season; (b) 2022
wet season; and (c) 2023 dry season.
The Binhi e-Padala System was
established to ensure the continuous
distribution of seeds amid the pandemic.
This system informs farmer-beneficiaries
through a short message service (SMS)
on the schedules of their seed claims,
their respective distribution centers, and
claim codes. Some 26 seed grower
cooperatives are presently engaged in
the system.
Inspired by a commitment to profound
change, President Marcos has directed
public financial institutions to expand
their credit assistance services to rice
farmers and help improve rural
enterprise. The Landbank of the
Philippines (LBP) and the Development
Bank of the Philippines (DBP) responded
by issuing Php 751 million in zero-interest
and non-collateral loans to 2,639
individual rice farmers and 53 borrower
organizations and cooperatives under
RCEF’s expanded rice credit assistance.
The loans financed rice production, re-
lending and rediscounting services, rice
trading, milling, the purchase of
equipment, the establishment of facilities,
the acquisition of fixed assets, and
working capital investments.
To further ease the flow of capital into the
country’s rice industry, the DA continued
providing direct cash assistance to rice
farmers under the stipulations of RA 11598
or the Cash Assistance for Filipino
Farmers Act. In all, the DA provided Php
9,737,125,000 in cash assistance to
1,947,425 farmers in 2022.

In addition, the extension agencies under

RCEF, namely the ATI, PHilMech,
PhilRice, and the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), trained 148,961 farmers, 18,106
local trainers, 951 specialists, and 3,316
other extension intermediaries such as
analysts and inspectors through the
conduct of 6,787 batches of training
sessions on new technologies.

Further, the DA established 30 farm

schools throughout the year bringing the
total number of farm schools established
nationwide to 224. These facilities are
now used as RCEF Farmers Field Schools
(FFS) and venues for other training
activities.

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MAJOR PROGRAMS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DAIRY
INDUSTRY
The DA, through the National Dairy
Authority (NDA) and the Philippine
Carabao Center (PCC), implements
various support programs geared toward
the development of the country's dairy
industry. These programs focus on
establishing more efficient and reliable
dairy value chains, creating livelihood
opportunities in rural areas, and making
significant contributions to food and
nutrition security, poverty reduction, and
economic growth.
The NDA develops science-based
policies, provides technical and business
support, and ensures effective
management of dairy programs. It
envisions a productive, profitable,
competitive, resilient, and sustainable
dairy industry built on financially viable
business performance throughout the
value chain. The goal is to provide
farmers with a good quality of life and
consumers with safe and quality milk and
milk products.
As of December 2022, the total dairy
animal inventory in NDA-assisted areas
reached 67,967 head, a 5.65% increase
compared to the previous year.
Additionally, animals on the milk line
increased by 11.04% to 16,369 head,
resulting in an aggregate milk production
of 21.9 million liters.
To accelerate the increase in local dairy
stocks and milk production, a total of
21,417 animals were bred through
artificial insemination (AI) and bull
breeding, which resulted in the
production of 14,370 calves. The NDA
also facilitated the loan of 4,644 head of
dairy cattle and goats to 533 farmers and
six cooperatives under various animal
loan programs. Furthermore, 206 head of
cattle valued at Php 19 million were
procured and distributed through the
Buyback Program.
Additionally, 217 head of dairy animals
were re-loaned to 60 second-line
recipients, with payments amounting to
Php 11.78 million collected from
previously loaned animals. The NDA also
provided, on loan, 14 units of milking
machines and other dairy equipment and
machinery, amounting to Php 1.4 million,
to 14 dairy farmer recipients. Moreover,
572 dairy farmers and 108 extension
workers were equipped with knowledge
and skills in dairy production through
various capacity-building activities.
The PCC spearheads the Carabao
Development Program in line with efforts
to develop the Philippine dairy industry.
This program aims to conserve,
propagate, and promote water buffalo as
an important source of milk and meat
through carabao genetic improvement,
technology development, dissemination,
and the establishment of carabao-based
enterprises.
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In 2022, the PCC distributed a total of
281,059 semen straws to village-based AI
technicians (VBAITs), LGU technicians,
and other institutional partners across
the DA-PCC network coverage areas.
Additionally, they successfully produced
30,001 calves.
Furthermore, the PCC provided
production support services to 187,703
beneficiaries which include the following:
(a) forage production; (b) improved
feeding systems; (c) animal nutrition; (d)
animal health; (e) genetic improvement;
(f) reproduction; (g) milk production and
processing; and (h) cooperative
development. A total of 236 organized
groups nationwide received marketing
development assistance and traded
6,866,365 kilograms of buffalo-derived
products amounting to Php 1.6 billion.
Around 20,708 beneficiaries were trained
on carabao and carabao milk production
and processing technologies, among
others.
MAJOR PROGRAMS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF NON-FOOD AND
INDUSTRIAL CROPS
Non-food and industrial crops, such as
coconut, sugarcane, abaca, and tobacco,
play a crucial role in various value chains
as they serve as raw materials for a wide
range of industries, including food and
beverage, textiles, paper, biofuels, and
pharmaceuticals. These crops have
significant export potential, which can be
lucrative for farmers, particularly in
areas where food crops are less
profitable. However, despite their
potential for higher export earnings, the
share of agricultural products in the
country's total exports remains low.
There is still much room for improvement
in terms of domestic production and the
competitiveness of these commodities in
the international market.
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The DA, through its attached agencies
and corporations, has implemented
various programs that focus on delivering
interventions at the farm level to
capitalize on the growing local and
international demand for these
commodities. These initiatives aim to
holistically develop these economically
important crops and fully harness their
potential to drive agricultural
development and economic growth
through foreign exchange earnings and
additional economic activities.
In addition to supplying raw materials to
local industries, historical data indicate
that coconut products are the country's
top agricultural export. The DA
Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has
implemented the Coconut Industry
Development Program and Expanded
Response to COVID-19 to support the
development of the coconut industry.
These initiatives consist of various
projects focused on productivity
management and enterprise
development. The program interventions
resulted in the following: (a) 146,018
coconut farmers have benefited from
interventions; (b) 59,020 hectares have
been planted with 7.79 million coconut
seedlings, including local cultivars; (c)
2.48 million coconut trees, covering
24,775 hectares, have been fertilized; and
(d) 48,939.73 hectares of coconut areas
have been intercropped with vegetables,
corn, sweet potato, cassava, and banana.
Furthermore, 17 seed farms have been
established and maintained, and 20,453
animals have been distributed.
The PCA will lead the implementation of
the Coconut Farmers and Industry
Development Plan (CFIDP) with the
enactment of RA 11524, also known as the
"Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust
Fund Act." This plan approved through
EO 172 on June 2, 2022, sets the
direction and policies for the
modernization and industrialization of
the Philippine coconut industry over a
span of 50 years. Its goal is to increase
the productivity and incomes of millions
of marginal coconut farmers and their
families. With guaranteed funding of Php
75 billion for five years, the CFIDP will
implement national programs for the
following: (a) community-based
enterprises; (b) social protection of
farmers; (c) organization and
development of coconut farmers; and (d)
innovative research projects, including
practical application and integrated
processing of coconut and downstream
products.
The PCA has already identified three
million coconut farmers listed in the
National Coconut Farmers Registry
System as qualified beneficiaries of the
CFIDP. Some notable accomplishments of
the program in 2022 include the
following: (a) 237,263 coconut farmers
were provided crop insurance coverage
amounting to Php 10 billion, covering a
total area of 200,000 hectares; (b) 8,075
individuals graduated from technical
vocational courses; (c) 285 coconut
farmer cooperatives were trained; and (d)
122 coconut farmer organizations and
associations were organized and
registered as cooperatives.
Additionally, 313,387 coffee and cacao
seedlings and 681 head of dairy cattle
and goats were distributed for
intercropping and animal integration.
The program also hybridized 31,871 palms
and produced 374,073 hybrids.
Furthermore, a seed farm covering 170
hectares was established, and 249
beneficiaries were trained through the
conduct of eight Coconut Specialist
Training (CST) and Training of Trainers
(TOT). Nine Learning Sites for Agriculture
(LSA) and Farm Schools were certified,
89 information caravans were conducted,
and participating enterprises generated
Php 4.6 million in sales through domestic
and export marketing activities, among
other accomplishments.
Furthermore, the DA, through its
specialized agencies, has taken the lead in
implementing specific programs aimed at
developing the sugarcane, abaca, and
tobacco industries, among others. These
initiatives are designed to significantly
enhance production volumes, improve
quality, and reinforce the growth and
competitiveness of these major
commodities.
The DA-Sugar Regulatory Administration
(SRA) has implemented various programs
in order to maximize the utilization of
sugarcane resources and enhance the
incomes of sugarcane farmers and farm
workers. Under the agency’s regular
programs, 1,048 sugarcane farmers
received the following: (a) 10.27 million
canepoints; (b) 44,920 plantlets using
micropropagation technology; (c) 3,270
bags of fertilizers; (d) 26,287
Trichogramma strips; and (e) 16,454.02
gallons of Beneficial Microorganisms.
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Additionally, 12 seed farms were
established, producing 9.43 million
canepoints of superior quality and high-
performing sugarcane varieties, which
benefited 165 farmers. Other support
services provided include soil analysis for
4,379 samples, benefiting 1,508
beneficiaries, as well as the distribution
of 13 shallow tube wells to 17 block farms,
ensuring efficient and optimal utilization
of sugarcane areas through improved soil
and water management.
Meanwhile, as part of the DA-Fiber
Development Program, the Philippine
Fiber Industry Development Authority
(PhilFIDA) has taken the lead in
providing appropriate inputs and support
services to abaca and other fiber crop
farmers. The aim is to increase the
country's fiber production volume,
improve the quality of the fibers, and
enhance farmers' income.
In 2022, a total of 14,336 individual
farmers and 65 farmer groups benefited
from various interventions, including the
distribution of 45,525 abaca tissue
culture plantlets, 869,209 abaca
plantlets from seeds, 141,887
corms/suckers, 1,997 Trichogramma
strips, and 41,600 pieces of sisal bulbils.
Additionally, 1,027.99 hectares of new
abaca plantations were established, and
930.97 hectares of old and unproductive
abaca areas were rehabilitated.
Furthermore, six FFS and 76 livelihood
training activities were conducted,
accompanied by the distribution of IEC
materials on various fiber production and
processing technologies.
PhilFIDA also maintains eight seed
banks, 115 hectares of abaca nurseries,
and 10 tissue culture, diagnostic,
immunology laboratories, and research
centers. A total of 2,300 hectares of
abaca areas were treated as part of the
Abaca Disease Management Project.
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Moreover, the DA-National Tobacco
Administration (NTA) is implementing
strategies and interventions under the
Sustainable Tobacco Enhancement
Program. This five-year development
roadmap (2021-2025) aims to foster the
growth and development of the tobacco
industry, improve economic conditions,
raise the quality of life for tobacco
farmers, and support those who depend
on the industry for their livelihood.
Through the NTA's Tobacco Contract
Growing System, a total of 43.77 million
kilos of tobacco were produced for Crop
Year (CY) 2021-2022, valued at
approximately Php 4.24 billion. The NTA
allocated Php 200 million for CY 2022-
2023 to provide production assistance to
8,355 tobacco growers who have adopted
a market-oriented contract growing
scheme. These growers cultivate a total
area of 5,311 hectares.
Integrated farming practices to augment
the income of tobacco farmers were
promoted through two key initiatives: (a)
distribution of 825 head of cattle that
produced a total of 146 offspring that
were then given to downline farmer-
cooperators; and (b) provision of
assistance amounting to Php 60 million
for rice and corn production to support
4,987 farmer-cooperators across 151
block farms, covering a combined area of
3,741 hectares.
The NTA also extended support to 3,825
tobacco farmers for the construction of
new curing barns and the repair of old
and damaged ones caused by typhoons.
Furthermore, a total of 34,225 tobacco
farmers received a Php 1,500 emergency
cash assistance. Additionally, the Php
50-million QRF was mobilized to aid the
recovery of 1,981 tobacco growers
adversely affected by various calamities.
NFA PALAY PROCUREMENT
NFA intensified its palay procurement
activities from local rice farmers and
FCAs. The NFA purchases palay at a
government-set price of Php 19.00 per
kilogram for clean and dry palay.
Throughout the year, the NFA procured a
total of 6,089,332 bags, equivalent to
304,467 MT of palay, amounting to Php
5.78 billion. Farmers and FCAs who sold
their produce to the NFA benefited from
the relatively higher buying price,
gaining an advantage of Php 1.56 per
kilogram over the annual average
prevailing farmgate price of Php 17.44
per kilogram. Among the total volume
procured, five regions contributed
significantly: Cagayan Valley (41%),
Southern Luzon (22%), Central Luzon
(12%), Western Visayas (7%), and Central
Mindanao (7%). These regions accounted
for 89% of the total procured volume.
PROMOTING SOIL HEALTH AND WATER
AVAILABILITY
The BSWM, through the National Soil
Health Program (NSHP), aims to adopt a
systematic and comprehensive approach
to address soil health. The primary goal
is to ensure the sustainable use and
management of soil resources, ultimately
enhancing the productivity and income of
farmers. The program encompasses four
major components with the following
objectives: (1) institutionalize a national
soil monitoring and rejuvenation
program; (2) establish a mobile soils
laboratory for continuous soil health
monitoring; (3) strengthen partnerships
with relevant agencies and organizations
to sustain food security; and (4) improve
soil analysis for macro- and
micronutrients by developing manuals on
the use of physical and biological
parameters as indicators of soil health.
In 2022, the program successfully
completed the identification and
mapping of Soil Reference Sites and Soil
Monitoring Sites across 81 provinces.
This important step ensures the regular
updating and mapping of soil fertility and
land suitability data. The integrity and
quality of baseline soil data and soil
indicators are crucial in supporting the
DA's various interventions and
facilitating agricultural land use planning
and decision-making processes.
Furthermore, the program focused on
enhancing the capacities and efficiencies
of national and regional soil laboratories
through capacity-building activities
related to the operations of newly
acquired laboratory equipment in 2021.
Moreover, the program saw the
development of the Guidelines for
Interpretation of Soil and Water Test
Results. Additionally, Soil Health Cards
were launched, and 1,187 soil test kits
were distributed to various
municipalities. These initiatives aim to
monitor soil health and provide site-
specific recommendations to farmers. In
2022, a total of 5,401 samples for soil,
water, fertilizer, and plant tissue content
were analyzed. The results of these
analyses were used to develop site-
specific recommendations for local
government extension workers, farmer
leaders, rural-based institutions, and
other stakeholders.
In order to address land degradation and
drought, the implementation of
Sustainable Land Management (SLM) has
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been carried out. As part of this effort,
120 hectares of expansion model farms
were established under the Sustainable
Land Resource Management Approach in
Developing the Agro-environmental
Potential of Vulnerable Uplands and Hilly
Lands (SLRMA). Additionally, a 20-
hectare soil conservation model farm was
established in Cauayan, Isabela.
To showcase and promote various soil
and water conservation technologies,
BSWM established three techno-demo
sites at the National Soil and Water
Research Resources Centers for
Lowland-Upland, Hilly, and Highland
Pedo-Ecological Zones. Moreover, six
techno-demo sites were set up for
Rainwater Harvesting and Small Water
Impounding System (SWIS) Watershed
Management, and three techno-demo
sites covering 11 hectares were
established under the Manila Bay Clean-
up, Rehabilitation, and Restoration
Project.
Moreover, a total of 162 units of
Composting Facilities for Biodegradable
Wastes (CFBWs) were delivered to
beneficiaries in Western and Central
Visayas and 28 units of Small-scale
Composting Facility (SSCF) were
delivered to beneficiaries in six regions
in support of the Department’s
intensified efforts to promote the use of
organic fertilizers produced from
agricultural residues as well as
biodegradable wastes coming from
markets and residential areas. Program
beneficiaries were also trained on the
operations and maintenance of CFBWs
and SSCFs, with a target monthly
production of 350-800 kilograms of
compost per facility. This organic
compost serves as an alternative to
inorganic/synthetic fertilizers.
developed for irrigation purposes, and 55
geo-resistivity surveys were carried out
nationwide to assess and map potential
groundwater and recharge zones.
Additionally, 22 detailed engineering
designs (DEDs) and programs of work
(POWs) for proposed SSIPs were
prepared, while 255 DEDs and POWs
from DA-RFOs are currently under
review and evaluation.
Through various locally funded projects,
a total of 172 rainwater harvesting
facilities were constructed and
rehabilitated, which generated and
restored 550.66 hectares of the
irrigation service area. Moreover, six
techno-demo sites covering 18 hectares
were established under the Rainwater
Harvesting Facility/Small Water
Impounding System (SWIS) Watershed
Management Project.
Furthermore, a total of 29 Small Water
Irrigation System Associations (SWISAs)
were organized or reorganized
nationwide, and 20 batches of operation
and maintenance training were
conducted to capacitate 550 farmers on
the basic operation and maintenance of
their irrigation systems.

