President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the Ceremonial Turnover of 148 units of various operations and maintenance (O&M) equipment on August 7, 2024 at Global Construct City, Mexico, Pampanga as part of NIA’s efforts to secure efficient irrigation project implementation. With an aggregate cost of P782 million, the acquisition of new excavators, trailer trucks, and dumpers is the 2nd Tranche of NIA 3-Year Refleeting Program from CY 2023-2025. The heavy equipment will be used by NIA Regional Offices and Project Management Offices nationwide in the operation and maintenance (O&M) of irrigation systems, especially in canal desilting operations in preparation for Wet Crop Season. Looking back, the 1st Tranche of equipment acquisition composed of 141 units of wheeled excavator was turned over to NIA Field Offices nationwide on December 13, 2023. President Marcos also led the ceremonial turnover at Subic Bay Maritime Authority (SBMA), Zambales. During the pre-program, the symbolic keys of various equipment were handed over by SANY and Sinotruck to NIA Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen and eventually turned over to NIA Field Offices nationwide, represented by NIA Region III Manager Engr. Josephine B. Salazar (Luzon), NIA Region VI Manager Engr. Jonnel B. Borres (Visayas), and NIA Region…...

 Through the government's contract farming program, farmers could efficiently produce rice, reducing its average production cost to less than P15 per kilogram (kg), and subsequently sell rice at P29/kg. "In fact, on the last week of July, our farmers in Region 3 (Central Luzon), CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region), Region 4B (MIMAROPA), UPRIIS (Upper Pampanga Integrated Irrigation System), and Region 13 (CARAGA), who planted hybrid rice varieties will start harvesting from an initial 40,000 hectares under our rice contract farming program," said Engineer Eduardo Guillen, Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). "And we expect an additional 50,000 tons of palay by August, from other regions." he added. "We sincerely thank President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for approving our 2024 budget, worth P70.22 billion, of which P3.4 billion was allotted for the contract farming program," said Guillen, who formerly served as Mayor of Piddig, Ilocos Norte. As part of NIA's contract farming program, Guillen said "we adjusted the dry season planting calendar starting in October, to enable farmers plant another crop in February next year." "As a result, we could produce three crops of palay from the same area, that are efficiently irrigated, where farmers plant the recommended rice varieties, complete…...

Cabaruan, Quirino, Isabela – Isabela's agricultural landscape received a technological boost today, June 10, 2024, with the unveiling of the Cabaruan Solar Pump Irrigation Project (SPIP) by the National Irrigation Administration's Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MARIIS).Fueled by a Php 65.7 million investment, this groundbreaking Agricultural Technology project brings a double dose of pride to the region! The Cabaruan SPIP stands as the largest solar irrigation initiative ever undertaken by NIA. It is a solar irrigation system constructed directly atop an existing canal. This innovative triumph effectively dismantles the previous challenge of acquiring land donations for SPIP construction.Pioneering Solar Power for Enhanced Agricultural OutputThe Cabaruan SPIP stands as a technological marvel, boasting an impressive array of 1,056 solar panels. Far surpassing the agency's previous endeavors, this solar giant generates a remarkable 739,200 kilowatts of power, fueling two submersible pumps. Each pump possesses the capability to discharge an astounding 12,800 gallons of water per minute, effectively irrigating a sprawling 350 hectares of land and benefiting 237 farmers in the process.NIA's SPIPs Brighten Farmers' Futures in Region 2Following the momentous inauguration of the Cabaruan Solar Pump Irrigation Project – the largest of its kind by NIA-MARIIS – the celebration continues with the…...

NIA Central Office – After the onslaught of Typhoon Aghon in Luzon Island on May 25, 2024, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) immediately conducted assessment on crop and infrastructure damages. Reports from the Operations Department showed that damages to crops and infrastructures reach P202.02 million. In CALABARZON, the typhoon caused an estimated damage to irrigation systems amounting to P200.3 million and affected 6,015 hectares of agricultural land in the region. To address the damages on irrigation canals, protection works, canal structures, and dams, NIA has outlined immediate repair plans categorized into Level I and Level II.   Level I includes emergency works aimed at restoring service areas and saving standing crops, with an estimated cost pegged at P55.3 million. On the other hand, Level II involves comprehensive repairs to ensure the long-term stability of irrigation structures, with an estimated cost of P145 million. The Agency also recorded that 6,569 farmers across the region have been directly affected by the typhoon. In MIMAROPA, Level I damage to irrigation facilities was recorded at P1.72 million. To provide support and assistance to the farmers, NIA is coordinating with Local Government Units (LGUs) and relevant agencies to ensure that they receive the necessary aid…...

Noong ika-4 ng Hunyo, isinagawa ang isang panayam sa Programang Agribusiness na kasama si National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Administrator Engr. Eduardo Eddie G. Guillen upang talakayin ang mga paraan kung papaano nga ba pababain ang presyo ng bigas at itaas ang kita ng mga magsaskaka. Bilang panimula ng panayam, tinalakay nila ang Contract Farming, na isang programa ng NIA. INBRED AT HYBRID Sa programang Contract Farming, mayroong dalawang uri ng seeds na binibigay ang NIA: Inbred at Hybrid.  Sa Inbred, ang magiging regular na yield ay 5 metric tons kada ektarya o 3,150 kgs na bigas kung gagamitin  ang 63% milling recovery rate ng NFA. Ito ay magreresulta ng P9.50 o hindi lalampas ng P10 ang total production cost.  Samantala sa Hybrid, ang magiging regular yield naman ay 8 metric tons kada ektarya o 5,040 kgs na bigas kung gagamitin ng 63% milling recovery rate ng NFA. Ito naman ay magreresulta sa P9.92 na total production cost. WHOLE VALUE CHAIN Kaugnay sa Contract Farming ng NIA, nais ni Pangulong Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. na makuha ng ating mga magsasaka ang whole value chain.  Ang buong value chain na ito ay katulad ng proseso ng pag-ani ng palay hanggang sa ito…...