ATTY. RANIBAI D. DILANGALEN Undersecretary for Special Concerns

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1 INITIATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON COOPERATIVES FOR SOCIO- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES ATTY. RANIBAI D. DILANGALEN Undersecretary for Special Concerns

2 OBJECTIVES This presentation aims to: 1. Present overview of the current status of Philippine Agriculture; 2. Provide brief description and importance of cooperatives in relation to Philippine Agriculture; and 3. Enumerate existing programs/projects of DA attributed to cooperatives

3 This presentation aims to: INTRODUCTION 1. Present an overview of the current status of Philippine Agriculture; Pursuing inclusive growth has been the focus of the administration. 2. Provide brief description and importance of cooperatives in relation to Philippine Agriculture; and IF YOU WANT INCLUSIVE GROWTH, IT MUST START WITH AGRICULTURE Agriculture plays a vital role in the Philippine economy. Of the 30 million hectares of land in the country, 1/3 is devoted to agriculture; 3. Enumerate existing programs/projects of DA attributed to cooperatives 2/3 of the populace depends on these lands for their livelihood.

4 CHALLENGES Today s challenges in Philippine agriculture include land, climate, and support system for food production. But these problems can only be solved by focusing on farmers, who are now endangered species.

5 LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS To promote inclusive growth, the DA works with different agricultural cooperatives.

6 But first, what are Cooperatives? Voluntary organizations of people who have agreed to pool their resources together in order to undertake an economic enterprise for the purpose of meeting their common needs, and which they themselves democratically manage and control, and share the economic benefits on the basis of participation and patronage.

7 WHY IS COOPERATIVISM IMPORTANT? It is estimated that 1 billion individuals are members of cooperatives worldwide, generating more than 100 million jobs around the world. In agriculture, forestry, fishing and livestock keeping, members participate in production, profit-sharing, cost-saving, risk-sharing and income-generating activities, which lead to better bargaining power for members as buyers and sellers in the marketplace.

8 Cooperativism in the Philippines Generally, the Philippines adheres to the basic principles of cooperativism Membership is maintained as voluntary. Related to this, cooperatives avoid destructive competition and undertake constant expansion. Cooperatives operate across all sectors of our economy and include agriculture, food distribution and retailing, credit unions, purchasing, workerowned, housing, and energy cooperatives.

9 Cooperatives promote the fullest possible participation in the economic and social development of all people and are a major economic force in developed countries and a powerful business model in developing ones.

10 The DA and Cooperativism In the agricultural sector, agricultural Cooperatives play an important role in achieving food security for all. 70 % of those who face hunger live in rural areas where agriculture serves as the economic mainstay. Smallholder farmers are central to addressing hunger, yet many face barriers such as: (1) lack of infrastructure; (2) outdated farming practices; and (3) lack of access to financial services

11 Cooperatives Improve farmers agricultural productivity and equip them with access to marketing, savings, credit, insurance, and technology. Serve both to connect farmers to markets and to increase food production. Support smallholder farmers enhances global food security and reduces poverty. Link smallholder farmers to markets by aggregating their product; Facilitate the adoption of new technologies and inputs; Encourage greater productivity and crop diversification; and Provide a platform for smallholder producers in decisions that affect their livelihoods.

12 HERE ARE SOME OF THE ENDEAVORS WHEREIN THE DA HAS PARTNERED WITH DIFFERENT COOPERATIVES TO ACHIEVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH

13 I. FARM MECHANIZATION Enhances the efficiency of both land and labor, inputs that are vital in sustaining food production, and increasing farm income. The Department of Agriculture (DA) is mandated by the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997 to give priority to the development and promotion of appropriate agricultural machinery and other agricultural mechanization technologies, to enhance agricultural mechanization in the countryside. II. TRAINING AND LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS The role of agricultural education and training in improving the lives of agricultural stakeholders can never be understated. In fact, thousands of farmers from around the country have benefited from trainings and educational events conducted by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).