In 2022, BSWM conducted monitoring

and parcellary mapping of the service
area of 189 existing SSIPs. Nine
production wells were drilled and

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 OBJECTIVE

02 Ensuring access to affordable,

safe, and nutritious food to
benefit all Filipinos

The DA will continue to upscale and
institutionalize its flagship agri-fishery
marketing program, the KADIWA ni Ani
at Kita Program. The aim is to provide
more Filipino households with access to
safe, fresh, and high-quality agri-fishery
products at affordable prices while
establishing assured markets for small
farmers and fisherfolk (SFFs). In this
regard, the relevant units within the DA
will also intensify the implementation of
the Price Act to ensure that prices of
essential agri-fishery commodities
remain reasonable. This will be achieved
through regular monitoring and
addressing of anti-competitive trade
practices, illegal price manipulation, and
the smuggling of agri-fishery products.
The NFA must ensure that the optimal level
of national rice inventory is maintained.
This is crucial for supporting rice
distribution to consumer markets and
fulfilling the requirements of government
relief programs during emergency
situations.
Furthermore, the linkages between DA
programs, small farmers, fisherfolk groups,
and government nutrition and relief
programs will be strengthened. This is to
ensure that an adequate supply of safe and
nutritious agri-fishery products such as
fruits, meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy
products will be provided by FCAs to
school children and individuals or families
affected by various disasters.

DA 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 40

KADIWA NI ANI AT KITA AND
OPLAN ISDA
The Department implements the
KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Program
nationwide as its flagship agri-fishery
marketing program. The program's
primary objective is to provide Filipino
households, particularly in major demand
areas, with access to safe, fresh, and
high-quality agri-fishery products at
affordable prices. It also aims to ensure
stable prices and a consistent supply of
food and other basic commodities to the
general public.
Throughout the year, the program
successfully conducted 34,794 KADIWA
selling activities, resulting in total sales
of Php 621.9 million. These activities
served approximately 1.83 million
households and benefited 600 FCAs as
well as agri-fishery enterprises
nationwide.
In the fisheries sector, the BFAR, in
partnership with the collaborated with
the Philippine Fisheries Development
Authority (PFDA) and in coordination
with LGUs, FCAs, and private sector
cooperators implemented the KADIWA
Oplan - Intensified Supply and Delivery
of Agricultural Commodities - Fish
(ISDA).
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In 2022, a total of 408,810 kilograms of
tilapia and milkfish, valued at Php 42.94
million, were delivered by producers and
suppliers from the Ilocos Region and
CALABARZON to partner cooperatives in
fish-deficient areas within the National
Capital Region (NCR). To date, the DA
has partnered with 11 cooperatives and
fisherfolk groups across Metro Manila,
providing them with 1,100 units of
insulated containers (coolers) to extend
the shelf life of their products.
AGRI-TRADING CENTERS AND OTHER
MARKET-RELATED INFRASTRUCTURES
The DA, through the Agribusiness and
Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS), is
continuously monitoring the operations of
16 Agri-Trading Centers (ATCs)
nationwide. In 2022, these ATCs played a
vital role in facilitating trade, benefiting a
total of 221,624 farmers and fishers. The
trade volume encompassed 292,579.93 MT
of crops, 107,859 livestock (including
slaughtered animals), and 1,925 metric
tons of fishery products, with a combined
value of Php 12.60 billion.
Furthermore, the construction and
upgrading of three Provincial Trading
Posts in Quezon and Batangas have been
completed, alongside the construction of
two food processing facilities in Benguet
and Nueva Vizcaya, all of which were
funded under Bayanihan II.
In March 2022, the DA-AMAS, in
partnership with the Quezon City LGU,
initiated the operation of the Kamuning
Market "Bagsakan Hub." This hub serves
as a permanent drop-off center where
farmers can directly deliver their produce.
As of September 30, 2022, a total of
76,962 kilograms of agricultural products,
valued at Php 3.2 million, were
successfully sold to buyer-retailers from
Kamuning, Roxas, and Frisco Markets in
Metro Manila.

FOOD LANE ACCREDITATION PROJECT
Throughout the year, a total of 259
trucks, owned by 49 sole proprietors, 11
FCAs, and 16 corporations in various
regions (NCR, CAR, I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B,
V, and XI), were accredited and issued
with food lane passes. This initiative is
part of the Department's ongoing efforts
to ensure the smooth and unhampered
movement of agri-fishery inputs, food
products, and personnel across the
country.
The initial findings of the rapid impact
assessment conducted by AMAS in
collaboration with RFO-AMADs from
August to November 2022 have revealed
significant outcomes. Beneficiaries of the
project experienced a notable 33%
reduction in travel time and a 20%
decrease in transportation expenses.
Additionally, respondents reported a
significant 66% reduction in postharvest
losses. These results demonstrate the
positive impact and effectiveness of the
program.
PRICE AND SUPPLY MONITORING
To safeguard consumers' interests and
ensure the consistent availability and
affordability of essential agri-fishery
commodities in the market, the DA
continuously monitors retail prices in 13
wet markets, seven wholesale markets,
and 13 supermarkets and grocery stores
in the NCR, including regional wet
markets. Furthermore, the DA
consistently tracks the weekly sugar
production, withdrawals from sugar mills
to refineries, and ending balance.
In the NCR, significant price fluctuations
were observed in the retail prices of
onions and sugar, particularly towards
the end of the year. In December, the
retail price of onions soared to as high as
Php600/kg, while refined sugar prices
doubled and reached Php100/kg in the
fourth quarter of 2022. The DA closely
monitored the elevated retail prices of
pork and chicken eggs, as well as the
volatile retail prices of fish commodities
such as alumahan, milkfish, round scad,
and tilapia.
To augment the supply of agri-fishery
products and stabilize prices, a total of
476,295.60 MT of assorted vegetables,
fruits, and spices; 236,724 head of live
hogs; and 255,054.55 MT of local and
imported fish were delivered to Metro
Manila markets.
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The Weekly Price and Market Situation
Reports, as well as Price Outlooks, can
be accessed through the Bantay Presyo
Facebook page and the official website of
the Department of Agriculture.
MAINTENANCE OF BUFFER
STOCKS AND RICE DISTRIBUTION
The NFA plays a crucial role in ensuring
and maintaining an optimal level of rice
buffer stocks to meet the demand for rice
during emergency situations and support
government relief programs in times of
natural or man-made calamities.
As of December 31, 2022, the NFA has a
rice inventory of 2,271,074 bags weighing
50 kilograms each, equivalent to 123,194
MT nationwide (excluding commercial
and household stocks). This inventory is
sufficient to last for 3.38 days based on
the daily consumption requirement
(DCR) of 671,720 bags or 33,586 MT.
Considering the Average Daily Sales of
20,789 bags, the inventory is good to last
for 109.24 days, with a market
participation rate of 3.10%.
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Furthermore, a total of 5,510,200 bags or
275,510 MT of government rice, valued at
Php 6.89 billion, were supplied to the
Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), LGUs, and other
government and relief agencies to
address emergency situations and
support pro-poor programs initiated by
the government.
MILK FEEDING PROGRAM
By virtue of RA 11037, also known as the
“Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang
Pilipino Act,” the NDA and PCC, in
partnership with the DSWD and the
Department of Education (DepEd), are
responsible for implementing the Milk
Feeding Program. In 2022, the NDA and
PCC were able to supply 21.9 million
liters of milk to DSWD and DepEd
sourced from 98 suppliers, including
processors, farms, and cooperatives for
the program. This initiative successfully
provided milk to 4.2 million children
across the nation. Since 2019, the PCC
and NDA have supplied a total of 49.5
million liters of milk to school-based and
supplemental feeding programs,
benefiting 9.6 million children.
ANTI-SMUGGLING OPERATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

The DA continues its campaign against

the proliferation of smuggled agricultural
commodities with heightened regulatory
and anti-smuggling activities to ensure
fair trade and protect the public from
unsafe food products. The newly
constituted DA Inspectorate and
Enforcement Office successfully
intercepted and confiscated smuggled
agricultural products worth Php 1.3
billion with the support and assistance of
other national government and law
enforcement agencies. These products BFAR has also taken the lead in
include onions, vegetables, sugar, frozen combating illegal, unreported, and
fish, and meat, among others. The DA has unregulated (IUU) fishing in the country.
submitted recommendations to the They have conducted various law
Bureau of Customs for the filing of enforcement activities, including 24/7
appropriate cases against violators of the border and port control assistance,
Food Safety Act of 2013 (RA 10611) and support to Philippine National Police
the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of (PNP) mobile checkpoints, and seaborne
2016 (RA 10845). operations of Monitoring, Control, and
Surveillance (MCS) and patrol vessels. As
Moreover, the DA-National Meat of December 2022, a total of 2,105 land-
Inspection Service (NMIS) Enforcement based and 1,909 sea-borne operations
Team conducted a total of 1,880 have been conducted, resulting in 523
monitoring and surveillance activities apprehensions.
and 122 strike operations. These efforts
led to the confiscation of 29,930.98
kilograms of imported hot meat and
3,195.40 kilograms of local hot meat. A
total of 339 Notices of Violation were
issued to non-compliant vendors and
establishments.

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 OBJECTIVE

03 Developing strong, modernized, and

climate resilient value chains through
the delivery of quality services

The DA has taken the lead in
implementing a sector-wide application
of the value chain approach to agri-
fishery development. In line with this
objective, the DA is actively promoting
the sustainable development of
agricultural value chains for various
commodities, particularly those with
significant export potential. This is being
achieved by strengthening the linkages
between smallholders and commercial
agribusinesses and transforming
traditional farming into a globally
competitive agribusiness sector. Key
strategies include the establishment of
agri-industrial business corridors (ABCs)
and the promotion of farm and fishery
consolidation and clustering
arrangements to achieve economies of
scale. Additionally, there is a focus on
integrating SFFs, and micro, small, and
medium enterprises (MSMEs) into FCAs
or larger agribusiness enterprises.
Ensuring easy, affordable, innovative, and
adequate formal credit and insurance
coverage is essential to facilitate the
access of farmers, fishers, and agri-
fishery-based enterprises to financial
resources. This support is crucial for
starting, restoring, sustaining, and
expanding agri-fishery livelihood
activities and businesses. Furthermore,
the provision of financial grants to
qualified FCAs will be expanded to
provide additional start-up or working
capital. These grants will be used for
procuring postharvest, delivery, and
transport equipment, establishing
packaging facilities and warehouses, and
financing retail and distribution
activities in consumer markets, among
other needs.
Efficient transport and logistics systems
are vital for connecting production areas
to markets and ensuring the smooth

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movement of agri-fishery goods and
services. The DA is committed to
establishing and constructing sufficient
and strategically located facilities such
as warehouses, cold storage and
refrigeration facilities, postharvest and
processing facilities, fish landing
centers, and trading centers. These
facilities will be linked to an improved
national agriculture transport and
logistics system, which will reduce
transport and distribution costs from
production to consumption areas,
including export destinations.
Furthermore, the enhancement of agri-
fishery value chains is a continuous
effort. This involves addressing climate
and other risks to enhance the resilience
of food systems and vulnerable
communities. The use of digital
technologies will be expanded across
value chain segments. Investments in
research and development (R&D) will be
increased, and strategic linkages
between R&D and extension services will
be strengthened. Additionally, there will
be a focus on developing food safety and
quality standards and incorporating them
into technical regulations. These
measures aim to ensure consumer safety
and enhance the competitiveness of
Philippine agriculture and fishery
products.
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT PROGRAMS
AND FINANCIAL GRANTS
Agricultural Credit Programs
The DA, through the Agricultural Credit
Policy Council (ACPC), implements
credit programs that aim to empower
SFFs, and micro and small agri-fishery
enterprises (MSEs) through the provision
of accessible, affordable, and adequate
credit support and services. These
include financing for agri-fishery
enterprises through the AgriNegosyo
(ANYO) Loan Program and the Kapital
Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA)
Program that provide affordable loans to
SFFs and MSEs to finance their income-
generating agri-fishery activities and
working capital and/or fixed asset
acquisition requirements.
In addition, ACPC also implements
financing programs for emergency and
recovery through the various credit
facilities under the Survival and
Recovery (SURE) Loan Assistance
Program. SURE is a quick-response,
post-disaster survival and recovery loan
assistance that aims to support the
immediate rehabilitation of agricultural
and livelihood activities of farmers and
fishers affected by environmental and
economic shocks such as typhoons,
volcanic eruptions, pest and diseases,
and market shocks, including the
pandemic.
Aside from the regular SURE Program,
ACPC also implements the Expanded
SURE Aid and Recovery Project (SURE
COVID-19) which provides SFFs and
MSEs affected by the COVID-19
pandemic with working capital for food
production, delivery, marketing, and
other supply chain activities.
In 2022, a total of 61,593 SFFs and 164
MSEs and group borrowers were
provided with Php 2.3 billion in loans
under the aforementioned ACPC credit
programs.
Moreover, a total of 3,885 individuals,
124 MSEs, and SFF members of 109
organizations were trained and
capacitated through the conduct of 563
training sessions on business and
strategic planning; business registration;
financial literacy; sustainable enterprise
management; resource generation and
mobilization; and credit management,
among others.
DA 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 46
Accomplishment of ACPC Credit Programs
As of December 31, 2022
Source: ACPC

By Major Island Group

Amount of No. of SFF No. of MSE

Loans Released Borrowers Borrowers
(in million Php)

Luzon 1,273.31 21,722 122

Visayas 501.86 17,801 11

Mindanao 530.35 22,070 31

TOTAL 2,305.52 61,593 164

By Credit Program

Amount of No. of SFF No. of MSE

Loans Released Borrowers Borrowers
(in million Php)

Agri-Negosyo Program (ANYO) 1,595.47 13,896 159

Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) 45.40 142 4

SURE COVID-19 Program 202.46 8,752 1

Regular SURE Program 460.19 38,803 -

TOTAL 2,305.52 61,593 164

Enhanced KADIWA Financial Grant In 2022, a total of 33 group beneficiaries,

Assistance Program
The DA implemented the Enhanced
KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Financial Grant
Assistance Program to enhance the
capabilities of FCAs, LGUs, State
Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and
community-based organizations (CBOs)
in value-adding activities within the food
supply chain. These activities include the
procurement of produce, processing,
packaging, transport, and distribution of
agricultural and fishery commodities.
The ultimate goal of the program is to
strengthen the local agricultural value
chain system.
comprising 11 FCAs and 22 LGUs,
received financial grants amounting to
Php 107.37 million. Aside from the
program’s regular grants, beneficiaries
also benefited from the Sagip Sibuyas
Project, which aims to address the
oversupply of onions in MIMAROPA, and
the Market Logistics Program, which
supports the procurement of transport or
delivery vehicles and provides working
capital for eligible FCAs.
Under the Sagip Sibuyas Project, 10
onion-producing FCAs in Occidental and
Oriental Mindoro received grants
amounting to Php 40 million. These
funds were allocated for additional

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trading capital, the establishment of
storage facilities, and the acquisition of
transport equipment. Additionally, Php
32.37 million was disbursed to 16 LGUs
in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, V, VI, and VII
through the Market Logistics Program.
SIDA Socialized Credit Program
Pursuant to R.A. 10659, also known as
the Sugar Industry Development Act
(SIDA), the SRA implements the
Socialized Credit Program in partnership
with the LBP. This program aims to
provide loans to sugarcane farmers who
cultivate 10 hectares or less, as well as
cooperatives, block farms, and farm
mechanization service providers.
In 2022, a total of Php 136.37 million in
loans were disbursed to 202 sugarcane
farmer-borrowers. These loans were
utilized for the acquisition of production
inputs, farm machinery, and the
production of sugarcane.
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL
PROMOTION AND STRENGTHENING
GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS
The promotion of agricultural products in
both domestic and foreign export
markets, as well as improving access to
these markets, serves as an effective
catalyst for increasing the incomes of
farmers and fisherfolk. By maximizing
the sector's potential to earn foreign
exchange and generate more jobs along
the entire value chain, these initiatives
contribute to the economic growth of the
agricultural sector.
The DA is actively pursuing initiatives
that aim to establish a conducive policy
environment for export promotion and
development. Furthermore, efforts to
enhance the competitiveness of locally
produced agri-fishery products expanded
the country's agricultural export
portfolio.
In 2022, the DA organized and
participated in 11 local trade promotion
events, including two virtual trade fairs,
which resulted in a total sales value of
Php 2.77 million. Additionally, the DA
provided assistance to 41 agri-fishery
and food companies in four international
trade events: Natural and Organic
Products Europe (NOPE) 2022, Specialty
Coffee Association (SCA) Expo 2022,
Seoul Food 2022, and China International
Import Expo (CIIE). These events
generated a total sales value of Php 5.38
billion, including actual, booked, and
negotiated sales, as well as purchase
agreements.
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Furthermore, the DA, through BPI, is
currently facilitating the export of high-
value agricultural commodities to foreign
markets. Examples of these exports
include fresh and frozen durian to China,
fresh dragon fruit to Australia, young
coconut to Taiwan, corn seeds to
Colombia, hass avocado to Korea and
Japan, papaya seeds to India and
Ecuador, fresh pineapples to the USA,
and fresh pineapple and mango to Israel,
among others.
MARKET LINKAGE AND
AGRIBUSINESS PROMOTION
The DA actively engages in market
linkage and agribusiness promotion
activities to establish strong and dynamic
connections that are critical for the
long-term competitiveness of agri-
fishery value chains and the inclusion of
small to medium-scale producers. These
linkages create new opportunities and
enable small-scale producers to benefit
from the advantages that come with a
stronger entrepreneurial role, spanning
from production to processing,
marketing, and establishing connections
with end consumers.
In 2022, the market linkage initiatives
led by DA-AMAS and AMADs benefited
377 farmer-suppliers and 336 buyers
nationwide, resulting in a total sales
value of Php 234.46 million.
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Additionally, various agribusiness forums
were conducted, which facilitated the
following major investments and
agreements:
1. an agribusiness investment matching
between Nueva Ecija Calamansi
Producers Group and KLT Fruits, Inc.;
2. a Contract Growing Agreement
between RCB Poultry Farms and San
Miguel Foods, Inc., which involved the
establishment of a poultry (broiler)
farm in Sarangani Province valued at
Php 100 million which is now
operational; and
3. the assistance provided to durian farms
and packing facilities in Davao City in
relation to the Philippines' market
access request for fresh durian to
China.
The DA-AMAS collaborated with PCA to
develop business models for a small-
scale Coconut Consolidation Center and
a micro-scale coconut water enterprise
called "Buko Pinas." Furthermore, the
final drafts of the Philippine Agribusiness
Opportunities portfolios for banana,
mango, coconut, and pineapple have been
completed and are ready for review by
various industry stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the drafting of the portfolios
for purple yam and calamansi is currently
ongoing.
AGRI-FISHERY INFRASTRUCTURE
FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT
Farm-to-Market Road (FMR)
Development Program
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural and
Fisheries Engineering (BAFE), DA-RFOs,
and the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH) identified,
constructed, and rehabilitated rural
roads to improve the connections
between production areas and markets
and enhance the efficiency of
transporting agricultural products. In
2022, a total of 366 FMR projects,
amounting to Php 5.11 billion, were
completed, covering an aggregate length
of 364.43 kilometers. Among these
projects, 64 FMRs spanning 45.65
kilometers worth Php 747 million, were
funded under GAA 2022.
In line with this initiative, a series of
consultations and workshops were
conducted with concerned agencies,
including DPWH, Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG),
Department of Tourism (DOT),
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
and National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA). A unified map
displaying relevant data has been
developed and can be accessed at
geoagri.da.gov.ph. The map includes
information on the following: (a)
agricultural production areas (DA-BSWM
Network of Protected Areas for
Agriculture and Agro-Industrial
Development - NAPAAAD); (b) markets
(DA-AMAS trading centers and DTI
database on markets); (c) farm-to-mill
roads (DA-SRA); (d) national roads (DPWH
inventory); (e) Roads Leveraging Linkages
of Industry and Trade (ROLL-IT) (DTI);
and (f) local roads functioning as FMRs
(DILG).

To streamline and enhance the A Joint Administrative Order (JAO) has

prioritization of FMR investments and
strategically link proposed FMRs to
existing road networks, the National
FMRs Network Plan 2023-2028 is
currently being developed.
been endorsed for approval by the heads
of concerned agencies, aiming to facilitate
the implementation of FMRs and other
infrastructure connectivity between the
DA, DPWH, DILG, DTI, and DOT.

