ILOILO CITY (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) 6, as one of the best enablers in the implementation of various climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) projects nationwide, received recognition from the Climate Resilient Agriculture Office (CRAO) as the implementing body of the Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) program.

The Office also leads the mainstreaming of Climate Resilient Agriculture in Regional Program (MCRARP) across the Philippines.

In its awarding ceremony held on August 14, 2023, the DA 6 bagged the Strategic Partner Award, AMIA Scaling Out Award, Best in Partnership Building Award, 3rd place in the CY 2023 Mid-Year Financial Performance, and Best in Integrating CRA in Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program.

The CRAO acknowledged the exceptional efforts and outstanding performance of the regions, emphasizing their commitment, dedication, and exemplary work ethics.

FY 2023 MCRA fund covering January to June 2023, which contributed to the overall performance of the Project.

DA 6 also received the Best in Integrating CRA in BP2 Program citation, recognizing its efforts in the implementation of the Program, boosting countryside development through building climate-resilient communities by providing support and incentives on transportation, family, livelihood, housing, subsistence, and education, among others.

In fact, Joemarie Flores, a farmer-beneficiary of the Native Pig Production under the AMIA program from Banate town in Iloilo, shared how the interventions and livelihood support given to him have uplifted his living condition and knowledge after being entrusted with the project.

supporting his family and in providing education among his children.

“Engaging in vegetable farming is a big help especially to my wife, allowing us to send our three children to school,” said Gajete.

He also underscored the importance of learning and discovering more practices or techniques in the field of agriculture.

“Because of AMIA, I have proven that there are still a lot of things to discover and acquire- these are our true wealth,” emphasized Gajete, adding that farming is never a dwindling endeavor.

With all the climate-smart agriculture projects established across the country through AMIA, employment of CRA Approach is being done, enabling local communities to manage climate risks while pursuing sustainable livelihoods. (EAD/AGP/PIA 6)