Philippine Development Plan (PDP)
As stipulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, Chapter 8 (Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries), the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries (AFF) sector is pivotal in generating employment for about a third of the country’s labor force, thereby reducing poverty and inequality for three-fourths of the poor who are in the rural areas.
AFF is also key to providing raw materials to the manufacturing and service sectors, resulting in forward linkages in higher-paying and more stable job opportunities. Intensifying efforts to revitalize the AFF and harnessing its growth potentials are needed to promote more inclusive development.
Agency Authority
Mandate
The Department of Agriculture is the government agency responsible for promoting agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.
“Para Sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas”
Our Aspiration
Vision
The DA envisions a modernized agriculture and fisheries; a diversified rural economy that is dynamic, technologically advanced, and internationally competitive.
Its transformation is guided by the sound practices of resource sustainability, the principles of social justice, and strong private sector participation.
Our Mission
Mission
It is the mission of the DA to help and empower the farming and fishing communities and the private sector to produce enough, accessible, affordable, safe, and nutritious food for every Filipino and a decent income for all.