The City of Taguig is cultivating a future where agriculture and urban living coexist harmoniously.
The farm sits on a 2,500-hectare land beside Lakeshore Hall, Barangay Lower Bicutan. It integrates different kinds of urban farming setups – from gardens that showcase space-saving vertical farming, to wooden rack and pole gardens.
It produces variety of vegetables, root crops, gourds, beans, and spices.
Urban farms in the City of Taguig houses hyroponics, aquaponics, and a greenhouse.
The school and community farms promote organic farming and healthier lifestyle to every Taguigeño.
Dr. Artemio E. Natividad Elementary School (DANES) Ususan
Eusebio Elementary School, San Miguel
RP Cruz Elementary School, New Lower Bicutan
Taguig City University
Tipas Elementary School, Palingon
Senator Rene Compañero Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School
Harvested vegetables are being brought to different facilities in the City such as Taguig-Pateros District Hospital, Bahay Pag-asa, Taguig Lingap Center, BJMP Ward, Taguig Love Caravan, and School Feeding Program.
The Taguig Agricultural Office visits every barangay to offer free livelihood training on food processing of agriculture products and by-products. The training aims to engage Taguigeños to start a small business by processing vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, etc.
Follow the Taguig City Agriculture Office Facebook page for the announcement on the schedule of free livelihood training.
The Taguig City Agriculture Office conducts free seminars on urban gardening in every barangay. They discuss the benefits of urban gardening such as its ability to provide an additional source of food and income, promote natural farming, and help prevent malnutrition. Each participant will receive free seeds and crops to plant in their homes.
Follow the Taguig City Agriculture Office Facebook page for the announcement on the schedule of the free seminar on urban gardening.
The Gulayan Contest encouraged the Taguigeños to engage in urban gardening, promote sustainability and strengthen food security in the City. The participants competed in three (3) categories: Youth, Adult, and Senior Citizen. Winners received cash prizes of Php 15,000 for first place, Php 10,000 for second place, and Php 5,000 for third place, while consolation prizes of Php 1,000 were awarded to all other participants. Additionally, 24 of the City's oldest rooftop gardens were recognized for their contributions to urban farming.
The City of Taguig supports and protects the livelihood of Farmers and Fisherfolks through the establishment of Taguig Agro-Industrial Hub which promotes sustainable living and ensures the availability, accessibility, nutritious, affordable, and quality food at all times.
Farmers:
Insecticides
Fungicides
Foliar fertilizers
Zinc phosphide
Fisherfolks:
Fishing gear (lambat)
Smokehouses
Fish cladding
Fish tubs
Chest freezers
The City of Taguig distributed fishing paraphernalia and foliar fertilizers to registered fishermen and melon growers from twelve (12) barangays in the City. The initiative aims to ensure abundant fish catches and harvests during melon season, providing Taguigeños with access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and sustainable food.
The City Agriculture Office aims to empower local farmers by having access to cutting-edge knowledge, enabling them to enhance their productivity and yield through spearheading programs such as:
Urban Gardening Seminars
Assorted Vegetable Seeds Distribution
Distribution of Gardening Kits
Distribution of Pesticides and Fertilizers
Livelihood trainings for food processing
The City of Taguig supports the livelihood of local fishermen and helps bolster the fishing industry through the following programs:
Fish cages for fisherfolks
Regular lake seeding and dispersal of fingerlings
In addition, the City of Taguig awarded a certificate to the Taguig City Fisherfolks Cooperative to formally recognize their organization.
For more information, visit the Taguig City Agriculture Office official Facebook page: