“Nung nabalitaan namin na magkaka-lockdown, natakot kami,” recalls agripreneur Elmer Relente. “Hindi namin alam kung kami ba ay magpapatuloy pa sa pagpo-produce at pagdi-distribute ng aming gulay dahil natatakot din kaming mahawa,” he added. Elmer, together with his wife Ellen, own and manage Anpilo Agri Farm, which grows fresh, organic fruits and vegetables in the continue reading : Agri-enterprise thrives through SURE COVID-19
ACPC launches agri-finance book series of its first executive director, Dr. V. Bruce J. Tolentino
The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) launched Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board Member V. Bruce J. Tolentino’s book series entitled Enabling Rural and Agricultural Finance for Inclusive Development in the Philippines during its 71st Governing Council meeting on August 17, 2021. The publication is a three-volume compilation of papers, reports, and policy notes focusing continue reading : ACPC launches agri-finance book series of its first executive director, Dr. V. Bruce J. Tolentino
Virtual National Info Caravan on Agri-Fishery Credit Programs takes off
The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), led the conduct of the first-ever National Info Caravan on Agri-Fishery Credit Programs via Facebook live on June 24, 2021. Through the National continue reading : Virtual National Info Caravan on Agri-Fishery Credit Programs takes off
DA-ACPC signs MOU with BSP Research Academy
The Department of Agriculture, through its credit policy arm, the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC), kickstarted its research collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Research Academy through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 9, 2021. Among those present during the MOU signing were BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, DA OSEC continue reading : DA-ACPC signs MOU with BSP Research Academy
ACPC Vice-Chair & Monetary Board Member emphasizes importance of investment and credit for the agri sector during the National Food Security Summit 2021
During the first day of the Department of Agriculture’s National Food Security Summit held on May 18, 2021, ACPC Vice-Chair and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board Member Dr. Bruce J. Tolentino presented his insights on the financial and credit policies in the agriculture and fisheries sector, giving emphasis on the need to boost investments continue reading : ACPC Vice-Chair & Monetary Board Member emphasizes importance of investment and credit for the agri sector during the National Food Security Summit 2021
Yaggies take on the Agribusiness Pitch Challenge
The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) spearheaded the conduct of the Agribusiness Pitch Challenge, one of the competitions featured during the 1st Youth in Agriculture Summit. Said competition aims to encourage the youth to engage in agriculture, fishery and agribusiness ventures. The initiative also aims to ensure the continuous creation of continue reading : Yaggies take on the Agribusiness Pitch Challenge
DA-ACPC intensifies efforts to accelerate digitalization in agri-fishery finance
Amid the rapidly changing financial environment brought about by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) continues to strengthen its digitalization efforts in the implementation of its credit programs. “Now, more than ever, as we continue fulfilling our mandate of providing easy, timely and affordable credit continue reading : DA-ACPC intensifies efforts to accelerate digitalization in agri-fishery finance
From Farmers to Agripreneurs: Financing Micro and Small Agribusinesses with the Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program
The Department of Agriculture’s first pillar in the New Thinking in Agriculture is the modernization of the agriculture and fisheries sector, which includes the use of modern technology to increase efficiency and yield of farmers, and the empowerment of farmers as agricultural entrepreneurs (agripreneurs). “Agripreneurship should also form part of the paradigm to modernize Philippine continue reading : From Farmers to Agripreneurs: Financing Micro and Small Agribusinesses with the Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program
Empowering Youth in Agriculture: The Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) Program
One of the major thrusts of DA Secretary William Dar’s New Thinking in Agriculture is the innovation and modernization of the sector, which ties in with his advocacy to engage youth in agriculture. “We need young blood in agriculture. They have the defining attributes when it comes to utilizing modern agriculture. They are well connected continue reading : Empowering Youth in Agriculture: The Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) Program
SURE COVID-19 to boost productivity of Maguindanao farmers and fishers
Small farmers and fishers from the province of Maguindanao received financial assistance under the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council’s (DA-ACPC) SURE COVID-19 loan program. A total of P2.5 million was released to an initial 100 beneficiaries who were able to borrow uncollateralized, zero-interest loans worth P25,000 payable up to 10 years. Three continue reading : SURE COVID-19 to boost productivity of Maguindanao farmers and fishers