The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recognized the best products of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and ARB organizations (ARBOs) during the Agraryo Trade Fair (ATF) 2025.
In a statement, DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III praised the dedication and resilience of ARBs and ARBOs who continue to build thriving, competitive, and sustainable enterprises that contribute to national food security and rural development.
The Agraryo Trade Fair is a celebration of excellence, innovation, and the growing strength of agrarian reform communities nationwide. It provides a venue for business-minded farmers to showcase their processed agricultural products and by-products,
‘Your hard work strengthens our rural economy. I also thank our partners and organizers for making this celebration of agrarian productivity and creativity possible,’ Secretary Estrella said.
With the theme ‘Gawang ARBO, Tatak Agraryo,’ ATF 2025 showcased the ingenuity and diverse offerings of ARBOs from across the Philippines.
Undersecretary for Support Services Josef Angelo Martires led the closing ceremony at Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City.
ATF 2025 Category Winners:
Coffee: Premium Arabica Ground Coffee CAR Region
Wine: Roselle Wine Region III
Health Drinks: Ginger Brew with Turmeric CALABARZON Region
Non-Food: Bariw Mat with Handle Region VI
Spreads and Sauces:
Artem Chili Vinegar CAR Region
Pineapple Jam with Watermelon Region XI
Snacks: Arrowroot Cookies MIMAROPA Region
Cacao: Cacao de Biao Region XI
The trade fair heightened market exposure for ARBO-made goods. It encouraged buyers, investors, and the public to support local agripreneurs while learning about DAR programs empowering farmers to become successful entrepreneurs.
Among the featured ARBOs was the Tublay Organic Farming Practitioners Agriculture Cooperative (TOFPA-COOP) from Caponga, Tublay, Benguet (Cordillera Administrative Region), whose Premium Arabica Coffee earned the top award in the Coffee category.
This year’s fair brought together over 1,000 products from 85 ARBOs representing regions nationwide-from the Cordillera to CARAGA, including the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
DAR reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ARBO enterprises through market expansion, investment support, and digital commerce initiatives to ensure continued livelihood improvement for Filipino farmers.