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The dreary road leading to the evacuation area in Mendez, Cavite was almost empty aside from the ash fall and the random barking of dogs left in their owners’ houses. Despite the dismal atmosphere, the journey of volunteers of two Department of Science and Technology (DOST) agencies ended brightly as smiles of evacuees filled the covered court plaza of Mendez, Cavite.

With the aim to strengthen the efforts in achieving the Harmonized National R&D Agenda for the Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Sector (HNRDA-AANR 2017-2022), officials from the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) and Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) visited the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Res ources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) on January 24,

Agribusiness Master Class (AMC) Philippines was officially launched through the conduct of its first module on November 25-29, 2019 at the Quest Hotel and Conference in Cebu.

The class was launched by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), together with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research

More projects on engineered bamboo will be implemented through the collaboration of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), and the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-ERDB). This is made possible through PCAARRD’s partnership with China.

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Isang maliit na bersyon ng sistema ng aquaponics ang ipinamamalas sa University of the Philippines Diliman-Institute of Biology (UP-IB). Ito ay upang ipakita kung paano nagiging epektibo ang sistema ng ‘floating’ at ‘media bed’ aquaponics.

Ito ay pinangunahan ni Dr. Wenresti G. Gallardo, isang Balik Scientist at dalubhasa sa larangan ng ‘aquaculture’ at ‘marine science.’ Bahagi si Dr. Gallardo ng Balik Scientist Program (BSP) ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources

Leaders and implementers of projects funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) were recently capacitated with knowledge and skills on extension project management.

This was done through the training, “Effective Management of Extension Projects: Assessment and Terminal Report Writing” conducted by the Benguet State University (BSU) in collaboration with the Cordillera

MAGALANG, Pampanga – Tatlong sentro ng research and development (R&D) para sa sampalok, patatas, at kamote ang itinatag sa ilalim ng Niche Centers in the Regions for Research and Development (NICER) Program ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Sa pangunguna ni Dr. Edna A. Anit, Direktor ng Crops Research Division (CRD) ng DOST - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), isinagawa ang inception meeting ng tatlong

Nagsagawa kamakailan ng ‘pre-terminal review’ ang Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) para sa proyektong, “Field Verification Testing of Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (PGP) for Enhanced Growth and Induced Pest and Disease Resistance in Rice and Corn.” Layon ng aktibidad na tasáhin ang mga resulta ng proyekto mula sa kolaborasyon ng pitong rehiyon bilang tugon sa nalalapit nitong

Pinaplano na ang pagbuo ng ‘demucilager-fermenter-dryer’ para sa kakaw. Ito ay sa tulong ng bagong-aprubadong proyekto na pinondohan ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Ang proyektong, “Design, Development and Optimization of an Automated Combined Mechanical Demucilager-Fermenter-Dryer for Cacao,” ay magdidisenyo at bubuo ng makinang may tatlong gamit o operasyon. Ang

May bagong ‘dehydrator machine’ na epektibong makapagpapatuyo ng materyales sa paggawa ng herbal tea. Ito ay ginawa ng Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), sa pamamagitan ng proyektong pinondohan ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Sa pamamagitan ng dehydrator machine, ang mga prodyuser ng herbal tea sa Iloilo, tulad ng Ephrathah Farms, ay magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently held a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing with 30 participating state universities and colleges (SUCs) under the program, “Support to the University's Strategies in Technology Acceleration Initiatives by Nurturing the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Offices of the Consortia Member Agencies - Phase 2 or SUSTAIN

A project funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) will aim to understand traditional maize or corn and its origin of resistance against the Asian corn borer (ACB) through antibiotics, antixenosis, and tolerance.

Titled, “Mechanism of Resistance of Philippine Traditional Maize Varieties against Asian Corn Borer, Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenee),” the project will be

Nagdaos kamakailan lang ang Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) ng isang pagpupulong upang opisyal na pasimulan ang pagpapatupad ng proyektong pinamagatang, “Mechanism of Resistance of Philippine Traditional Maize Varieties against Asian Corn Borer, Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenee).”

Ang proyektong pinangungunahan ni Dr. Merdelyn C. Lit ng Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the

Papua New Guinea (PNG) officials, headed by its Minister of Parliament (MP), Honorable Ross Seymour, recently visited the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

During the visit, PNG explored possible initiatives with the Council on agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR), and on policy formulation. PNG hopes that the visit will help them in attaining their five-year

Dr. Feliciano Banaag Calora, Sr., considered by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) as one of its champions for the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sector, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 87.

Having served as a member of the Governing Council for about 20 years and a consultant as Lead Entomologist for R&D in various agricultural commodities. Dr.