14 The Department of Agriculture believes that Farmers Education Skills on Entrepreneurship Agricultural Sustainability and Countryside Development

15 Farmers now need support for business development more than support in training. Only when they can be wealthcreators and not wealth-seekers can the country keep them from leaving the countryside. Having said that, the DA values the role of cooperatives in attaining these goals.

16 III. BUREAU OF PLANT AND INDUSTRY Production Support Services Buffer Stocking for White and Yellow Corn Support to Cassava Production Biological Control Program a. Trichogramma Production Program b. Earwigs Production Program c. Pest & Diseases Surveillance and Control Program Aflatoxin Prevention Program National and Regional Field Monitoring for Corn and Cassava

17 IV. AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE Entrepreneurial Training Extension Support,Education, &Training Ser- vices Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas Training Techno Demo Farmer Field Schools a. Corn Techno Demo/Learning Sites Bantay Peste Brigade Trainings b. Cassava Techno Demo Cassava Livelihood Trainings for Food c. SCoPSA (Sustainable Corn Produc- Support to Farmer Field School & Integrated Pest tion Management Support to Quality Corn Achievers Award

18 V. Sugar Regulatory Authority 2016 Tractor Beneficiaries under SIDA Block Farm Project BENEFICIARY AREA BENEFICIARY AREA 1. United Small Sugarcane Planters Cooperative Cagayan 15. Brgy. Mahayahay BF Project Davao del Sur 2. SVK Marketing Coop. Cagayan 16. San Jose Matanao Block Farm Davao del Sur 3. Sampaguita Farmers Marketing Cooperative. Cagayan 17. Manual, Kiblawan Block Farm Davao del Sue 4. Guiteb Ramos Planters Assoc. Tarlac 18. Lasang Block Farm Bukidnon 5. Maunlad Sugar Planters Assoc. Tarlac 19. Sakampu CBFM Farm Bukidnon 6. June Block Farm 2015 Tarlac 20. Bershiba Agrarian Reform Community Coop Bukidnon 7. Maliwalu Balik Barangay Farmers Assoc. Pampanga 21. Bayanihan Millenium MPC Bukidnon 8. SAPA Pampanga Farmers Irrigators Assoc. Pampanga 22. Kiburlao Small Farmers Organization 9. Brgy. Urdaneta Sugarcane Planters Assoc. Cavite 23. Silangan Escano Workers Cooperative Bukidnon 10. Saluysoy Farmers Assoc. Batangas 24. MK Sugarcane Planters MPC Cotabato 11. BISMPC - Batangas Batangas 25. Gocotan Sugarcane Block Farming Assoc. 12. Samahan ng Magtutubo sa Pooc 14. Tinangis Upland Farmers Consumers Cotabato 13. Guinaban MPC Camarines Dur

19 VI. National Tobacco Authority 1. Livelihood Training Provide capability and skills training to the women and children of tobacco farming families; Improve food sufficiency, health, and wellness; Increase opportunity for self-employment; Raise the economic and living condition of the tobacco farming families May be availed by family members of assisted coops whose training needs to fall under the available skills training courses Trainees must be endorsed by the Branch Office through the Extension Workers May be availed by family members of assisted coops whose training needs to fall under the available skills training courses Trainees must be endorsed by the Branch Office through the Extension Workers

20 2.Cooperative Marketing Facility Assistance To provide seed capital and assistance packages May be availed by cooperatives registered with CDA and those included in NTA s master list Shall follow a set of guidelines; applicable forms shall be filled out

21 3. Continuous Education of Cooperatives/ Leadership/ Organizational Development To provide continuous education and training for the cooperative officers and members; to develop viable, self-reliant, and cohesive organizations that will sustain the institutional fortitude of the members May be availed by cooperatives whose training needs fall under the programmed CDA standard courses Beneficiaries may be determined by Extension workers of the agency

22 4. Renewable Energy and Fuel wood Devt. Project and Restoration of Ecological Integrity To supply and augment the fuel wood requirement of flue-curing of Virginia tobacco and for the construction of curing facilities

23 A. Synchronized Tree Planting Conducted in July to coincide with the NTA Anniversary participated by coops, schools, NGOs and tobacco companies B. Kahuyang Pangkabuhayan at Pangkalikasan Consists of bamboo and tree production; the farmercooperator will raise their own seedlings for planting *These programs may be availed by any interested assisted cooperatives

24 VII. MODERNIZATION OF THE AQUA-FISHERIES SECTOR Aquaculture in the Philippines has a long history and involves many species and farming practices in diverse ecosystems. Most of the production comes from the farming of seaweed, milkfish, tilapia, shrimp, carp, oyster and mussel.

