HIGH VALUE CROPS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The High Value Crops Development Program is focused to achieve self-sufficiency in vegetables. It is affirmed by Republic Act 7900 known as the High Value Crops Development Act of 1995 which aims to promote the production, processing, marketing and distribution of high value crops.

Objectives

  • Delivery of appropriate development support services
  • Facilitate and harmonize development interventions in the strategic production areas/zones
  • Facilitate and promote access to local and international market
  • Proactive management actions on demand and supply situation

LIST OF SERVICES

1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (TSS)

a. Production Support Services (PSS)      

  • Seed distribution (Mungbean, Peanut, Lowland Vegetables & Spices)
  • Planting Materials (Mango, Rambutan, Citrus)
  • Industrial Crops (Coffee & Cacao)
  • Alternative Staple Food Crops (Banana & Sweet Potato Cuttings)
  • Fertilizers and other soil ameliorants (Organic Fertilizers & Flower Inducer)
  • Other Gulayan Related Programs (Gulayan sa Paaralan and Gulayan sa Barangay)
  • Other Farm Inputs (Plastic Crates and Pallets)

b. Extension Support Education and Training Services (ESETS)

  • Agricultural Extension Workers
  • Information and Education Communication Materials
  • Best Gulayan sa Barangay Implementers
  • Top 10 Agricultural Extension Workers

 2. AGRICULTURE MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (AMEFIP)

a. Agriculture Machinery, Equipment and Facilities Support Services (AMEFSS)

  • Tractor
  • Walking Type Agricultural Tractor (Rotary Tilling Type)
  • Power Sprayer
  • Grass Cutter
  • Greenhouse/Plant Nursery/Screenhouse
  • Community-Based Processing Facilities with Equipment
    • Coffee Processing Facility with Equipment
    • Cacao Processing Facility with Equipment
    • Mango Processing Facility with Equipment
    • Calamansi Processing Facility with Equipment
    • Ube Processing Facility with Equipment
    • Multi Commodity Processing Facility with Equipment
  • Post-Harvest Facilities
    • Onion Hanger Storage
    • Onion Cold Storage Facilities
    • Consolidation Shed/Packaging House Facility

b. Irrigation Network Services

  • Pump and Engine Set – Shallow Tube Well (STW)
  • Spring Development
  • Wind Powered Irrigation System
  • Solar Powered Irrigation System
  • Ram Pump

CONTACT INFORMATION:             fod.hvcdp@rfo3.da.gov.ph