FMRDP Completed Projects

January - December 2022
Source: DA-BAFE FMRDP Project Management Office

TOTAL* 2022 GAA

No. of Length Amount No. of Length Amount

Projects (in km) (in million Php) Projects (in km) (in million Php)

Luzon 204 233.74 2,755.5 40 28.75 453.5

Visayas 90 70.28 1,206.4 10 6.60 111.5

Mindanao 72 60.41 1,151.0 14 10.30 182.0

TOTAL 366 364.43 5,112.9 64 45.65 747.0

* Includes continuing funds

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Fisheries Infrastructure Development
Program
The DA-Philippine Fisheries
Development Authority (PFDA) takes the
lead in promoting fisheries development
by establishing and operating fish ports,
fish markets, and other postharvest
facilities. Additionally, the PFDA
provides essential services to improve
the efficiency in handling and
distributing fish and fishery products,
enhancing their quality to be more
globally competitive. Currently, PFDA
maintains the operation of eight Regional
Fish Ports (RFPs) located in Navotas,
Iloilo, Zamboanga, General Santos,
Davao, Camaligan, Lucena, and Sual.
These ports have served a total of 19,370
clients who were issued Permits to
Conduct Business (PTCB).
In 2022, PFDA successfully completed
the construction of the following
projects: Basay Fish Port in Negros
Oriental, Sta. Cruz Mobile Cold Storage
in Marinduque, and Pasacao Fish Port
and Ice Plant in Camarines Sur.
Furthermore, rehabilitation and
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improvement projects are currently
underway in seven RFPs, namely: Lucena
Fish Port Complex, Iloilo Fish Port
Complex, Davao Fish Port Complex,
Camaligan Fish Port, Sual Fish Port,
Zamboanga Fish Port Complex, and Navotas
Fish Port Complex (Phases 1 and 2).
Establishment of Community Fish
Landing Centers (CFLC)
Under the Targeted Actions to Reduce
Poverty and Generate Economic
Transformation in the Fishery Sector
Program (TARGET), BFAR has provided
coastal and fishing communities with
Community Fish Landing Centers
(CFLCs). These facilities are equipped
with postharvest equipment and tools,
such as fish stalls and chest freezers,
which enable fisherfolk to preserve the
high quality of their fish and fishery
products. CFLCs not only benefit local
consumers by providing better access to
safe and quality fishery commodities, but
they also serve as training centers for
fish processing, value-adding, and
fisheries resources management.
As of December 31, 2022, a total of 698
CFLCs have been established nationwide.
Out of these, 417 units are operational,
261 units have been completed, 20 units
are in need of repair, and 27 units are
still under construction. These CFLCs
play a crucial role in supporting the
coastal and fishing communities,
empowering them with the necessary
facilities and resources to enhance their
economic livelihoods and ensure
sustainable fishery practices.
Meat Establishment Improvement
Program (MEIP)
The NMIS is responsible for
implementing the Meat Establishment
Improvement Program (MEIP), which
aims to provide technical and financial
assistance to LGUs in upgrading their
slaughter facilities. The MEIP plays a
crucial role in strengthening the meat
industry by promoting compliance with
national standards and supporting the
development of efficient and hygienic
slaughter facilities. This program
operates under a 50:50 cost-sharing
scheme to enhance the compliance of
existing meat establishments with
national standards.
In 2022, five LGUs were identified as
program beneficiaries: Nagtipunan,
Quirino; Castillejos, Zambales; Dipolog
Dairy Processing and Marketing Facilities
As of December 31, 2022
Source: PCC and NDA
PCC Dairy Box
and Processing
Facility
Luzon 13
Visayas 5 5
Mindanao 12
TOTAL 30
City; Busuanga, Palawan; and Looc,
Romblon. Social preparation, MOA
preparation, and procurement activities
are underway in these new project sites
in close coordination with the LGU
beneficiaries.
Furthermore, two completed
slaughterhouses in El Salvador City and
San Miguel, Iloilo were inaugurated this
year. These modern and improved
slaughter facilities ensure the delivery of
safe and quality meat products to
consumers.
Dairy Boxes and Processing Facilities
The PCC, through its Carabao-based
Enterprise Development (CBED)
Program, plays a crucial role in
supporting the continuous development
of carabao-derived products and making
them accessible to the public. This is
achieved through the establishment of
processing and marketing facilities
known as "Dairy Boxes."
Currently, there are 38 Dairy Box outlets
established nationwide, benefiting 34
FCAs, including nine newly established
outlets in La Union, Sorsogon, Masbate,
Bukidnon, Sarangani, Zamboanga del Sur,
Nueva Vizcaya, Iloilo, and Abra. Out of
these, 30 outlets are equipped with a
PCC Dairy NDA Milk NDA Home-based
Box only Processing Processing
Plant Facility
1 27 19
18 18
2 19 31
8 64 68
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 SIDA Infrastructure Program

The SIDA Infrastructure Program,

implemented by SRA, primarily focuses
on the construction of
all-weather farm-to-mill roads and
bridges to connect sugarcane farms with
sugar mills, bioethanol distilleries, and
other processing facilities.
processing facility that provides
beneficiaries with additional
The construction of farm-to-mill roads is
opportunities to engage in value-adding
underway in 16 project sites, covering a
activities, thereby increasing their
total length of 18.99 kilometers.
income.
Additionally, there are 41 new farm-to-
mill road projects in the pipeline,
In parallel, the NDA has made significant
equivalent to a total length of 18.81
progress in establishing dairy facilities
kilometers. The budget for these projects
nationwide. To date, a total of 132 Milk
amounting to Php 356.13 million was
Processing Plants and Home-Based
released to the DPWH in August 2022.
Processing Facilities have been
established.
The construction of farm-to-mill roads
and bridges is essential for enhancing
In 2022, two new Milk Processing Plants
connectivity and facilitating the efficient
were established in Isabela and Cebu,
and smooth flow of sugarcane from the
along with a new Home-Based Processing
farms to the processing facilities, thereby
Facility in Maguindanao. These dairy
contributing to the reduction of
facilities are owned and operated by
postharvest losses and transportation
dairy cooperatives, dairy federations, and
costs.
individual dairy milk producers.

The establishment of Dairy Boxes,

complemented by the development of
milk processing plants and home-based
processing facilities, is instrumental in
promoting the growth and sustainability
of the dairy industry. These initiatives
create opportunities for value addition,
increased income, and improved market
access for dairy producers and
cooperatives. Photo by DPWH Pampanga 2nd DEO

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CLUSTERING AND CONSOLIDATION
Traditional and subsistence production in
fragmented farmlands is almost no longer
economically viable. The adoption of the
clustering and consolidation strategy in
agriculture and fisheries enable
consolidated farms to benefit from
economies of scale and affords them a
stronger negotiating position. By pooling
resources and expertise, this approach
allows farm clusters to optimize
production processes, streamline
distribution channels, and access larger
markets through joint ventures and other
similar arrangements.
Farm and Fisheries Clustering and
Consolidation (F2C2) Program
The F2C2 Program aims to improve the
livelihood of farming and fishing
communities by facilitating the clustering
of farmer groups with similar production
activities. This strategy enables them to
achieve economies of scale and strengthen
their capacity in organizing various
aspects of production, including
aggregation, value addition, marketing,
transport, and logistics of their products.
To date, the program has identified a total
of 770 clusters, consisting of 1,797 FCAs,

F2C2 Clusters Identified and Validated

As of December 31, 2022
Source: DA-F2C2 - Technical Support Team

By Major Island Group

No. of No. of
Clusters FCAs

Identified 469 839

Luzon
Validated 378 788
Identified 73 86
Visayas
Validated 55 66
Identified 228 872
Mindanao
Validated 129 680
Identified 770 1,797
TOTAL
Validated 562 1,534

By Program

No. of No. of No. of No. of

Clusters FCAs Clusters FCAs

Identified 238 724 Identified 1 4

Rice Fiber
Validated 213 665 Validated 1 4
Identified 208 380 Identified 0 0
Corn Sugarcane
Validated 123 289 Validated 0 0
Identified 167 360 Identified 6 15
HVCDP PRDP
Validated 123 316 Validated 2 2
Identified 99 164 Identified 7 50
Livestock PCA
Validated 77 138 Validated 5 48
Identified 24 39 Identified 3 41
Fisheries Halal
Validated 7 23 Validated 3 41
Identified 17 20 Identified 770 1,797
NOAP TOTAL
Validated 8 8 Validated 562 1,534

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covering approximately 485,540.89
hectares of farming and fishing areas.
Out of these, 562 clusters with 1,534
FCAs have been validated nationwide.
The validated clusters are primarily
involved in rice (38%), corn/cassava
(22%), and high-value crops (22%)
production. Other clusters are engaged
in livestock, coconut, sugarcane, fiber
crops, fisheries, and more. Among the
562 validated clusters, 209 have
completed their Cluster Development
Plans (CDP).
Several F2C2 clusters have successfully
established direct partnerships with
institutional buyers such as Jollibee
Foods Corporation, Waltermart,
NutriAsia, Dole Philippines, Inc.,
Kennemer Foods, and San Miguel Food
Corporation, among others. This improves
the clusters’ market access and reduces
the number of middlemen in agri-fishery
trade.
Furthermore, through the program, the
Cabusao, Libmanan, Lupi, and Sipocot
(CLLS) High-Value Crops Cluster in
Camarines Sur has achieved significant
success. The 17 primary organizations
within the cluster have launched their
own Agri-Village and Trading Post and
now supply their produce to LCC Malls in
the Bicol Region. This demonstrates the
positive impact of clustering on market
linkages and income generation for
farmers.
To date, the program has been actively
supporting and strengthening 23 RiceBIS
communities located in 16 provinces.
These communities consist of 215 farmer
clusters, encompassing 7,501 rice farmers
and covering a total farm area of 9,555
hectares.
Currently in its second phase, RiceBIS
has played a significant role in enabling
smallholder farmers to achieve higher
yields, lower unit costs, reduced
postharvest losses, improved adoption of
technology, and increased household
income. Through the program's focus on
process, product, and marketing
innovations, successful collaborations
have been established among RiceBIS
communities and private sector partners,
including RestoPH, Kiwanis International,
and MayaniPH, among others.
These strategic partnerships ensure that
RiceBIS communities have access to
wider and assured markets. By embracing
innovative approaches and working
closely with the private sector, RiceBIS
has created opportunities for farmers to
enhance their economic prospects and
contribute to the sustainable
development of the rice sector.

Rice Business Innovations System

(RiceBIS) Community Program

RiceBIS serves as a convergence point for

government programs aimed at enhancing
productivity through the adoption of
improved technologies and promoting
agripreneurship in rice farming. It
focuses on deploying technologies at the
grassroots level, empowering farmers to
tap into their agro-enterprise potential,
and promoting diversified and intensified
farming for various sources of income
related to rice and rice-based products.

