—
Farm Size
—
Main Crops
—
Established
—
Generation
—
Certifications
—
Export Markets
About
Adriel Dave “AD” Alvarez is a former executive director of a microfinance organization who transitioned to full-time farming in 2010. He has been a dedicated farmer, advocate and volunteer agriculture extension worker, significantly improving corn farming practices in the Camotes Islands, Cebu, Philippines. By introducing modern agriculture technology, such as GMO hybrid corn and updated farming systems, he increased his yield to 8,400 kilograms per hectare, compared to the average 800 kilograms per hectare. His “mission” farm operation grew from 2 to 40 hectares, earning him the titles of Most Outstanding Corn Farmer of Cebu in 2016 and Region 7 in 2017. Currently, he is focused on agriculture value chain development and carbon sequestration systems for smallholder farmers.
Expertise
Languages
English
Articles by Adriel Dave Alvarez (21)
July 8, 2026
GFN Member Spotlight – AD Alvarez
Ad's farm has a focus that extends beyond crop production to farmer education and community development.
Read article →June 17, 2026
Leaning into Technology to Endure the Volatility of Geopolitics, Economics, and Climate
The re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of war would be the best immediate news for us, and for so many around the world. It would bring down prices right away and make it possible for farmers to prepare for the planting season.
Read article →April 30, 2025
Philippines-Bt Corn
AD Alvarez, Philippines, shares his cornfield as a demonstration for other farmers and village leaders to learn how to raise a corn crop by controllin…
Read article →December 4, 2024
Philippines-Planting
Ad Alvarez is setting up a demonstration farm for fall armyworm management. This initiative aims to help farmers adopt better agricultural practices. …
Read article →September 19, 2024
Beyond the Misinformation: A Farmer's Stand
One of the challenges we as farmers have to deal with in this day and age is the bulk of misinformation that comes out in the information super hi-way…
Read article →March 14, 2023
A Reflection of a Filipino Farmer
AD Alvarez is a Filipino farmer who has ambition to give his life towards improving agriculture and restoring the true importance of farming in the Ph…
Read article →Complete publishing history— all 21 articles
- AD Alvarez: Resiliency in Agriculture, Part 3January 26, 2023
- AD Alvarez: Resiliency in Agriculture, Part 2January 19, 2023
- AD Alvarez: Resiliency in Agriculture, Part 1January 19, 2023
- Agriculture Technology Tools Can Help Alleviate Poverty for ManyJanuary 12, 2023
- Philippines-Eggplant PlantationJanuary 11, 2023
- Alvarez reflects on ag in 2022December 28, 2022
- "Golden" Technology to Solve a Global Health ProblemAugust 19, 2021
- Philippines Farm Tour-SquashMarch 24, 2021
- Philippines Farm Tour-CornOctober 15, 2020
- Seeing is Believing: Modern Technology Delivers ChangeAugust 13, 2020
- Seeds of StabilityAugust 5, 2020
- Modern Ag Helps Reduce PovertyMay 15, 2019
- Video: Showing Farmers the Benefits of GMO AgDecember 4, 2018
- An Island Farmer’s Perspective: Technology MattersNovember 1, 2018
- 2018 Global Farmer Roundtable - A.D. Alvarez From The PhillipinesOctober 6, 2018
Connect with Adriel Dave Alvarez
Interested in connecting? Mary Boote, GFN's CEO, will route your message to Adriel.
Email GFN to connectStats
Want to connect with farmers like Adriel Dave Alvarez?
Join the Global Farmer Network and become part of a community of farmers from over 72 countries sharing knowledge and amplifying their voices.
Join GFN