DA Administrative Circular No. 08 Series of 2019 on Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11321 establishing the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Programme (known as Sagip Saka Act).

These Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 11321, also known as the Sagip Saka Act, establish the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Programme as a comprehensive set of objectives, targets, and holistic approach aiming at promoting the establishment of enterprises involving agricultural and fisheries products. It shall be integrated and be made consistent with the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Plan. The Programme shall employ market-driven approaches in promoting sustainable enterprise development by supporting strategic enabling conditions and strengthening linkages of farmers and fisherfolk enterprises and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to markets, financing, capacity building and technology to enhance their productivity and income security; rehabilitate and expand their production areas and improve access thereto; and promote their compliance to local and international market standards. The Programme shall utilize existing tools, approaches and innovations in identifying priority agricultural and fishery products, partners and/or beneficiaries considering the criteria on suitability, market potential, impact on the poor, and number of beneficiaries and growers using the Commodity Prioritization Tool designed under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP). The Programme may also introduce new technologies to support the objectives of the Act. Priority agricultural and fishery products are those identified in the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan (AFMP) as published in the DA website.
The implementation of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Programme shall be consistent with the AFMP and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Plan (MSMEDP). The Programme shall likewise consider the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP). The goal or intended impact of the Programme is to ensure sustainability of agriculture and fishery enterprises and expand their economic opportunities. Its desired outcomes are: Improved productivity through enhanced business management; Increased enterprise income through expanded access to markets and product development/improvement; Improved maturity level/category of enterprises by upgrading its business processes; and An efficient, effective, timely, and properly documented programme implementation.