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SIDA Block Farm Program
The Block Farm Program is a component
of SIDA that focuses on consolidating
small sugarcane farms, including those
owned by agrarian reform beneficiaries,
into larger farms with a minimum area of
30 hectares within a two-kilometer
radius. In these arrangements, the
ownership of each small farm remains
with the respective landowners. The
main objective of the program is to
enable block farms to benefit from
economies of scale in sugarcane
production by aligning farming activities
and operations to ensure efficient use of
farm machinery and equipment, optimal
deployment of workers, volume purchase
of inputs, and access to financing, among
other advantages.
In 2022, the program accredited 11 new
block farms nationwide, with a total of
446 enrollees, covering an aggregate area
of 449.44 hectares. Additionally, SRA
provided a total of Php2.11 million as
startup capital and support to 21 existing
block farms. This support was used for
the establishment of high-yielding
variety (HYV) nurseries and techno demo
farms, as well as for the procurement of
agricultural inputs. Moreover, 23 block
farms and 3,582 enrollees/participants
benefited from 110 capacity-building and
training activities.
A study conducted by the Philippine
Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)
in 2019 revealed that block farms
experienced a yield increase of 17-27
MT/ha. The study also highlighted that
prior to their inclusion in the program,
many enrollees incurred losses due to a
lack of capital, which prevented them
from applying the recommended inputs.
Under the block farming scheme,
enrollees were able to earn an average
income of approximately Php 42,100 per
annum.
PHILIPPINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT (PRDP)
PRDP is a World Bank-supported project
that aims to create a modern, climate-
smart, and market-driven agri-fishery
sector.
Under the project's Rural Infrastructure
Improvement Component (I-BUILD), a
total of 26 rural infrastructure
subprojects were completed in 2022.
These include FMRs, bridges, Communal
Irrigation Systems (CIS), Potable Water
Supply (PWS)-Level 2, and other
infrastructure projects such as
postharvest facilities and warehouses.
These projects amounted to Php 3.63
billion and benefited 42,109 households.
To date, I-BUILD completed 423 rural
infrastructure subprojects nationwide,
contributing to increased productivity
and improved market access for 535,454
rural households.
In terms of enterprise development,
PRDP supported the completion of 42
rural enterprise subprojects in 2022,
with a total value of Php 369.63 million.
These projects provided assistance to
12,109 individual and 61 group
beneficiaries. Overall, PRDP has
completed 601 rural enterprise
subprojects across the country,
benefiting 130,627 individuals and 867
groups.
Additionally, the project has developed
and approved 140 Value Chain Analyses
(VCAs) covering 79 commodities and
product forms. Out of these, 72 VCAs
were utilized in the formulation or
updating of 81 Provincial Commodity
Investment Plans (PCIPs) and in the
identification of subprojects. The
formulation of these national and local
plans supports the development of
sustainable and inclusive value chains
that benefit smallholder farmers,
fisherfolk, and other rural entrepreneurs.
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SPECIAL AREA FOR AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT (SAAD) PROGRAM
The SAAD Program currently operates in
30 priority provinces with the highest
poverty incidence and those most
affected by armed conflict. The
program's primary focus is to provide
assistance to SFFs, with particular
attention given to those belonging to
indigenous communities, women, and
youth. These beneficiaries are organized
into cooperatives or associations and are
provided with social preparation
activities and livelihood projects in crop,
livestock, and poultry production. The
overall objective is to develop viable and
sustainable community-based
enterprises.
In 2022, the program successfully
established a total of 196 community-
based enterprises, benefiting 196 FCAs
and their 6,034 member-beneficiaries
nationwide. SAAD adopts a participatory
approach to program planning and
implementation to ensure the relevance
and responsiveness of program
interventions. This approach involves the
meaningful involvement of beneficiary
communities in the decision-making
process, as well as the identification of
their needs and priorities in close
coordination with LGUs, NGOs, private
sector partners, and other relevant
stakeholders.
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ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION
INITIATIVE IN AGRICULTURE (AMIA)
PROGRAM
AMIA is DA's flagship program for
promoting climate-resilient agriculture
(CRA) technologies and practices. The
program offers specific support services
to assist local farmers and fisherfolk in
building resilient livelihoods, enterprises,
and communities through the
establishment of AMIA villages and AMIA
Climate Resilient Agri-Fishery
Technology-based Enterprises (AMIA-
CREATE). To date, a total of 163 climate-
resilient villages, or AMIA villages, have
been established in 55 provinces,
benefiting over 5,000 farmer-
beneficiaries with productivity-enhancing
technologies and integrated support
services.
A nationwide quick survey on the impact
of CRA practice adoption conducted on
1,547 AMIA farmer-beneficiaries from 106
AMIA villages showed that 1,432
respondents or 93% reported a perceived
general improvement in living conditions
as a result of the adoption of CRA
practice/s citing increased income (86%)
and yield (84%) as the major reasons for
the adoption of CRA among farmer
respondents. AMIA farmer-beneficiaries
were found to be actively producing food
for their households and surrounding
communities with increased or additional
income and productivity, thus
contributing to household and community
food sufficiency and poverty alleviation.
Furthermore, suitable areas for AMIA-
CREATE have been identified in nine
regions, enabling the implementation of
proof-of-concept projects on diversified
cropping, rice-based and corn-based
integrated farming, bamboo production,
and cacao production. AMIA-CREATE
aims to transform AMIA villages into
market-oriented enterprises while scaling
up existing efforts to ensure the resilience
of agri-fishery communities.
The program has also completed 58
provincial Climate-Risk Vulnerability
Assessment (CRVA) maps, with 29 in
Luzon, 16 in Visayas, and 13 in Mindanao.
The results of the CRVA are being
harmonized and integrated with the
Expanded Vulnerability and Suitability
Assessment (e-VSA) tool developed by
PRDP to create a robust planning and
prioritization tool for commodity
investment within the DA Banner
Programs and RFOs. Additionally, the
National Color-coded Agricultural Guide
(NCCAG) Map, launched in 2017, is being
updated. These decision support tools
have been institutionalized to establish
climate-resilient value chains and
promote the adoption of climate-resilient
technologies.
The program has also institutionalized
the provision of Climate Information
Services (CIS). The DA-RFOs generate
and issue advisories including the 10-day
Farm Weather Outlook and Advisory
(FWOA), which provides expected
weather patterns and recommended farm
actions to avoid input loss and ensure
effective farm management practices.
The Seasonal Climate Outlook and
Advisory provide information on expected
extreme events such as typhoons,
droughts, and dry spells for the
upcoming six months. Additionally, the
Special FWOA tracks incoming typhoons
and recommends CRA practices to
prevent or reduce damage and losses
before, during, and after the typhoon.
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
The DA, through the Bureau of
Agriculture and Fisheries Standards
(BAFS), develops and promotes standards
that ensure consumer safety and enhance
the global competitiveness of Philippine
agriculture and fishery products. In 2022,
BAFS successfully developed and
facilitated the approval of 39 Philippine
National Standards (PNS). These
standards consist of seven general
standards for agri-fishery products, 17
Codes of Practice/Product Standards
covering crops (food and non-food),
livestock and poultry, fish and fishery
products, as well as 15 standards for agri-
fishery machinery and infrastructure.
Among the 39 PNS, 23 are specifically
focused on addressing food safety and
quality issues.
STIMULATING THE AGRICULTURE
AND FISHERIES ENTERPRISE
ECOSYSTEM (SAFE) PROJECT
To support the establishment of Agri-
Business Corridors (ABCs), the SAFE
Project aims to create four SAFE
Innovation Hubs in the following regions:
1. Region III: The SAFE Hub and Trading
Facility have been completed and are
operational, including the
rehabilitation of the Ice Plant and Cold
Storage facilities;
2. Region I: A four-hectare bamboo
production area and bamboo park have
been established. Additionally, 12
batches of technology training and
hands-on demo seminars have been
conducted, benefiting 386 trainees.
Land improvements, construction of
water supply systems, and other
structures are currently ongoing;
3. Region VIII: Ongoing construction of
the SAFE Innovation Hub. The delivery
of technical and processing equipment
for food processing demonstrations
has been completed; and
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4. Region XI: Delivery of bamboo
processing equipment, as well as
bamboo seedlings and planting
materials, has been completed. The
construction of the Fish Processing
Building and Bamboo Processing
Building and Training Hall is currently
underway.
GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL
INCLUSION
For FY 2022, the DA has allocated a total
of Php 10.5 billion for Gender and
Development (GAD) activities. This
includes client-focused and
organization-focused initiatives, as well
as attributions from various DA programs
and projects. In addition, a total of
383,975 women and 1,339 women groups,
along with 22,309 beneficiaries from
vulnerable sectors such as PWDs, IPs,
senior citizens, and youth, were granted
access to interventions under various DA
programs and projects. These
interventions encompass capacity-
building activities, provision of farm
inputs (seeds, planting materials,
fertilizers, and animals), agricultural
machinery and equipment, credit
facilities, and market-related services.
Moreover, the DA spearheaded the
annual Search for Outstanding Rural
Women to acknowledge the significant
contributions of rural women to nation-
building and their crucial role in the
development of the agriculture sector.
This initiative gives due recognition to
exceptional rural women who
demonstrated excellence in their field
endeavors and have achieved outstanding
accomplishments in agri-fishery
development, thereby making a
significant impact on the lives of their
fellow rural residents. The event
highlights the success stories of Filipina
farmers and fishers, serving as role
models for women’s empowerment.
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This year, Dolores Rebatado Ceralbo from
Negros Occidental, the nominee from
Region VI, was crowned the national
winner. The 2022 awardees also included
Leizel Ercilla Grajo from Region V (First
Runner-up), Ma. Rio Luz Ando Majadas
from Region VIII (Second Runner-up),
Rebecca Brillo Gacayan from Region XII
(Third Runner-up), and Jolenda Fomat-og
Lomas-e from CAR (Fourth Runner-up).
In line with these efforts, the DA has also
intensified its support for Indigenous
Cultural Communities/Indigenous
Peoples (ICCs/IPs) through the
implementation of the Kabuhayan,
Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (4Ks)
Project. In 2022, the project provided
assistance to 91 Ancestral Domains/ICCs,
benefiting 136 IP organizations through
the completion of 278 livelihood and
enterprise interventions.
The interventions of the 4Ks Project
encompassed the provision of agricultural
inputs, distribution of poultry and
livestock, provision of farm and
postharvest machinery and equipment,
construction of production and
postharvest facilities, and the provision of
technical training. The project primarily
supported the production of major
commodities such as heirloom rice, corn,
coconut, sugarcane, coffee, assorted
fruits, vegetables, and native animals in
these target communities.

As part of its social preparation
activities, the project engaged
beneficiaries in community organizing
and capacity-building activities to help
them optimize the utilization of ancestral
agricultural lands and transform them
into productive, profitable, self-
sustained, and resilient agricultural
enterprises. These endeavors are aligned
with the Indigenous Knowledge System
and Practices (IKSP) of the local
communities, aiming to preserve the
innovations, skills, practices, values, and
beliefs that have been accumulated and
developed over the years.
PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH
Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program
The Young Farmers Challenge (YFC)
Program, launched in March 2022, is a
competitive financial grant program
initiated by the DA. The YFC Program is
designed for Filipino youth, whether
individuals or groups, who aspire to
pursue profitable and sustainable agri-
fishery enterprises. The program aims to
encourage Filipinos aged 18–30 years old
to venture into agriculture, engage in
food production, process agricultural
products, and explore other farm-based
enterprises. It also seeks to provide the
youth with opportunities to own, lease,
develop, and cultivate land for
agricultural purposes.
In 2022, financial grants were awarded to
1,679 youth beneficiaries nationwide as
capital for their proposed agribusiness
ventures. Among these beneficiaries, 762
were from Luzon, 366 from Visayas, and
551 from Mindanao. Additionally, 112
provincial awardees were recognized as
Regional Level Awardees, each receiving
additional financial grants amounting to
Php 150,000. During the national level
awarding, 12 Outstanding Youth
Agribusiness Models were selected and
received an additional financial grant of
Php 300,000 each to support their
implementation and further development.
Several winning agribusiness models,
which have already been implemented
and scaled up through the program,
include the following:
1. Solar-Powered Urban Fishery–High-
Density Production Module under the
production category;
2. Green Banana Flour under the
processing category;
3. Icarus AgriTech's affordable, fully-
automatic, and mobile application-
integrated incubator under the digital
agriculture category; and
4. Anita's juices and smoothies under
the supply chain business solution
category.
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Binhi ng Pag-asa Program (BPP)
The BPP program, which was initiated in
2017, aims to empower young individuals
to become competent agripreneurs and
agricultural leaders. In June 2022, the
BPP was expanded to include young
farmers and fishers in eight priority
provinces: Bataan, Tarlac, Batangas,
Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Norte,
Iloilo, Zamboanga Sibugay, and North
Cotabato.
As of December 2022, a total of 5,047
youth beneficiaries were trained in
values formation, leadership, and
agriculture. Additionally, participants
were provided with farm animals and
starter kits consisting of inputs such as
goats, native chickens, feeds, biologics,
and more to help them kick-start their
agricultural endeavors.
Internship and Scholarship Programs
The DA, through ATI, has actively formed
partnerships and linkages to establish
internship programs and scholarship
grants. These initiatives are aimed at
promoting agriculture as a viable and
rewarding career path for young
individuals, particularly in rural areas.
This year, a total of 43 young farmers
who left in 2021 have successfully
completed their internship programs.
Among them, 29 interns participated in
the Filipino Young Farmers Internship
Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT).
Additionally, 14 interns took part in the
Youth Filipino Farm Leaders Training
Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ). For Batch
2022, four YFFLTPJ interns and 48
FYIPT interns started their internships
in April and August 2022, respectively.
Upon the completion of their internship
program, beneficiaries are expected to
develop farm business proposals that
localize and adopt some of the
appropriate technologies they have
learned in Japan and Taiwan. These
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technologies are expected to help
modernize agriculture practices in the
Philippines.
In line with the Educational Assistance
for the Youth in Agriculture (EAsY Agri)
Program, 223 students were provided
assistance for the 1st Semester of School
Year (SY) 2022-2023. The objective is to
encourage capable and deserving
children of SFFs to pursue studies and
professional careers in fields related to
agriculture, fisheries, agricultural
engineering, and other related
disciplines. To date, the program assists
438 scholars nationwide.
Furthermore, under BFAR's Fisheries
Scholarship Program (FSP), support is
extended to a total of 1,167 children of
fisherfolk, 86 ICC/IP scholars, and 158
industry leaders pursuing four-year BS
Fisheries degrees. The SIDA Scholarship
Program has assisted 1,234 children and
dependents of sugarcane industry
workers and small sugarcane workers
across 12 regions for the 1st Semester of
SY 2022-2023. In 2022, a total of 110
SRA and 510 Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) scholars successfully
finished their degrees.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The agencies under the DA, with core
mandates on research and development,
have provided funding and implemented
various research for development (R4D)
initiatives aimed at fostering innovation
and productivity growth in Philippine
agriculture.
In 2022, the Bureau of Agricultural
Research (BAR) supported a total of 274
R4D projects and interventions. This
includes 268 projects for applied
research and technology
commercialization, as well as six projects
for the establishment and upgrading of
research facilities. Out of the 268
applied research and technology
commercialization projects, 101 were
funded under the BAR's Agriculture and
Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) and
Biotechnology R4D program. The
remaining 167 R4D projects focused on
rice, corn, cassava, high-value crops, and
organic agriculture. Furthermore, BAR
developed 90 technologies and
successfully commercialized 11
technologies.

Additionally, PHilMech implemented 28

R&D projects with a focus on agricultural
mechanization and instrumentation, bio-
process and food engineering, food
protection and food safety, as well as
socio-economic and policy research.
This year, four technologies were the development and continuous
completed, namely the Abaca Stripping improvement of various online and digital
Machine, Rubber Crepe Machine, platforms and applications, such as the
PhilMech Pre-Cleaner, and Ethanol Physical Inventory System (PIS), Rice
Vapor Releasing System (EVRS). Seed Production Traceability Monitoring
PHilMech also monitored 366 new (RSPTM), Germplasm Management
technology adopters/users of PHilMech- System, Oryza GEMS online system
developed technologies and facilitated
(gems.philrice.gov.ph), Rice Crop
the submission of 10 Intellectual
Manager Advisory Service (RCMAS),
Property (IP) applications to the
PhilRice Soil Information System (PSIS),
Intellectual Property Office of the
Philippines (IPOPHIL) for PHilMech- and RiceLytics, among others.
developed technologies.
Furthermore, PhilRice is currently
PhilRice has implemented 68 rice R4D working on the development of 15
projects aimed at developing rice technologies for rice mechanization,
varieties, machines, and crop covering land crop establishment, care
management options. Notable and harvest, postharvest/value-adding,
accomplishments this year include the and power generation. These
commercial release approval for five technologies are at various stages of the
varieties (NSIC 2022 Rc 670, Rc 672, Rc development process, including
684, Rc 686, and Rc 714H or Mestiso prototype development, pilot and field
132), the commercialization approval of testing, and modification and
the beta carotene-enriched NSIC Rc 682 enhancement.
GR2E (Golden Rice/Malusog 1), and the
scaling of 13 new inbred varieties
adapted to environmental stresses
(drought, salinity, and flooding) to 152
local farmers in Bicol and Eastern
Visayas.

