Month: February 2017

‘Tabo sa Plaza’ exhibitors undergo capacity training

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas (extreme left below photo) inspires the exhibitors of the Tabo sa Plaza during the Capacity Development Training last Thursday at the Panda Tea Garden Suites, Purok 4, Dao, this city. While Rosanna G. Lamdagan, chief-agribusiness division, Helen Igot, head, institutional development section, Eleno L. Evangelista, head, promotion section, Gertrudes S. Fuentes, head-marketing section, and Laila Bernido, head-enterprise development section (from left to right above inset photo), all of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist are the speakers of the Capacity Development Training (CPT).

BUGA affirms priority to plant Ubi Kinampay

BUGA MEETING. Active members of the Bohol Ubi Growers Association (BUGA) during the regular meeting last Wednesday at the Eutiqio Cimafranca Cultural Center in Baclayon, vowing to plant more Kinampay variety in the May and April 2017 cropping season. Baclayon Municipal Agricultural Officer (MAO) Dino Ramo (right photo) talks on how the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Baclayon to get back the interest of the farmers to plant Ubi most specifically Ubi Kinampay.

Capitol services anew, carabao dispersal via Purok Power drive

HANDOVER CEREMONY. Ariel Lungay (extreme right on stage) for and in behalf of Gov. Edgar M. Chatto leads the turnover of seven carabaos and other farm and household items to barangay Biabas, Ubay, Bohol last Thursday at the barangay covered court.

Capitol accepts SUHID nominees

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) is now accepting nominees for the SUHID sa Malampusong Mag-uumang Bol-anon Search 2017.

BFAR launches countrywide resource sustainability tilt

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) spearheaded the National Search for Outstanding Community Program entitled “Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan” (MMK).

Capitol urges farmers anew to plant more Ubi Kinampay

UBI FESTIVAL ASSESSMENT. Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas (standing, extreme, right photo) during the 17th Ubi Festival Assessment last Tuesday at the Panda Tea and Garden, Purok IV, Dao this city urges the Boholanos to plant more Ubi Kinampay variety to address the increasing demand from the buying public.

Organic agri gab tackles vermi, biogas technology

FARMING INNOVATION. Felipe T. Apale (inset above left photo), OA Focal Person, DA RFO7 and Fulgencio Ugay, Staff, DA RFO7 (inset above right photo) speak the importance of Organic Agriculture (OA) for sustainable agriculture during the organic agriculture seminar last Thursday at the Panda Tea and Garden, Purok IV, Dao, this city.

Ubi Kinampay tops sale in Ubi Festival

The famous Ubi Kinampay registered the highest sale among Ubi varieties sold during the 17thUbi Festival, January 20-23 at the Plaza Rizal, this city.

Gulayan Sa Paaralan 2016 winners given recognition

AWARDING CEREMONY.The winners of the Provincial Search of the Gulayan Sa Paaralan 2016 in the province of Bohol are wearing smiles after receiving prizes during the awarding ceremony last Thursday at the Casa Rey Francis Pension and Restaurant, Pob. I, Tagbilaran City. Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Larry M. Pamugas (left photo) urges the Department of Education (DepEd) to make revision or insertion on their program to give priority in teaching the pupils/students on how to plant vegetables.