Agri-Pinoy2012

Continuity and Change

Agri-PinoyThe strategic framework for all functions and programs of the

Department of Agriculture

Agri-PinoyPrinciples and practices for the optimum development of Philippine resources, natural and human, to meet Philippine goals in agriculture and fisheries

Agri-PinoyFour Guiding Principles

Food security and self-sufficiencySustainable agriculture and fisheries

Natural resource managementLocal development

Agri-PinoyFour Guiding Principles

Food security and self-sufficiency

Accessible, affordable, safe and nutritious food (especially staple food) for all Filipinos.

Sapat, ligtas at abot-kayang pagkain para sa lahat ng Pilipino.

Minimize our dependence on food imports.

Agri-PinoyFour Guiding Principles

Sustainable agriculture and fisheries

Consider the limited carrying capacity of our natural resources while increasing the capabilities of our human resources.

Sustainability is both ecological and economic.

Agri-PinoyFour Guiding Principles

Natural resource management

Manage our natural resource endowments and “optimize” their development, to enhance their competitive advantage while insuring that they are not exhausted.

Agri-PinoyFour Guiding Principles

Local development

Agriculture and fisheries are site specific.

Agri-fisheries development should be integrated into local development plans, using an eco-system framework of governance and development.

Agri-PinoyCheck List Broad-based Farm to Table Sustainable Resilient Partnership

Agri-PinoyIs broad-based

Why? The increasing demand from an increasing population requires an increase in productivity and profitability of the broadest number of producers.

We also need a broader and more varied base to insure sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change and changes in the global market

Agri-PinoyIs broad-based

Implications: The DA’s services and resources must be equitably and proportionately allocated to small, medium, and large players

The DA’s services and resources must address the specific needs of the various stakeholders

Agri-PinoyAddresses the whole system

from Farm to TableThe “Farm” represents interventions in production, from soil and water management, extension, seeds and fertilizers, post-harvest processing, credit and marketing etc.

The “Table” represents interventions to insure food security, safety, and quality for the consumers

Agri-Pinoyis based on

sustainable farming systems

Minimize dependence on imports to meet national food requirements

Promote and develop technological interventions that increase productivity while insuring sustainability

Recognize the limits of the carrying capacity of our natural resources, while increasing the capability of our human resources

Agri-Pinoyis based on

sustainable farming systems

Sustainability includes preparing the successor generation

Promote appreciation of agriculture especially among young people e.g. Gulayan sa Paaralan in partnership with DepEd, learning lessons from 4-H clubs and other rural youth programs

Agri-PinoyIntegrates the need for resilience

Resilience and sustainability are both ecological and economic, addressing both bio-physical and market changes

Globalization of markets challenges us to become globally competitive across the whole supply chain

80% of our production sites are vulnerable to climate change impacts

Agri-PinoyIntegrates the need for resilience

Empowerment of farmers through technical and skills upgrading, including timely information about risks

Diversification of crops, farm systems, and value-adding technologies

Agri-PinoyWorks through partnerships

Partnerships with national government agencies, especially the Convergence partners - DAR and DENR. Participation is open to other national agencies.

Partnerships with LGUs who have the responsibility to insure food security and self-sufficiency.

Partnership with DILG to facilitate the integration of agricultural and fisheries development in the local development plans

Agri-PinoyWorks through partnerships

Partnerships with farmers and fishers organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders including business

Promoting the formation of program-based Agri-Pinoy partnerships at the local, regional, and national level

Agri-PinoyChallenges to the DA

Convergence among DA units and agencies

Professionalism within the DA family

Governance: Transparency, Accountability, Participation

Agri-PinoyBridging the gap Touching the heart

Our stakeholders, especially the grassroots, must experience our sincerity and concern, so that they will trust us and respond to our call

to actively participate in Agri-Pinoy.

Agri-PinoyFocus our minds

to deliver results

Pagkaing sapat Magsasakang angat

Tagumpay nating lahat