The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its Regional Field Offices simultaneously launched the 2026 National Farmers and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) on May 4, 2026, marking the start of a nationwide celebration honoring farmers and fisherfolk.
This year’s theme, “Pagbibigay-pugay para sa magsasaka’t mangingisda sa gitna ng hamon at krisis,” highlights the farmers and fisherfolk’s resilience and commitment to ensuring Filipinos have access to sufficient, safe, affordable, and nutritious food, while underscoring their drive to innovate in the face of adversity.
As a highlight of the month-long celebration, the DA officials also opened the NFFM exhibit featuring various interventions and technologies for the agri-fisheries sector. Meanwhile, the DA Kadiwa includes weekly exhibition of key commodities from across the country:
- May 4–7: Livestock and Poultry
- May 11–14: Fisheries
- May 18–21: High-Value Crops, Organic Agriculture, and Urban Agriculture
- May 25–28: Rice and Corn
The celebration is based on Presidential Proclamation No. 33, series of 1989, which designates May as National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month to recognize the hard work, sacrifices, and contributions of the country’s agricultural frontliners. ### (Kristel Joyce Merle; photos by: Gian Carlo P. Luague, DA-AFID)
