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Four farmer cooperators of the Science and Technology Community-based Farm (STCBF) for oyster mushroom shared their success stories. This was during the farmers’ forum in the recently concluded Uong-Balat Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA).

Uong and balat, the Ilocano equivalent for oyster mushroom and sea cucumber, respectively, were featured in the event.

On his 49th day as the newly appointed Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Steven J. Robinson visited the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) on February 28, 2019.

The visit was part of his itinerary to meet with Australia’s key partners in Los Baños and with several Australia Awards scholars.

Technology generators supported by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) presented their technologies and innovations to the representatives from the regional offices (ROs) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on February 4, 2019 at the Crimson Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Findings of a study revealed that cooperative plays an important role in stimulating adoption of technology and improving production and marketing efficiencies of coffee and dairy buffalo by linking farmers to markets, providing inputs, and assisting in the development of farmers’ skills.

The study, “Role of Cooperatives in Technology Adoption for Improved Production and Market Efficiency in Coffee and Dairy Buffalo” is funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural

The project, “Impact Assessment of Filipinnovation Coral Rehabilitation Program in the Philippines” was reviewed by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) on January 10, 2019.

The review was done to evaluate whether the project was able to achieve its objectives and expected outputs after two years and three months of implementation (November 2016 to January 2019). The project

A study titled “Supply Chain Improvement of Commercially Important Forest Vines in Selected Areas in the Philippines” found that there are three major handicraft production and supply networks in the country. These are in Quezon-Batangas-Camarines, Bohol-Cebu, and Aklan. The major processes along the chain are vine extraction or gathering, handicraft production, vine consolidating, and trading.

These findings were discussed during a midterm review, a monitoring and evaluation activity, conducted by the

Laguna de Bay provides multiple uses and services benefitting various sectors. It does not only serve as a major source of income for many households but a source of food for the communities surrounding the area. The continuous degradation of the lake’s water quality endangers the well-being of households dependent on the lake.

Creating and implementing a sustainable and equitable management program for the lake remains to be a challenge due to its multiple and conflicting uses. For instance,

A project explores Amaranthus spinosus as a potential dietary protein for tilapia. The project, funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), is being implemented by the Isabela State University (ISU) and the University of San Carlos (USC).

Amaranthus spinosus is a shrub with thorny branches and cluster of flowers. It is also known as ‘spiny amaranth,’ or ‘pigweed’ in English and

A technology pitching on Queen pineapple (QP), sweet potato, and coconut was conducted during the second day of the Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) of the Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (BCAARRD).

Attended by farmers and investors from the region, the activity took place at the Farmers Bounty Village in Cabangan, Camalig, Albay, on March 8, 2019.

Known for its iconic Mt. Mayon, chili ice cream, pinangat, bicol express, and pili nuts, Bicol has been a popular destination for travellers. Although identified to be susceptible to typhoons, landslides, and volcanic eruptions brought by the fast-recovering Mt. Mayon, it has proven its ability to sustain agricultural production.

This was greatly appreciated during the conduct of the Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (BCAARRD) Agri-Farms and

An inception meeting for the launching of three R&D projects was held recently at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD). These projects are titled, Saving the Heirloom corn varieties of Kalinga Province; Purple Yam (Dioscorea alata Linn.) Quality Planting Material Production through Aeroponics; and Improvement of ‘Carabao’ Mango Production and Fruit Quality through Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL)

Deadline: April 15, 2019

The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is looking for qualified personnel to full up the available Associate Scientist and Assistant Scientist positions (Permanent). Agency employees with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

LUCBAN, Quezon – Endangered tree species, ‘Makaasim’ and ‘Batikuling,’ will soon have high quality planting stocks through a project.

The project, “S&T Interventions on the Production of Quality Planting Materials of Two Important Forest Tree Species [Makaasim (Syzygium nitidum Benth) and Batikuling (Litsea leytensis Merr.)] Indigenous in Mt. Banahaw de Lucban,” is being monitored and funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the

The Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD) of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) held its first sustainability planning workshop for the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) offices.

The workshop, which involved two batches of participants, was held on March 1, 2019 at the R.D. Guerrero III Room, DOST-PCAARRD Innovation and Technology

Pinahintulutan at malugod na tinanggap ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) ang MIMAROPA Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (MAARRDEC) bilang isang bagong consortium.

Ang pag-apruba at malugod na pagtanggap sa MAARRDEC bilang pinakabagong consortium ay ginanap sa nagdaang 4th Special Directors’ Council meeting ng PCAARRD kamakailan.

Ang MAARRDEC ang