In the field of Smarter Crop Management

and Digital Agriculture, PhilRice is
developing ecological and non-chemical
methods for managing pests and
diseases, including trap and canalet
designs. Additionally, PhilRice is leading

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In the field of coconut research, the PCA
has initiated three new research studies
and continued the conduct of 19 studies
under the Coconut Research and
Development Program (CRDP). These
studies focus on varietal improvement
and breeding, product development (food
and non-food), integrated coconut-based
farming systems (CBFS), good
agricultural practices (GAP), and
biotechnology. Additionally, SRA has
successfully completed four sugarcane
research projects under the SIDA
Research, Development, and Extension
Program, along with 40 research projects
undertaken by its research and extension
centers in Pampanga and Negros
Occidental.

Moreover, the National Fisheries

Research and Development Institute
(NFRDI) has developed nine technologies
and five policy recommendations through
R&D activities. These include scientific
advisories, guidance frameworks, and
implementing guidelines. Currently,
NFRDI is implementing 63 regular and
externally funded R&D projects in the
areas of aquaculture, capture, fishery
postharvest, and other cross-cutting
concerns.

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 OBJECTIVE

04
Institutionalizing policy reforms and
strengthening institutions to
enhance efficiency and accelerate
the modernization of the sector

The DA must play an active role in the
development of various sector and
national plans to help institutionalize
critical policy reforms necessary for
enhancing efficiency and accelerating
the modernization of the agricultural
sector. The relevant units within the DA
must continue fulfilling their mandate of
formulating, reviewing, and analyzing
policies and legislative measures
concerning the agri-fishery sector. This
is crucial in establishing a policy
environment that promotes food security
and enhances the prosperity of the
country's primary producers.
Furthermore, the DA will proactively
pursue regional and bilateral trade
agreements and harness the potential of
international relations and cooperation to
drive the growth and development of the
agriculture and fisheries sector.
The DA will also mobilize and capitalize
on the support and available resources
from other NGAs, development partners,
LGUs, and the private sector. This will
be accomplished by establishing
expanded platforms for stakeholder
engagement and consultation.
Moreover, it is imperative to expedite
the completion and updating of the
country's agri-fishery geospatial
databases and registry systems. These
databases will provide reliable
foundations for planning and policy
formulation. Additionally, the DA will
pursue the development of digital
platforms for e-commerce, agribusiness,
and service delivery. These initiatives
aim to support value chain development
and improve service delivery to program
beneficiaries.

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DEVELOPMENT OF SECTORAL PLANS
The National Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization and Industrialization Plan
(NAFMIP) 2021-2030 (formerly known as
the Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Plan or AFMP) was
officially launched in May 2022. This 10-
year strategic and directional plan for
the transformation of the Philippine food
and agriculture sector was crafted in
close coordination and consultation with
industry stakeholders.
The NAFMIP aims to inspire a
coordinated, cohesive, and determined
effort from a wide range of stakeholders.
It seeks to mobilize sector-wide public
and private investments and resources to
support the goal of food- and nutrition-
secure and resilient Philippines with
empowered and prosperous farmers and
fisherfolk.
The NAFMIP also intends to provide
leaders, policymakers, program
implementers, and development partners
with better strategies to mitigate the
impact of the global food crisis on food
and nutrition security.
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It aims to enhance income and livelihood
opportunities in rural communities
through sustainable and resilient agri-
fishery industrialization and
modernization.
The NAFMIP served as the key reference
in the formulation of the DA's inputs to
relevant chapters in the PDP 2023-2028,
particularly in the areas of Modernizing
Agriculture and Agribusiness, and
Ensuring Food Security and Proper
Nutrition, among others.
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY
POLICY SUPPORT
A conducive policy environment plays a
critical role in promoting agri-fishery
modernization, ensuring food security,
and enhancing the prosperity of the
country's primary producers. To support
these objectives, the DA carries out its
crucial mandate to formulate, review,
and analyze policies and legislative
measures pertaining to the agri-fishery
sector.
In collaboration and consultation with
other relevant government agencies, the
DA has provided technical inputs in the
crafting, review, approval, and
supervision of the following key policy
measures:
1. Mainstreaming biodiversity-friendly
agricultural practices in and around
protected areas;
2. Regulation of genetically modified
plants and plant products;
3. Formulation of the DA intellectual
property policy and technology transfer
protocol;
4. Development of geographical
indications in the Philippines;
5. Harmonization of terms and
streamlining of procedures of DA
regulatory agencies;
6. Implementation of the Food Safety Act;
 7. Crafting of the Philippine Rice
Industry Roadmap (PRIR); and
8. Formulation of the New Rice
Classification System.
Additionally, the DA has prepared the
country's Fertilizer Balance Sheet and
policy briefs on the impact of rising
fertilizer prices due to the Russia-
Ukraine conflict and the reduction of the
Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) rice tariff
rate.
Moreover, the DA provided comments
and technical inputs on proposed bills,
legislative amendments, resolutions, and
statutes presented in both houses of
Congress, as well as issuances from other
government agencies. Notable among
these proposed legislative measures are
those addressing sectoral concerns such
as the following:
1. Strengthening the animal industry
and veterinary services;
2. Restructuring and rationalization of
the livestock, poultry, and dairy
industries;
3. Strengthening environmental
sustainability laws and resilience to
disasters and climate change;
4. Smuggling of imported vegetables and
other agricultural commodities;
5. Border inspection and food safety
regulations;
6. Direct financial assistance to Filipino
rice farmers;
7. Development of the bamboo industry;
8. Revitalization of the salt industry
9. Establishment of Agriculture
Information System in LGUs; and
10. Development of Special Agricultural
Growth Zones.
Aside from conducting regular liaison
work and correspondence with the World
Trade Organization (WTO) regarding
matters related to the country's
agriculture and fisheries sector,
particularly trade policies and measures,
the DA has also reviewed, assessed, and
provided technical inputs on various
bilateral and regional Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) engagements and
negotiations.
The DA has actively participated in
negotiations that aim to put the country
in a favorable and strategic position in
pursuing more liberalized market access
for the country's agri-fishery products in
agreements such as the Philippines-
Korea FTA (PHKor FTA), Philippines-
Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
(PJEPA), Philippines-European Free
Trade Association (EFTA) FTA, ASEAN-
China FTA (ACFTA), ASEAN-Canada FTA
(ACAFTA), and the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership
(RCEP), among others.
In response to significant domestic trade
concerns, the DA prepared policy briefs,
conducted studies, and provided
technical inputs on the following various
trade measures:
1. Mitigating the impact of the Ukraine-
Russia War on pork and
recommending the extension of lower
tariffs on pork and reactivation of the
Minimum Access Volume (MAV) Plus
on pork;
2. Proposing the reduction of tariffs on
corn due to the impact of the
Ukraine-Russia War on the global
supply of animal feeds; and
3. Extending EO 171 series of 2022 to
lower the MFN tariffs on corn, pork,
rice, and coal, diversifying the import
sources of these products to stabilize
prices in the domestic market, among
other objectives.
As for the fisheries sector, BFAR has
endorsed two policy measures for the
approval of the DA management: (1)
Department Administrative Order No. 17 s.
2022 - Guidelines for the Establishment,
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Operation, and Maintenance of Fishery
Postharvest Infrastructure Facility and
Machinery; and (2) FAO No. 07 -
Extension of Validity of Commercial
Fishing Vessel License (CFVL),
Commercial Fishing Gear License
(CFGL), and Fisherman's License of
Commercial Fishing Vessel Expiring
during the State of Public Health
Emergency.
BFAR has also drafted six policies related
to Packaged Assistance to Maximize
Production through the Operation of
Mariculture Parks and the Operation of
Fish Cages in Mariculture Parks,
Establishment of Feed Mills, Operation of
Philippine-flagged Vessels in the High
Seas, Tuna Purse Seine/Ring Net
Operations in the Philippine Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ), and Prohibition on
the Use of Plastic Straw and Styrofoam in
Seaweed Farming.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
In 2022, the Department facilitated the
signing and approval of 10 international
cooperation agreements, namely:
1. MOU between the DA and the
Ministry of Agriculture of Chile
(Signed on January 4, 2022) on
technological and scientific
cooperation and trade and market
access;
2. Philippines - France Joint
Declaration on Dairy (Signed on
January 17, 2022) affirming mutual
interest and support for the
identification, implementation, and
monitoring of dairy projects;
3. MOU between the DA, DTI-Bureau
of Investment, and the Baladna
Qatar Public Shareholding
Company (Signed on February 11,
2022) for the establishment of a
USD500-million integrated dairy
facility in the Philippines;
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4. 1. Joint Declaration between the DA-
NDA and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs - International
Development Cooperation of Israel
(Signed on March 2, 2022) affirming
both agencies’ collaboration on
improving the dairy sector of the
Philippines and strengthening the
linkages between the private sectors
of both countries;
5.2. Project MOA and Amendment to
the MOA between DA-PHilMech
and KAMICO (Signed on June 20,
2022) establishing a technical
partnership on the technology
performance verification, adaptation,
and promotion of various agri-
fishery mechanization technologies
on onion, mango, and corn;
6.3. MOU on Agriculture and Fishery
Development Cooperation between
Kyungpook National University
(South Korea) and DA (Signed on
June 23, 2022) in pursuit and
promotion of scientific and technical
cooperation in the development of
agriculture, fishery, and other
related sectors;
7.4. PH-UAE MOU on Agriculture
(Signed on June 27, 2022) which will
strengthen the development of both
countries’ agricultural sectors by
encouraging more investments,
promoting collaborative research
and development programs, and
expansion of agricultural trade,
among others;
 8.1. PH-Argentina MOU on
Agriculture Cooperation (Signed
on June 30, 2022) to bolster
cooperative efforts and joint work
in areas of mutual interests in
agriculture, fisheries, milk
production, breeding,
biotechnology, and marketing and
product development, among
others;
9.2. Implementing Agreement (IA)
between the Manila Economic
and Cultural Office (MECO) and
Taipei Economic Cultural Office
(TECO) (Signed on July 5, 2022)
on the Agri-Cluster Consolidation
and Cooperation (ACCC) Project;
and
10.3. ASEAN-China M OU on Sanitary serving as a basis for planning and policy
and Phytosanitary (SPS) formulation for sustainable agriculture
Cooperation (Signed on October and fishery development in areas suitable
21, 2022) that aims to further for crop and livestock production, as well
strengthen cooperation in the as aquaculture. The primary objective is
application of SPS measures and to achieve higher levels of self-reliance
ensure conformity and in food commodities, ensuring a more
consistency with the WTO SPS secure and stable food supply.
Agreement. Furthermore, the initiative seeks to
monitor land use changes and identify
trends in land utilization within these
designated areas.
UPDATING OF AGRI-FISHERY MAPS
AND GEOSPATIAL DATABASES
DIGITAL AGRICULTURE
Emphasizing the importance of
preserving the country's prime The Department continues to capitalize
agricultural lands, the DA, through the on emerging digital agricultural
BSWM, has successfully completed and technologies to effectively address
generated a total of 16 regional maps, 81 challenges across the entire agri-fishery
provincial maps, and 1,617 municipal/city value chain. These technological
maps of the country's Network of innovations and solutions allow the DA to
Protected Areas for Agricultural and serve the country’s farmers and
Agro-Industrial Development (NPAAAD) fisherfolk in a more efficient, responsive,
and Strategic Agriculture and Fishery and modern way, in the new normal and
Development Zone (SAFDZ). In addition, beyond.
a geospatial database has been
established in compliance with the In the same vein, the digitalization of
AFMA. agriculture provides decision-makers
with tools and information to help
This initiative aims to provide updated improve productivity, cost-efficiency,
data and information on land resources, and the timely delivery of services.

