The DA-REACH Program is a community-based initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Agricultural Training Institute, which aims to bring agricultural services, information, and support closer to farmers, fishers, and rural communities. It aims to establish the local agricultural extensionist to complement the agriculture and fisheries services provided by the Local Government Units (LGUs).
The program focuses mainly on:
- Capacity development of DA Contract of Service and Job Order personnel to serve as community-based technical facilitators and field advisers.
- Standardization and efficiency of DA's extension services across the country.
- Deployment of these trained personnel at the community level.
Digital Tools
E-learning Portal
Access online courses and digital learning resources on agriculture and fisheries technologies through the ATI e-learning portal.
PalayCheck
A decision-support system that guides rice farmers through the key checks for achieving high-yielding, low-cost rice production.
Binhing Palay
A mobile reference on certified rice seeds - helping farmers identify good seed varieties and proper seed selection and care.
MOET
PhilRice's mobile tool for the Minus-One Element Technique (MOET) - diagnosing and managing nutrient deficiencies in rice.
RCMAS
Field-specific rice crop and nutrient management advice for farmers, delivered via printout and text.
FFEDIS
Connects farmer and fisherfolk enterprises with government programs, private initiatives, and financing.
Plant Doctor Online
East-West Seed's online guide to diagnosing plant diseases by crop, plant part, and symptoms.
SPIDTECH
SARAI's app for digital pest and disease identification to help agricultural workers monitor crops.
PRIME
Pest Risk Identification and Management web app to reduce crop losses from pest outbreaks.
AgRIDOC
Farm management app helping Filipino rice-based farmers optimize productivity.
Rice Doctor
Interactive Lucid tool for diagnosing and managing rice pests, diseases, and disorders.
LCC App Pro
PhilRice's leaf-color-chart app giving real-time nitrogen fertilizer recommendations for rice fields.