The Fourth and last issue of Tuman for 2025 features the turn-over ceremony of the two (2) hauling vehicles for Agusan and Surigao del Norte Farmers' Associations (FAs) to support the marketing of their abaca and banana production projects. It also covers the co-implementor CSO accreditation of a Dinagat FA; the BMC training of Siargao farmers; benchmarking on banana chips manufacturing of RTR farmers; as well as the various training-workshops initiated by the program among its personnel to further improve its implementation in the region.

The third issue of TUMAN this 2025 features the turn-over of various program interventions for FY 2025 such as the hauling vehicle support for the group beneficiaries of egg production project in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands; and the turn-over of farm tools, fertilizers, pesticides, and drying facility for the beneficiary of abaca production project in Agusan del Norte. It also covers the completion of the Organizational Strengthening training of the program to its 28 Farmers' Associations (FAs); as well as the production and marketing training of the egg farmers of Dinagat Islands to boost productivity and income. 

The second issue of TUMAN this 2025 features the benchmarking activity of SAAD Abaca farmers in Agusan del Sur and Agusan del Norte where they learned abaca processing, classification, and marketing. it also covers the good agricultural practices training and income gains of the program's vegetable production project beneficiaries; and the Outstanding Industrial Crop Organization award of BABAFAC for their banana production project, as well as the group's journey on learning banana processing and value adding methods for project sustainability.

The first issue of TUMAN this 2025 features the story of Norcelita Mejala of BABAFAC in RTR, ADN in celebration of Women's Month. It also covers MAED's market identification activity in Siargao Islands; basic bookkeeping training of ADN farmers for livelihood sustainability; coordination meeting of SAAD Phase 1 and 2 implementers for the presentation of their updated project status; monitoring of SAAD projects in Surigao del Norte Mainland; and the profiling of farmer beneficiaries to strengthen SAAD profile database. 

OCT-DEC 2024

The fourth and last issue of TUMAN in 2024 features some of the milestones of SAAD FA benefiaries such as the CDA registration of the Banana Farmers of Brgy. Balangbalang, RTR, ADN, and the pineapple processing training of the pineapple farmers of Brgy. Abad Santos, Sta. Monica, SDN. It also covers the series of PRA Activities conducted by SAAD for its FY2026 program expansion and the various capability building trainings that SAAD personnel have underwent.

The third issue of TUMAN this 2024 features an eventful and fruitful quarter for DA-SAAD Caraga that covers the stories of growth and development of the SAAD poultry farmers in Brgy. Karihatag, Malimono, SDN; the award given to the program by the LGU of RTR, ADN; as well as the series of service delivery activities, training on Leadership and Teamwork, and Market Identification activities by SAAD's MAED team.

The second issue of TUMAN this 2024 features the conducted trainings on Values Formation and specialized trainings on various crop production and management as part of the Social Preparation component, as well as series of 4Ps of Product Marketing trainings as part of the Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) component. 

The first issue of TUMAN in 2024 features an FA sales report update and the encapsulation of all the training workshops, consultation meetings, and IEC materials distribution conducted by SAAD Caraga for its FA beneficiaries.

Headlining this issue is the Antao Swine Raisers Association, a farmers' group assisted by the Program under its Phase 1 implementation (2019-2022). Eighteen months since awarded with egg production project. ASRA reported earning Php 318,053.00, serving a viable additional income source in the locale.

The DA-SAAD Program formally transitions to Phase 2 (FY 2023-2028), extending assistance to 28 farmers’ organizations from 14 municipalities in Agusan del Norte, Surigao Del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. This issue wraps the Program implementation for the first half of FY 2023, the conduct of preparatory and livelihood training, and project updates, including delivery of project inputs and turnover of Phase 1 projects to partner LGUs.

This 3rd-year issue of TUMAN highlights the formal turnover of the SAAD-funded livelihood projects under its Phase 2 implementation in Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. Various support inputs delivered to the 28 farmers’ associations with 727 members are also featured.

DA-SAAD Caraga wraps up the first year of its Phase 2 implementation in Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, and Agusan del Norte, covering 727 farmers and 28 associations from 14 priority municipalities. This issue covers its activities as it fulfills its set targets for FY 2023, updates on assisted groups endeavors and income, and preparatory capability-building among staff for FY 2024 implementation. 

This issue features the story of San Luis farmers, recipient of the SAAD-funded abaca production project, and updates on the training within the first quarter.

The Mag-uumang Manobo sa Hinapoyan Association (MAMASAHI) in Carmen, Surigao del Sur is engaging in camote and corn production, assisted by the SAAD Program since 2019.

Growing camote is common at Brgy. Hinapoyan but it was MAMASAHI that first ventured into value-adding by making camote chips. This activity provided its members additional income.

This issue of features the SAAD-assisted Cabugo Chicken Production Association in Bayabas, SDS, and the strategies they employed to recover from a typhoon that almost caused their native chicken production project. Since recovering, the project has become an additional food source for the residents while contributing to agricultural diversification in the community.

Headlining this issue is the Muritula USAD Farmers’ Cooperative (MuFACO), a group from San Luis, Agusan del Sur, engaging in abaca production with inputs such as planting materials and stripping machines provided by the DA-SAAD Program. In 2022, MuFACO sought and was granted accreditation by the CDA, formally registering as a local fiber buyer and consolidator.

Cover story: Avil Mosquesa of Veruela, ADS, is among the youth who are rebranding the face of the agriculture sector in the country. At 29 years old, he leads the 35-member Candiis SAAD Farmers' Association engaging in cacao and native chicken production. 

Cover story: Investing in projects that complement the resources of rural communities proves to be beneficial and practical. 

As exemplified by Manong Molly Agustin, a SAAD farmer-partner in Carmen, Surigao del Sur, attaining food security in far-flung communities is possible with a sustained support system to mobilize their skills and resources.

TUMAN turns one year old! This anniversary issue of 𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 features the SAAD abaca farmers from Talacogon ADS who achieved a 55% sales increase, the winners of the #SAADSaga2021, and more!

This issue features the Cancavan Corn Growers' Association (CCGA) in Carmen, SDS, engaging in native chicken production. CCGA also won the grand prize during the #SAADSaga2021 in Caraga.