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Development and updating of registry
systems and databases
The DA is consistently developing and
updating its registry systems and
databases to provide timely information
on the socioeconomic and demographic
profiles of farmers, fisherfolk, farm
workers, and FCAs across the country.
These systems serve as the primary
reference for identifying and prioritizing
beneficiaries of agriculture-related
programs and services.
As of December 31, 2022, the Registry
System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture
(RSBSA) registered a total of 6.29 million
farmers and farm workers. The system is
continuously being improved to include
geo-referencing of registered farmers’
land parcels and integration/linking with
the Listahanan of the DSWD and the
Philippine ID System (PhilSys).
Additionally, the PCA leads the
development of the National Coconut
Farmers Registry System (NCFRS), which
serves as a databank and repository of
essential information on coconut farmers,
landowners, tenants, leaseholders, and
farm workers nationwide. To date, a total
of 3.31 million coconut farmers are listed
in the NCFRS.
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Moreover, the BFAR has established and
maintains the Municipal Fisherfolk
Registration System (FishR), a national
registry system for municipal fisherfolk.
As of December 31, 2022, a total of 2.39
million fisherfolk are registered in the
system.
The DA continuously updates and
enhances the Farmers and Fisherfolk
Enterprise Development Information
System (FFEDIS). FFEDIS serves as an
online data warehousing and reporting
system that profiles and maps the
location of registered agri-fishery
enterprises, including producers and
processors. The objective is to
strengthen market linkages and integrate
market development support services.
Currently, the system has registered a
total of 4,176 agri-fishery enterprises.
Overall, the development and updating of
these registry systems and databases
support the DA’s efforts in providing
accurate and comprehensive information
for the effective implementation of
agricultural programs and services.
Development of online platforms for
agribusiness and e-commerce
The Bantay Presyo Monitoring System
(BPMS), initially developed for NCR, has
been rolled out nationwide this year. The
BPMS is a web-based system designed
for data collection, monitoring, and
analysis of agri-fishery commodity prices
in selected markets across the country.
Relevant DA staff and participating LGUs
have received training in using the
system, and on-site system simulations
have been conducted.
Furthermore, the Trading Post
Commodity Volume Watch (TPCVW) was
successfully completed in March 2022.
The TPCVW is a web-based system used
for data collection, monitoring, and
Farmers and Fisherfolk Registered in Agri-Fishery Registry Systems
As of December 31, 2022
Sources: DA RSBSA-NPMO; DA-BFAR; DA-PCA; and DA-AMAS

Farmers and
Registry System for Municipal National Coconut Fisherfolk
the Basic Sectors in Fisherfolk Farmers Registry Enterprise
Agriculture Registration System Development
(RSBSA) System (FishR) (NCFRS)* Information
System (FFEDIS)**

No. Share No. Share No. Share No. Share

(%) (%) (%) (%)

TOTAL 6,292,991 2,391,550 3,310,857 4,176

CAR 258,975 4.1% 47,539 2.0% 136 0.0% 375 9.0%

Region I 466,268 7.4% 120,407 5.0% 7,369 0.2% 696 16.7%
Region II 541,226 8.6% 113,661 4.8% 13,331 0.4% 272 6.5%
Region III 371,915 5.9% 154,042 6.4% 25,599 0.8% 613 14.7%
CALABARZON 319,323 5.1% 185,470 7.8% 277 6.6%
453,113 13.7%
MIMAROPA 211,337 3.4% 186,701 7.8% 293 7.0%
Region V 513,208 8.2% 211,009 8.8% 101,097 3.1% 166 4.0%
Region VI 1,026,293 16.3% 232,979 9.7% 266,906 8.1% 195 4.7%
Region VII 528,231 8.4% 186,120 7.8% 368,296 11.1% 104 2.5%
Region VIII 432,304 6.9% 205,242 8.6% 427,780 12.9% 80 1.9%
Region IX 219,930 3.5% 125,505 5.2% 473,772 14.3% 201 4.8%
Region X 423,943 6.7% 86,705 3.6% 266,102 8.0% 396 9.5%
Region XI 352,511 5.6% 78,886 3.3% 300,490 9.1% 112 2.7%
Region XII 323,618 5.1% 100,129 4.2% 186,270 5.6% 145 3.5%
Region XIII 271,909 4.3% 85,074 3.6% 204,348 6.2% 206 4.9%
BARMM 31,976 0.5% 253,887 0000 216,248 6.5% 7 0.2%
NCR 24 0.0% 18,194 0.8% - - 38 0.9%

* As of January 13, 2023. No disaggregation provided for CALABARZON and MIMAROPA.

** Agri-fishery enterprises (producers and processors) registered (cumulative as of December 31, 2022)
NOTE: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.

analysis of supply inflow and outflow of agricultural transactions, promote fair

agri-fishery commodities in Agricultural market prices, and enable data-driven
Trading Centers (ATC) and Trading Posts decision-making to optimize agricultural
established nationwide. The data supply chains.
generated by the system is utilized by
the DA and LGUs to develop data-driven
strategies and policies to address Development of online platforms for
challenges and inefficiencies, as well as improved delivery of services
to improve and better manage
agricultural supply networks. This is The DA also upgraded its
particularly important in light of reports Voucher/Interventions Management
of oversupply and shortages of selected Platform (IMP) to enhance transparency
agri-fishery commodities in certain in DA transactions and expedite the
areas. implementation of emergency response
interventions. These interventions
Overall, these digital initiatives aim to include the Fertilizer Voucher Discount
facilitate efficient and transparent Support for rice, corn, and cassava

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farmers, Rice Farmers’; Financial
Assistance 1 and 2, and Fuel Discount
Subsidy. Both platforms provide data
visualizations and analytics, which will
be further improved to enhance the
decision support system for the DA
management.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
FACILITATION
This year, the DA is undertaking 65
special projects with a total value of Php
237.14 billion. Out of these, 30 projects
are financed through foreign grants and
loans, while the remaining 35 projects
receive funding from the government,
amounting to Php 94.37 billion and Php
142.77 billion, respectively. These
projects demonstrate a varied spatial
coverage, with 24 projects implemented
in specific regions, 23 projects being
multi-region in scope, and 18 projects
implemented nationwide. As of November
2022, a total of 10 foreign-assisted
projects have been successfully
completed, totaling Php 20.21 billion.
Moreover, the DA-Wide Project
Clearinghouse System granted approval
to eight projects, amounting to Php 8.43
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billion. These approved projects have
been forwarded for evaluation and
approval by the NEDA - Investment
Coordination Committee, Development
Partners, and other oversight agencies.
EXPANDED PLATFORMS FOR
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Province-led Agriculture and Fisheries
Extension System (PAFES)
The PAFES aims to strengthen the
capacity of LGUs to implement and
integrate multiple agriculture and
fisheries programs, with the provinces
serving as the central hub for operations
due to the devolution of agricultural
personnel and services to LGUs. It serves
as the institutional platform that
integrates and facilitates the coordinated
implementation of government programs
and related support services in
agriculture and fisheries at the local
level. Through PAFES, the DA seeks to
foster stronger collaboration
with LGUs, academe, and the private
sector to extend extension services to
grassroots communities amidst the
challenges of devolution. It also aims to
leverage the leadership, human capacity,
and resources available in the provinces
to contribute to the modernization and
industrialization of the agri-fishery
sector.
Currently, the program is being
implemented in 61 provinces nationwide,
each at different stages. As of December
31, 2022, MOAs for the implementation
of PAFES have been signed with the
respective LGUs of 57 provinces across
the country. Among these, 27 provinces
are located in Luzon, 11 in the Visayas,
and 19 in Mindanao. Additionally, 48
provincial LGUs have issued approved
EOs for the establishment of their
respective Province-led Agriculture and
Fisheries Extension Centers (PAFEC).
Furthermore, 17 provinces nationwide
have successfully completed and
approved the Collaborative Provincial
Agriculture and Fisheries Extension
Program (CPAFEP). These provinces
include Benguet, Abra, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos
Norte, Quirino, Apayao, Ifugao, Kalinga,
Mountain Province, Batanes, Batangas,
Marinduque, Negros Oriental, Bohol,
Siquijor, Sarangani, and Agusan del
Norte.

Moreover, 11 provinces, namely Benguet,

Ilocos Norte, Abra, Quirino, Apayao,
Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province,
Batanes, Bohol, and Siquijor, have
established co-financing or co-
investment agreements to support the
implementation of the program.
Consultative bodies and partnerships
The Department, through the Philippine
Council for Agriculture and Fisheries
(PCAF), is actively working to establish
more inclusive and effective platforms
and mechanisms for engaging multiple
stakeholders, ensuring transparency, and
fostering accountability in the policy and
program development processes for the
agriculture and fisheries sector. Relative
to this, the DA-PCAF implements the
Agriculture and Fishery Engagement
Program, which aims to actively involve
and broaden the participation of
agriculture and fisheries stakeholders in
key decision-making processes such as
policymaking, planning, budgeting,
project development, and program
monitoring. This engagement program
aims to enhance the relevance and
responsiveness of policies and programs
in the agriculture and fisheries sector.
These consultations have resulted in the
generation and endorsement of a total of
800 policy resolutions and
recommendations to the concerned DA
agencies for adoption and appropriate
action.
Furthermore, PCAF continuously builds
partnerships and promotes convergence
with CSOs and other stakeholders to
ensure the active involvement of private
partner organizations in the
implementation of agri-fishery programs
and projects. In the current year, a total
of 16 partnership agreements were
forged with various CSOs and
organizations. Additionally, 53 CSOs
have been endorsed and accredited to
work closely with the DA in its
initiatives.

The DA, through PCAF, continues to

conduct consultations with Program
Committees and Other Priority Program
Committees (NBPCs and OPPCs) as well
as Agricultural and Fishery Councils
(AFCs) at the national and local levels.

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CHAPTER 4 WAYS
FORWARD
DA THRUSTS AND STRATEGIC
AGENDA AND SALIENT FEATURES
OF THE DA FY 2023 BUDGET
The DA, including its Attached Agencies
and Corporations, has been allocated a
total of Php 157.8 billion based on the FY
2023 GAA. This amount represents a
significant increase of Php 40.5 billion or
34.5% compared to the Department's FY
2022 GAA allocation. These funds will be
utilized to operationalize and implement
key programs and projects that support
DA’s key objectives, working in
conjunction with other NGAs, LGUs, the
private sector, and other stakeholders in
the agri- fishery sector. The ultimate aim
is to achieve a food and nutrition-secure
and resilient Philippines with empowered
and prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.
The FY 2023 budget for the DA
highlights its continued efforts to
address critical issues in the
agri-fishery sector. Significant
allocations have been made for various
initiatives, including ongoing fertilizer
support through discount vouchers, fuel
assistance, hog repopulation, AI
response, and the QRF, among others.
Furthermore, the DA is committed to
ensuring food safety and protecting local
industries and consumers from
transboundary pests and diseases. It will
also reinforce the country’s regulatory
system through the establishment of CEFA
which will serve as the country's first
border inspection facility for agricultural
commodities.
The DA will also continue to enhance
marketing, logistics, and food availability
through the expanded implementation of
the KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Program,
KADIWA financial grant, food mobilization
initiatives, as well as the development of
FMRs and the procurement of rice buffer
stocks and palay. Additionally, the DA will
ensure easy access to flexible agricultural
credit facilities, catering to the capital
needs of small farmers, fisherfolk, and
micro and small agri-fishery enterprises.
These initiatives aim to support income-
generating agri-fishery activities and aid
in the recovery from various disasters and
calamities.
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The ongoing implementation of the RCEF
component programs will contribute to
increased staple food production and
ensure the sustainability of initial gains
and emerging benefits. The allocation for
the enhanced local production of yellow
corn will help bridge the gap in feed
millers' total requirements.

Moreover, the DA received additional

funds to support the implementation of
flagship agri-fishery programs in
collaboration with development partners
through loans and/or grants. These
include the Second Additional Financing
for the Philippine Rural Development
Project (PRDP-AF2), as well as the pilot
rollout of the Mindanao Inclusive
Agriculture Development Project
(MIADP) and the Philippine Fisheries and
Coastal Resiliency Project (FishCORE).
These budgetary provisions demonstrate
the DA's commitment to promoting a
robust and inclusive agri-fishery sector.
These reflect the Department's
commitment to prioritize and allocate
resources strategically to foster
sustainable growth and development in
the agri-fishery sector.

DA Thrusts and Strategic Agenda 2023-2028

The DA is committed to ensuring accessibility to adequate, affordable, safe, and

nutritious food for all Filipinos at all times, while also focusing on raising the income of
farmers and fisherfolk. To achieve these outcomes, DA under this Administration will
focus on two key strategies:

1
Developing strong, modernized, and climate-resilient value chains to
address the inefficiencies along the various segments of the value chain
that continue to hinder the sector’s potential. The strategies include:

1.1. Boosting local production

a. Improving access to production requirements through:
distributing inputs such as high-quality seeds, planting materials, animals,
forage, fingerlings, fries, and fishing gear to small farmers and fishers;
expediting the distribution of fertilizer vouchers and fuel discount cards;
providing easy, affordable, and adequate credit programs, while
expanding their reach; and
establishing sustainable and climate-smart irrigation facilities, such as
solar-powered irrigation systems, drip irrigation, retrofitting of existing
irrigation and drainage, and rainwater harvesting.
b. Strengthening local agri-fishery input sources, such as nurseries, multiplier
farms, hatcheries, fertilizer production, feed ingredients, and mariculture
parks.
c. Intensifying the promotion and adoption of balanced fertilization and other
input-reducing techniques, such as foliar fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, and bio-
stimulants.

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 d. Promoting on-farm diversification strategies, such as Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture, to
enhance sustainability and productivity.

e. Promoting urban and peri-urban farming.

f. Providing farm machinery and equipment, along with corresponding training, to improve efficiency
and productivity.

g. Intensifying clustering and consolidation efforts to encourage small and medium groups of farmers
and fisherfolk to collaborate, enabling them to benefit from economies of scale.

h. Strengthening research, development, and commercialization of new and modern production-

related technologies, including climate-resilient varieties and renewable energy-based
technologies.

i. Promoting digital transformation in agriculture by adopting smart agriculture technologies, such as

smart greenhouses, PRISM, PRIME, e-Damuhan, Binhing Palay app, Leaf Color Chart app, Rice Crop
Manager, precision farming, and other advisory tools.

j. Mainstreaming climate-resilient agriculture by adopting climate information services such as

Automated Weather Stations and localized planting calendars and by deploying sustainable,
climate- and disaster-resilient technologies like early warning systems, agromet stations, water-
efficient and stress-tolerant crop varieties.

1.2. Increasing Investments in Postharvest and Processing

a. Providing postharvest machinery, equipment, and facilities, along with corresponding training.

b. Intensifying value-adding activities and enterprise development among farmers and fisherfolk to
enhance their income and competitiveness.

c. Strengthening research, development, and commercialization of new and modern agricultural

technologies, particularly in reducing postharvest losses and product development.

