City Agriculture Office-IGACOS

02/09/2026

📢 NOTICE TO OUR FARMERS, FISHERFOLKS, AND OTHER VALUED CLIENTS

Please be informed of the following office arrangements of the City Agriculture Office:

📅 September 3, 2026 (Thursday)
🔴 OFFICE CLOSED – Our personnel will attend the Opening Activity of Sportsfest 2026 at the Babak District Gym, followed by the disinfection of the entire New City Hall Building in the afternoon.

📅 September 4, 2026 (Friday)
🏠 WORK FROM HOME – Office personnel will be on a Work-from-Home arrangement.

📅 September 7, 2026 (Monday)
🟢 REGULAR OFFICE OPERATIONS RESUME

We apologize for any inconvenience and kindly ask our farmers, fisherfolks, and other valued clients to plan their transactions accordingly.

Thank you for your kind understanding and continued cooperation. 🌾🐟

CITY AGRICULTURE OFFICE
Committed to serving our farmers and fisherfolks.

02/09/2026

🌾 PLANTING GUIDE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

📌 credits: City Agricultures Office- Davao City

01/09/2026

PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE WORSENING CONDITIONS

Residents, farmers, businesses, and local governments are encouraged to prepare for potentially drier conditions in the coming months

32ND DAY OF BELOW-NORMAL RAINFALL IN MINDANAO

Mindanao is now experiencing its 32nd consecutive day of below-normal rainfall, raising concerns over worsening dry conditions and potential impacts on water resources, agriculture, and daily life.

🌊 EL NIÑO WATCH
The below-normal rainfall is being associated with the combined effects of strong El Niño conditions across the Pacific.

⚠️ PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE WORSENING CONDITIONS
Residents, farmers, businesses, and local governments are encouraged to prepare for potentially drier conditions in the coming months.

📅 October–December 2026 could be a critical period if El Niño conditions intensify, with dry conditions potentially persisting into early 2027.

💧 WHAT TO DO NOW • Conserve water whenever possible
• Prepare alternative water sources
• Protect crops and livestock from prolonged dry conditions

• Monitor official weather and climate advisories
• Avoid unnecessary water consumption

🚨 EARLY PREPARATION IS KEY.
Mindanao Weather Update
📍 Stay informed. Stay prepared.

30/08/2026

DROUGHT ALERT — PREPARE FOR THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO

BARMM and the DAVAO REGION should prepare now for worsening drought conditions, particularly if below-normal rainfall continues into the coming months.

🚨 KEY RISKS

💧 Critical water shortages — rivers, reservoirs and groundwater may decline
🌾 Agricultural losses — reduced irrigation and crop stress

🐄 Livestock/water supply problems

⚡ Hydropower impacts as river and reservoir levels fall

🔥 Higher wildfire/grassfire risk

🏙️ Possible water rationing in affected communities

This is the time to prepare—not wait until water sources become critically depleted.

📉 Food and livelihood impacts if drought becomes prolonged.

26/08/2026

Latest Prevailing Retail Prices in the Three (3) Major Public Markets and Farm Gate Prices of Various Commodities of the Island Garden City of Samal as of August 26, 2026

20/08/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The City Agriculture Office (CAGRO), in collaboration with the City Agriculture and Fishery Council (CAFC), conducted its meeting, workshop, and Oath-Taking Ceremony, today, August 20, 2026, at the CAGRO Satellite Office in Sitio Maag, Barangay Peñaplata, Samal District, Island Garden City of Samal.

The Oath-Taking Ceremony was administered by City Mayor Lemuel T. Reyes, marking the formal commitment of CAFC members to fulfill their roles in supporting the city’s agriculture and fisheries sector.

As part of the activity, a workshop was conducted to strengthen the council members’ knowledge and skills in preparing and drafting resolutions. Ms. Mary Neil H. Galviso of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretariat discussed and explained the proper procedures for preparing, drafting, and writing a CAFC resolution, followed by a hands-on activity.

Meanwhile, Senior Agriculturist, Ms. Ordiz Joy P. Dela Madrid, L.Agr., served as another resource speaker and discussed contingency planning for drought, providing the participants with relevant knowledge and strategies in preparing for and responding to potential impacts on the agriculture and fisheries sector.

The activity aims to further strengthen the capacity of the CAFC and promote active participation and coordination in advancing agriculture and fisheries development in the Island Garden City of Samal.

13/08/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Rice and corn farmers received cash assistance from the Department of Agriculture XI, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Island Garden City of Samal through the City Agriculture’s Office on August 13, 2026, at the Barangay Cawag Gymnasium, as part of the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program.

A total of 1,054 beneficiaries from various barangays across IGACOS received the assistance, comprising 172 rice farmers and 882 corn farmers. Each beneficiary received ₱2,325 in cash assistance to help support their agricultural activities and address financial challenges brought about by rising local costs and disruptions in global markets, including increasing oil prices.

The assistance reflects the government’s continued efforts to provide timely support to farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector amid economic challenges. Through continued collaboration between national and local government agencies, programs such as this aim to help sustain the livelihood and welfare of farmers in Samal Island.

11/08/2026

Latest Prevailing Retail Prices of Various Commodities in the Three (3) Major Public Markets of the Island Garden City of Samal as of August 11, 2026

06/08/2026

🌱FREE SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS FOR FARMERS

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM) is offering FREE Soil Sample Analysis for farmers.

As part of this program, the City Agriculture Office of Samal has been requested to submit 50 soil samples from 50 farmers for laboratory analysis.

The free soil analysis includes:
✅ Major soil nutrient elements
✅ Soil pH determination
✅ Fertilizer recommendations based on the soil test results

📌 Only 50 farmers will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

🗓️ Soil samples must be submitted to the City Agriculture Office on or before August 21, 2026.

Interested farmers are encouraged to visit the City Agriculture Office or send us a message through our page to receive the proper soil sampling guidelines and submission requirements.

Take advantage of this opportunity to know the condition of your soil and receive science-based fertilizer recommendations to help improve crop productivity.