Product Offerings
Products:
Services: Market Linkage, KADIWA Financial Assistance, Price Monitoring, Agribusiness Development, Trainings & Technical Support
The Department of Agriculture Region 10 (DA-RFO 10), headquartered in Cagayan de Oro City, serves as the regional implementation arm of the Philippine Department of Agriculture for Northern Mindanao. It plays a crucial role in translating national agricultural policies into impactful programs and services tailored to the unique needs of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental.
Core Services and Programs
DA-RFO 10 offers a comprehensive portfolio of services designed to enhance agricultural productivity, improve market access, and promote farmer welfare. These services include:
- Market Linkage and Product Promotion: Facilitates connections between farmers and buyers through trade fairs, expos, and institutional marketing programs.
- KADIWA Financial Assistance: Supports farmers' groups and cooperatives with capital to participate in the KADIWA ni Ani at Kita marketing platform, ensuring fair farmgate prices and improved income.
- Agribusiness Development: Provides training, coaching, and mentorship to help MSMEs and farmers’ organizations build sustainable agribusiness ventures.
- Price Monitoring: Regular monitoring of agricultural prices across public markets to inform policy and consumer decisions.
- Technical Support and Extension Services: Assistance with crop production, postharvest handling, enterprise development, and marketing.
Specialization and Unique Value Proposition
DA Region 10 is strategically positioned in Northern Mindanao, a key agricultural region responsible for producing high-value crops such as corn, rice, coffee, cacao, and bananas. The agency is distinct for its:
- Strong local partnerships with LGUs, academic institutions, and farmer groups
- Efficient fund disbursement and program implementation, consistently recognized by the Department of Agriculture’s central office
- Localized research and extension programs attuned to regional agro-climatic conditions
Its regional expertise and grassroots engagement model allow for high-impact, need-specific agricultural interventions.
Target Beneficiaries
DA-RFO 10 primarily serves:
- Smallholder farmers and fisherfolk
- Farmer cooperatives and associations (FCAs)
- Local government units
- Agri-based MSMEs and entrepreneurs
- Agricultural technicians and extension workers
The region's agriculture-driven economy means a broad cross-section of the population benefits directly from DA programs.
Capabilities and Reach
DA Region 10 operates with a robust structure composed of:
- Five provincial offices and multiple satellite stations
- Sectoral program offices for rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock, organic farming, and mechanization
- Capacity-building hubs for training and technology demonstration
Their logistical and administrative systems support regional program execution, monitoring, and rapid response to agricultural emergencies.
Financial and Operational Performance
As per 2023 government reports and COA documents:
- Annual budget allocation: Over ₱1.2 billion, sourced from the General Appropriations Act and special projects (e.g., Bayanihan, PRDP)
- More than 3,000 beneficiaries reached through the KADIWA program in 2023
- Over 10,000 farmers trained across various agribusiness and technical modules
- Funded over 120 enterprise subprojects under the DA’s agribusiness programs since 2020
DA-RFO 10 has one of the highest fund utilization and project completion rates among all DA regional offices.
Certifications and Compliance
The agency operates under the regulatory frameworks of:
- The Commission on Audit (COA)
- Civil Service Commission (CSC)
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
Programs also follow guidelines from DA Central Office, including those for GAD (Gender and Development) and climate resilience.
Community Feedback and Recognition
- DA Region 10 has received multiple commendations for efficient fund use and excellent regional project management.
- Farmer cooperatives across Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental credit the agency for enabling access to institutional buyers and capital.
- Featured in regional media outlets such as PIA Region 10 and local television stations.
Major Achievements
- Pioneer implementer of Digital KADIWA in Mindanao
- Spearheaded the establishment of Cold Storage and Packing Facilities for fruits and vegetables in Valencia, Bukidnon
- Launched the Young Farmers Challenge Program with more than 80 youth agripreneurs funded
Through its dynamic leadership and grassroots approach, the Department of Agriculture Region 10 continues to drive agricultural modernization and economic empowerment in Northern Mindanao, setting benchmarks for regional development in the Philippines.