1.3. Improving Efficiency in Logistics and Marketing

a. Enhancing food logistics and mobilization through these initiatives:

implement local palay procurement and rice buffer stocking;

continue the implementation of Kadiwa and Enhanced Kadiwa programs;
establish new trading centers and ensure the effective operation of existing ones;
provide logistics support such as cold storage, reefer vans, freezers, and chillers in strategic
locations; and
complete the national FMR network to improve the transportation of agricultural products.

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 b. Establishing strategic and catalytic large-scale infrastructures, such as agro-industrial hubs and
facilities similar to the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI).
c. Strengthening the linkage between farmers and fisherfolk to agribusinesses and export markets.

d. Intensifying promotion and the use of digital platforms for marketing, delivery, and payment
transactions to enhance efficiency and accessibility in agri-food trade.

e. Adopting needs-based capacity development programs tailored for FCAs and small farmers and
fisherfolk to enhance their skills, knowledge, and capabilities in the agri-fishery sector.

2 Institutionalizing policy reforms and strengthening institutions to

enhance efficiency and accelerate the modernization of the sector will
facilitate an enabling environment to support the desired transformation
in the sector. This thrust will be achieved through the following measures:

2.1. Digitalizing and integrating government systems to promote transparency and

efficiency in all transactions:

a. Upgrading the IT infrastructure and services, including the completion and

updating of the RSBSA and FFEDIS.

b. Full operationalization of the National Information Network System to

enhance data sharing and accessibility.

c. Setting up an Agricultural Information System to streamline information

management and dissemination.

2.2. Integrating and utilizing science-based tools such as the CRVA, VSA, eVSA, VCA, SAFDZs, and SLM in
planning for the agriculture and fishery sector.

2.3. Restructuring and reorganizing the DA to:

a. Enable a more efficient implementation of agriculture and fishery plans and programs at the
national and local levels.

b. Implement commodity system planning and implementation, functional budgeting, and

streamlining of processes.

2.4. Improving the agricultural extension system and NG-LGU partnerships to ensure synchronization of
agri-fishery development plans and efforts.

2.5. Conducting impact assessments of agri-fishery policies, programs and projects, and operationalizing
results-based monitoring and evaluation (RBME) to improve service delivery and support evidence-
based policy-making.

2.6. Strengthening the enforcement of policies toward food security:

a. Enhancing food production and food safety measures.

b. Monitoring prices and supplies of food commodities.

c. Conducting anti-smuggling operations and addressing anti-competitive practices and price

manipulation.

2.7. Fast-tracking the completion and implementation of the DA Devolution Transition Plan.

2.8. Strengthening collaboration through strategic communication and convergence initiatives by engaging
with relevant stakeholders such as NGAs, LGUs, the private sector, international development
partners, and CSOs.

2.9. Pursuing a legislative agenda supporting sector development such as the Livestock Development and
Competitiveness Act, National Land Use Act, Urban Agriculture Act, and Soil and Water Conservation
Act, among others.

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2.10. Ensuring food safety and product quality through:
a. Promoting compliance with local and international food safety guidelines and the development of
quality standards.
b. Providing food laboratory support services.
c. Strengthening border control measures, including the construction of CEFA in strategic areas and
monitoring and inspection of agri-fishery products and establishments.
d. Establishing and upgrading regulatory and quarantine facilities and laboratories.

These measures aim to create a more modernization of agriculture and

efficient, transparent, and resilient
agriculture and fisheries sector in
support of food security, sustainable
development, and the overall well-being
of the Filipino people.
Amidst a subdued global economic outlook
in 2023, the DA remains optimistic about
the sector's development prospects.
Moving forward, the Department will
draw upon and learn from its collective
experience in managing the compound
effects of numerous shocks. It will guide
its Operating Units in navigating through
a highly uncertain geopolitical landscape,
simmering recession in major advanced
economies, and increasingly volatile
weather patterns caused by climate
change. These disruptions are expected
to impact global food supply and value
chains, elevating commodity and input
prices.
In response, the DA will continue to
support primary producers, consumers,
and affected sectors. It will extend
reduced tariffs on various products,
facilitate an accessible food supply chain,
and reduce transport and logistics costs.
These measures aim to cushion the
impacts of inflation on local producers
and preserve the purchasing power of
households.
agribusiness. This will involve farm
mechanization, research and
development efforts, and the promotion
of enhanced inter-industry linkages to
create and diversify higher-value
agricultural products.
Furthermore, the government will
continue to prioritize the creation and
adoption of climate and disaster-resilient
technologies. This approach will enable
the agricultural sector to adapt naturally
to climate change, safeguard food
production, and ensure sustainable
economic development.
Overall, the DA’s proactive measures and
strategic initiatives aim to navigate the
challenges posed by the global economic
landscape and climate change. By
focusing on modernization and inter-
industry collaboration, the government
seeks to foster a robust and sustainable
agri-fishery sector that supports food
security and economic growth.

The DA recognizes that ensuring lasting

food security hinges on transforming and
boosting domestic agricultural
production. To achieve this, the
government will prioritize the

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 Based on R.A. 11936 or
the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA)
DA FY 2023 BUDGET

Php56.5 B Php88.0 B
Php40.5 B 35.84% 55.79%
Budgetary Support to Office of the Secretary (OSEC,
34.51 Attached Corporations including Bureaus & RFOs)
(NDA , NFA , NIA , NTA , PCA ,
Php157.8 B PFDA , PhilRice and SRA)

Php117.3 B

Php157.8 B
Total DA
FY 2023 Budget

2022 2023

Php13.2 B
8.37%
Php112.8 B Attached Agencies
Maintenance and Other Operating (ACPC , BFAR , FPA , NFRDI , NMIS ,
Expenses (MOOE) & Financial Expenses PCC , PHilMech , PCAF and PhilFIDA)

71.52%

SALIENT FEATURES:
Php38.3 B
Capital Outlay (CO) Php13.3 B Php1.0 B
Fertilizer support Fuel assistance for
(Discount vouchers) farmers & fisherfolk
24.27%
Php3.5 B Php178 M
INSPIRE / Avian influenza
Php6.6 B Hog repopulation response
Personnel Services
Php1.0 B Php2.3 B
4.21% Quick Response Cold Examination
Fund (QRF) Facility in Agriculture
(CEFA)

Php10.0 B Php2.9 B
RCEF Program Support to yellow corn
Components production (feed supply)

Php14.5 B Php9.0 B
FMR development
Rice buffer stocking &
palay procurement
Php1.2 B
Marketing & enterprise Php939 M
development GOP Counterpart for
(KADIWA, Financial grants, major FAPs
YFCP, food mobilization)
(PRDP-AF2, MIADP, FishCORE)

Php2.75 B
Agri credit facilities

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ANNEX FY 2022
FINANCIAL REPORT
Status of DA FY 2022 Funds
ANNEX 1. DA FY 2022 FUND UTILIZATION REPORT*

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Bureaus
Php6.4 B
Regional Field Offices
O: 98.05% Php54.7 B
D: 78.20%
O: 96.53%
D: 79.98%
DA Central Office
Php3.0 B
Total Allotment:
O: 69.39% Php82.3 B
D: 86.02%
Obligation Rate (O):
Attached Agencies 92.49%

Php18.2 B Disbursement Rate (D):

77.18%
O: 82.27%
D: 65.64%

*Net of Budgetary Support to Attached Corporations

Status of DA FY 2022 Funds

As of December 31, 2022 (Amount in Thousand Pesos)
Source: DA-Financial and Management Service (FMS)

Allotment Obligation % Disbursement %

(1) (2) (2/1) (3) (3/2)

Summary by Program Expenditure Classification (PREXC) Program

Agriculture & Fishery Policy Services 276,236 261,642 94.7% 230,661 88.2%
Technical & Support Services 22,758,687 22,341,142 98.2% 20,272,807 90.7%
(PSS, MDS, ESETS and R&D)
Irrigation Network Services 1,135,228 1,111,699 97.9% 746,280 67.1%
FMR Network Services 103,918 101,842 98.0% 90,743 89.1%
Agriculture & Fishery Machinery, 6,354,041 5,634,697 88.7% 3,267,088 58.0%
Equipment & Facilities Support Services
Regulatory Services 3,313,378 3,262,030 98.4% 3,029,687 92.9%
Credit Services 2,570,988 2,570,967 100.0% 2,570,064 100.0%
Locally Funded Projects 5,002,707 4,491,401 89.8% 3,603,538 80.2%
Foreign Assisted Projects 3,959,949 3,764,036 95.1% 2,453,066 65.2%
Other Sources of Funds* 29,287,511 25,364,164 86.6% 15,927,728 62.8%
General Management & Supervision 2,594,098 2,571,184 99.1% 2,411,441 93.8%
Support to Operations 4,973,258 4,675,439 94.0% 4,171,700 89.2%

TOTAL 82,329,999 76,150,243 92.5% 58,774,804 77.2%

* Includes allocation for Pension and Gratuity and Other Personnel Benefits, Special Purpose Funds, Automatic Appropriations,
Calamity and Contingent Fund and Unprogrammed Fund, among others
NOTE: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.

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Status of DA FY 2022 Funds (cont.)
Allotment Obligation % Disbursement %
(1) (2) (2/1) (3) (3/2)

Summary by Fund Source

Current Appropriations 80,000,189 74,107,570 92.6% 57,281,248 77.3%
Continuing Appropriations 2,329,810 2,042,673 87.7% 1,493,556 73.1%

TOTAL 82,329,999 76,150,243 92.5% 58,774,804 77.2%

Summary by Expense Class

Personnel Services 6,715,320 6,697,075 99.7% 6,540,506 97.7%
MOOE 52,082,623 49,454,441 94.9% 42,005,934 84.9%
Financial Expenses 1 303 75 24.8% 64 85.1%
Capital Outlay 23,531,753 19,998,652 85.0% 10,228,300 51.1%

TOTAL 82,329,999 76,150,243 92.5% 58,774,804 77.2%

Summary by Program

A. Banner Programs 27,138,712 26,070,630 96.1% 21,429,401 82.2%

National Rice Program 15,783,998 15,556,337 98.6% 13,417,404 86.3%
National Corn Program 1,553,217 1,505,964 97.0% 1,319,044 87.6%
High Value Crops Development Program 1,604,783 1,534,119 95.6% 1,295,903 84.5%
National Livestock Program 5,183,036 4,610,247 89.0% 3,057,344 66.3%
National Organic Agriculture Program 553,228 506,416 91.5% 379,983 75.0%
National Fisheries Program 2 2,435,374 2,336,318 95.9% 1,941,141 83.1%
Halal Program 25,076 21,229 84.7% 18,582 87.5%

B. Other Support Programs 16,941,120 16,460,011 97.2% 15,361,071 93.3%

Quick Response Fund 1,008,572 966,396 95.8% 832,717 86.2%
Agricultural Credit Program 2,570,988 2,570,967 100.0% 2,570,064 100.0%
Regular Program 13,361,560 12,922,648 96.7% 11,958,290 92.5%

C. Locally Funded Projects 5,002,707 4,491,401 89.8% 3,603,538 80.2%

Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program 632,574 534,097 84.4% 294,339 55.1%
Fuel Discount to Farmers and Fisherfolk 500,000 500,000 100.0% 500,000 100.0%
KADIWA ni Ani at Kita Program 289,788 112,152 38.7% 82,152 73.3%
Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang 206,489 184,735 89.5% 148,214 80.2%
Katutubo (4Ks) Project
SAAD Program 1,020,628 949,337 93.0% 697,775 73.5%
Updating of the RSBSA 241,729 220,131 91.1% 199,795 90.8%
Young Farmers Challenge Fund 158,677 143,246 90.3% 123,916 86.5%
Other LFPs 1,952,823 1,847,703 94.6% 1,557,346 84.3%
D. Foreign Assisted Projects 3,959,949 3,764,036 95.1% 2,453,066 65.2%
Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) 3 3,921,975 3,733,736 95.2% 2,422,961 64.9%
Other FAPs 37,974 30,300 79.8% 30,105 99.4%
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E. Other Sources of Funds 29,287,511 25,364,164 86.6% 15,927,728 62.8%
Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) 7,268,243 4,433,210 61.0% 286,778 6.47%
Calamity Fund 3,245,118 2,593,819 79.9% 786,749 30.3%
Financial Subsidy to Rice Farmers 8,948,302 8,948,300 100.0% 8,948,300 100.0%
Fertilizer Support/Voucher Program 4,107,362 4,107,362 100.0% 3,196,197 77.8%
Others 5,718,485 5,281,473 92.4% 2,709,704 51.3%

TOTAL 82,329,999 76,150,243 92.5% 58,774,804 77.2%

1 Covers cost of checks and other bank charges

2 Net of Locally Funded and Foreign Assisted Projects
3 Includes Expansion of PRDP and 2nd Additional Financing
4 Includes allocation for Pension and Gratuity and Other Personnel Benefits, Special Purpose Funds, Automatic Appropriations, Calamity and Contingent Fund and Unprogrammed
Fund, among others
NOTE: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.

DA 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 82

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