MANDATE

The Department is the government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.

The DA envisions a food-secure and resilient Philippines with empowered and prosperous farmers and fishers. As such, it shall collectively empower them and the private sector to increase agricultural productivity and profitability, taking into account sustainable, competitive, and resilient technologies and practices. Hence, its battlecry is simply: “Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya”

Vision

Cagayan Valley as modernized and industrialized consolidation hub for quality pre-processed and processed foods-feeds farm products through Regenerative Agriculture. “Dedicated Agency- Delivering Outstanding Services Ayos!”

Mission

To collectively empower farmers and fisherfolk and the private sector to increase agricultural productivity and profitability, taking into account
sustainability and resilience.