NIA Zambales Strengthens Irrigation Management with Comprehensive Lot Inspection and Validation

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Zambales Irrigation Management Office (IMO), through its Operation and Maintenance Section, recently conducted a lot inspection and validation in Barangays Salaza and Pangolingan, located in the Municipality of Palauig. This activity aimed to ensure that parcels of land applying for the Certificate of Irrigation Coverage (CIC) are not situated within the current or potential irrigable areas of the Upper Bagsit River Irrigation System.

The validation process plays a critical role in... read more

NIA Supports Nueva Ecija Farmers with Financial Assistance for Cooperatives

As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” In line with this, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Aurora Nueva Ecija Irrigation Management Office (ANE IMO) continues its commitment to empowering local farmers through financial assistance aimed at developing business-minded Irrigators Associations.

Under the leadership of Engr. Arnel S. Alipio, the NIA ANE IMO is helping transform farmers into successful entrepreneurs, with the goal of providing quality and... read more

A Historic Harvest Celebration: The Success of the Adaptive Balanced Fertilization Strategy (ABFS) in Zambales

A day of collaboration and agricultural progress! The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Zambales IMO, alongside the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), joined local farmers to celebrate the first-ever Ceremonial Harvest Festival under the Adaptive Balanced Fertilization Strategy (ABFS) on February 27, 2025 at Sta. Cruz, Zambales. This milestone showcased how balanced fertilization and efficient irrigation lead to healthier crops and higher yields.

The Nayom Bayto RIS, chosen for its reliable water supply, played a... read more

Advancing Cabangan SRIP for Sustainable Agriculture

Following the successful verification of some landowners, the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan (LARP) Team of the Zambales Irrigation Management Office conducted a walkthrough of the proposed access road for the Cabangan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP). In addition, a Socio-Economic Survey was carried out to assess the impact on Project-Affected Persons (PAPs).

These activities are crucial steps in ensuring that the project is well-planned and beneficial to the local community. The gathered data will play a vital... read more

Harnessing Solar Power for a Brighter Farming Future!

The NIA Zambales Irrigation Management Office conducted a project inspection of the Solar Pump Irrigation Project, led by Engr. Enrique G. Carlos, Division Manager, together with Engr. Cedrik Louise R. Carlos, Engineering Section Chief, and the Project-In-Charge.

This initiative ensures the quality and efficiency of solar-powered irrigation systems, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable and innovative solutions for local farmers. By harnessing solar energy, these irrigation pumps provide cost-effective, eco-friendly, and... read more

NIA CAMRIS Caravan Delivers Essential Agricultural Services in Tarlac

The NIA CAMRIS Caravan rolled out essential services in Camiling, Tarlac on February 6, 2025 at Nagtuturican IA, and on February 12-13, 2025 at CASUR FIA. The caravan, held in the barangays of Surgui 3rd and Cabanabaan, served as a direct link between local farmers and the government’s agricultural support services. This initiative aimed to streamline critical processes, assist farmers in accessing essential resources, and ensure efficient irrigation management in the region. By bringing NIA CAMRIS staff together with members of... read more

NIA Bulacan IMO Staff Monitors Gulaymanan/Gulayan sa Canal Project in Apalit, Pampanga

The NIA-Bulacan IMO IDU Staff, along with North Zone Area Supervisor Rodrigo S. Cruz, Jovanne B. Daan, Bagong Silang IA President Rolando Agapito, and Vice President Renato Adan, conducted a comprehensive monitoring activity for the Gulayamanan/Gulayan sa Canal Project on February 2025 at Lateral D-2, Division, Calantipe, Apalit, Pampanga.

The Gulayamanan/Gulayan sa Canal initiative is a unique project aimed at transforming canal areas into productive vegetable gardens. This initiative not only promotes agriculture in... read more

Bacabac Farmers Elect New Leaders, Discuss Solar Water Pump Project

Farmer-beneficiaries and local officials gathered for the Bacabac General Assembly Meeting and Election of Officers on February 21, 2025, in Brgy. Bacabac, Camiling, Tarlac. The assembly focused on organizing the local Irrigators’ Association (IA) and discussing the implementation of the solar water pump project.

Brgy. Captain Roy Alonzo led the meeting alongside CAMRIS staff, headed by Engr. Rogelio D. Velasco, Jr. Farmers were given key insights into the project’s benefits and how it would improve irrigation in the community.... read more

NIA CAMRIS Registers Camaysa Agriculture Cooperative, Boosting Farmer Support in Mayantoc

The Camaysa Agriculture Cooperative is now officially registered, marking a significant step toward strengthening agricultural development in Mayantoc, Tarlac. The registration, completed on February 21, 2025, was facilitated by the National Irrigation Administration – Camiling River Irrigation System (NIA CAMRIS) as part of its ongoing efforts to support organized farmer groups.

Formed through the consolidation of eight irrigators’ associations (IAs) in the municipality, the cooperative aims to expand farmers’ access to... read more

Accurate Land Mapping Underway as Farmers in Bacabac Join FGIS Validation

To ensure precise mapping and documentation of farmlands, farmer-beneficiaries in Brgy. Bacabac, Camiling, Tarlac participated in the Farmland Geographic Information System (FGIS) area validation on February 24, 2025. Led by Irrigators’ Association President Renante S. Inay and facilitated by CAMRIS staff, the activity focused on verifying land data and gathering essential information directly from farmers.

By providing details about their land, farmers contributed to the development of a reliable geographic database that will... read more

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