25 The future growth of Philippine aquaculture may not be sustained unless new markets are developed, market competitiveness is strengthened and farming risks are reduced. In this age of international trade and competition, the Philippine aquaculture industry needs to plan and implement a development and management program with a global perspective. To fast-track the attainment of these objectives, the DA finds it prudent to partner with cooperatives.

26 VIII. BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES Programs and Services: 1.Program on Organizing of Fisherfolk Cooperatives for a Cooperative Production and Marketing System; 2. Assistance in the fulfilment of the requirements; 3. Sponsorship of CDA- mandated trainings such as Pre-Registration Education Seminar which is required for all cooperative members and trainings for cooperative officers like the a). Fundamentals of Cooperatives and Cooperative b).management and Governance; 4. Setting up marketing linkages; 5. Mentoring the cooperatives on the strict observance of the International control procedures for handling cash, management of the cooperatives; and 6. Values Formation

27 Beneficiaries Areas Beneficiaries Areas 1. Quinluban Islands Agutaya Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Palawan 20. Sibunag Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Guimaras 2. Agutaya Fishermen Cooperative- Palawan; 21. Dapa Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Surigao Norte 3. Cuyo Fishermen Cooperative Palawan; Surigao Norte 4. Northern Palawan Fishermen Cooperative- Palawan 23. Taganaan Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Surigao Norte 5. Landing Fishermen Cooperative- Palawan 24. Bislig Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Surigao Sur 6. Quezon Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative- Palawan Palawan 25. Talibon Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative- Bohol 7. Southern Palawan Fishermen Cooperative Palawan 26. Getafe Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative- Bohol 8. Bacacay Fishermen Cooperative- Albay Albay 27. Buenavista Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Bohol 9. Rapu-rapu Fishermen Cooperative- Albay Albay General Luna Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Mabini Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative 10. Castilla Fishermen Cooperative- Sorsogon Sorsogon 29. Cadijay Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Bohol 14.. Ulugan Bay Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Puerto Princesa City 17. Sta. Fe Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Romblon 18. Estancia Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Iloilo City 19, San Dionisio Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Iloilo City LOANS PROGRAMS 1. Program for Unified Lending to Agriculture (PUNLA); 2. Sikat Saka Program (SSP); 3. Cooperative Banks Agri-Lending Program (CBAP); 4. Climate Change Adaption Financing Program (CCAFP) 5. Landbank Agri-Financing Program (Landbank-AFP) 6. Value Chain Financing Program (VCFP) 11. Sorsogon Seaweeds Producers Cooperative- Sorsogon Sorsogon Overseas Survival Filipino Workers and Aqua Marine Recovery Mktng Coop. Loan Dipolog City Program (SURE) Barobo Agricultural Fishermen Cooperative- Competitiveness Surigao Sur Enhancement Fund (ACEF) *DA utilizes coops as lending conduits in the loan application of their membersfarmer /fisher folk. In effect, their 15. San Jose Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative Mindoro Occ. respective coops have been benefiting with 16.. Bulalacao Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative mechanism as an organization. Mindoro Or. Bohol

28 PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

29 Partnership between DA and CDA The partnership between DA and CDA has been conceived in order to promote and enhance the capability of farmers and fisherfolk through cooperative empowerment. This Partnership Aims to: Identify agricultural organizations and encourage and assist them to cooperativize; Implement capability building and training activities for existing and newly-formed cooperatives; Coordinate with different training institutions for the training of members and officers of existing and newly-formed cooperatives; and Help these cooperatives to generate more income

30 CONCLUSION The DA will continue to partner with the different cooperatives in order to achieve the goals of promoting and enhancing the capability of farmers and fisherfolk.

31 THANK YOU!!!