Farm Machinery and Equipment Turned Over by DAR-Cagayan to Five ARBOs

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN — In response to the growing challenges brought by climate change in the agricultural sector, the Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office (DARPO) Cagayan has distributed approximately ₱1.2 million worth of farm machinery and equipment to five Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ Organizations (ARBOs) across the province.

The official turnover ceremony was held on June 23, 2025 at the DARPO Cagayan Compound in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City. The event was led by Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) II Val Cristobal, PARPO I Glenn A. Follante, and OIC-CARPO for Program Beneficiaries Development Division Christian Sales, together with other DARPO officials and personnel. Representatives and members of the recipient ARBOs also participated in the ceremony.

The five recipient ARBOs are:

• Lizardo Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Lucban, Abulug

• MSRT Culung Credit Cooperative of Culung, Tuao

• Dafunganay Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Dafunganay, Amulung

• Paddaya Farmers Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Paddaya, Aparri

• Logac Farmers Agriculture Cooperative of Logac, Lallo

A total of approximately 260 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) are expected to directly benefit from the distributed machinery and tools.

The agricultural equipment turned over includes:

• Four hand tractors with trailers

• One floating tiller

• One compact tiller rotavator

• Seven brush cutters with rice harvester attachments

• Eleven knapsack sprayers

• Thirteen pressure washers

• One rice transplanter

• Seven water pumps

In their messages, the DAR officials emphasized that the farm machinery granted to the cooperatives represents the fulfillment of a long-time dream of many ARBs. They encouraged the ARBOs to treat the equipment as their own—to care for, maintain, and maximize their use so that more members can benefit over a longer period.

This initiative forms part of the Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (CRFPS) Program of DAR, which aims to strengthen the capacity of agrarian reform communities to adapt to climate change by introducing innovative and efficient agricultural solutions.

Through this program, DAR-Cagayan hopes to reduce production costs, increase yields, and boost income among ARBs—paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable farming future in the province.

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DAR-Cagayan Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (CRFPS) for CARP beneficiaries

The Department of Agrarian Reform's Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (DAR-CRFPS) program in Cagayan province is an initiative aimed at helping agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and their organizations (ARBOs) adapt to the effects of climate change. The program provides essential farming support, such as:  (1) Farm inputs and equipment – Seeds, fertilizers, and machinery to enhance productivity; (2) Sustainable livelihood projects – Support for agrarian communities in establishing climate-resilient agricultural enterprises; (3) Capacity-building and training – Educating farmers on climate-smart farming techniques. 

The key Goals of DAR-CRFPS are: to increase farm productivity despite climate challenges, enhance food security in agrarian communities and empower ARBOs to become more self-sustaining. 

In the heart of Cagayan province, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is making significant strides to bolster agricultural resilience through its Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (CRFPS) program. This initiative is designed to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agrarian communities, ensuring that farmers not only survive but thrive amidst environmental challenges.

For instance, In January 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic), DAR distributed essential farm supplies and inputs to five Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in Cagayan. Each organization received 101 bags of hybrid seeds (rice and corn) and organic fertilizers under the CRFPS-Sustainable Livelihood Project/Enterprise (CRFPS-SLP/E) program, amounting to a total of ₱1,350,000. The recipient ARBOs included: Salamin Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SMPC) of Tuao; Rang-ay ti Pussian MPC of Alcala; MBG Farmers Irrigators Credit Cooperative of Rizal; Lasvinag MPC of Gattaran; and Payagan Farmers Credit Cooperative of Ballesteros.

The CRFPS-SLP/E project aims to minimize the adverse effects of climate change in agrarian reform communities, helping farmers become more resilient. The project also serves as a starting kit to establish agri-enterprises for the recipient ARBOs.

William Olang of Salamin MPC in Tuao expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are so grateful that DAR has been always there to support us from land distribution to support services. DAR never failed to provide our needs, a total package of intervention which differentiates DAR from other national government agencies."

In Cagayan province, DAR-CRFPS has assisted multiple ARBOs by distributing hybrid seeds, organic fertilizers, and farm tools to help farmers cope with climate-related challenges and boost agricultural productivity.

Beyond providing immediate agricultural inputs, the CRFPS program emphasizes sustainable livelihood projects and enterprises, enabling ARBOs to establish agri-enterprises that can withstand climatic adversities. This holistic approach ensures that support extends beyond mere resource distribution, focusing on long-term sustainability and economic growth.

The success of the CRFPS program in Cagayan province underscores DAR's commitment to empowering agrarian communities. By equipping farmers with the necessary tools, knowledge, and support, DAR is paving the way for a more resilient and prosperous agricultural sector in the region.

Links: 

• Payagan Farmers Cooperative tractor turnover. 
• DARPO-Cagayan distributes CRFPS FMEs 
• Cagayan ARBOs receive farm machineries
• PATASDA ARC Tulay ng Pangulo
• DAR Tulay ng Pangulo and FMEs distribution
• Amulung Farm-to-Market Roads 
• Gattaran Farm-to-Market Road
• Abulug Farm-to-Market Roads