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Dalawang proyektong kaugnay sa pananaliksik sa niyog ang sinuri ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), sa ilalim ng Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) ng Niyog.

Ang ISP ng Niyog ay naglalayong pondohan at pagsama-samahin ang mga inisyatibo at proyekto para mapaunlad ang industriya ng niyog sa bansa.

Ang mga proyektong ito ay isinasagawa ng Institute of Biological Sciences ng

Organic vegetables produced by the farmers of the Mt. Kitanglad Agri Tourism Farm (MKATF) in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon were distributed by the Department of Science and Technology - Region 10 (DOST-10) to about 530 families in Bukidnon on April 24, 2020.

MKATF is one of the sites of the Science for the Convergence of Agriculture and Tourism (SciCAT) program being funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science

The Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) conducted its first wave of relief operations in Pampanga on May 7.

This was accomplished through the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) program of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Led by Walter L. Pacunana, the PSAU IP-TBM team opted for healthier food options using the food-based technologies

Addressing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) launches its initiative on “Manok at Itlog sa Pamayanan,” which is one of the subcomponents of “Pagkain at Kabuhayan” under the GALING-PCAARRD Kontra Covid-19 program.

This is following the launch of the Good Agri-Aqua Livelihood Initiatives towards National Goals-PCAARRD

Global and local perspective on food security, as well as an assessment of the food chain in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic will be discussed during a webinar organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

The webinar titled, “Food security challenges and opportunities under the new normal,” will be held on June 30, 2020 at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Philippine Time. It will be

The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) conducted relief operations in six towns of Laguna: Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Sta. Cruz, Lumban, and Los Baňos on April 29.

This was accomplished through the Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubation (ATBI) program of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Led by LSPU-ATBI project leader Engr. Isabelita T. Domingo, the team provided

Irrigation continues to be an important aspect in crop production. However, the unstable water supply for agriculture calls for an efficient use of irrigation water, among other measures. Achieving sustainable food production amidst concern for water availability in agriculture, remains to be a challenge.

This challenge in sugarcane production has been addressed by a project of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) titled, “Comparative study of subsurface drip and furrow irrigation systems for

A research and development program that aimed to boost the sugarcane industry in the country resulted in 24% increase in average yield (tons cane per hectare [TC/ha]) of sugarcane and reduced fertilizer use by 15% to 25%.

This was the highlight of the accomplishments of the program, “Boosting the sugarcane industry through smart farming techniques.”

The program, which has five project components is led by Dr. Armando N. Espino, Jr. of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU). It is monitored

Five barangays per municipality of Laguna can soon have fresh supply of vegetables by adopting improved home garden systems through a project.

The project, “Participatory Enhancement of Food Security in Laguna through S&T-based Home Garden Systems” was recently approved for funding by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). It will focus on the adoption of improved home garden

“COVID 19 is a wake-up call for all of us, irrespective of country.”

Thus said Dr. Paul Teng, chair of the board of directors of the International Science for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications.

Teng was one of the speakers during the webinar organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Themed, “Food security challenges and opportunities under the new normal,” the virtual

As a way of ensuring food security in Metro Manila, the project gave materials initially to three barangays to jumpstart their vegetable garden using urban gardening technologies, such as the Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) and Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics.

This initiative is part of the GALING-PCAARRD Kontra COVID-19 Program of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology

Gardening for food in the city where land and space are limited was once impossible to urban settlers. Now, urban gardening is gaining interest in the cities especially in Metro Manila.

This interest to plant more has become a growing possibility for city dwellers. The COVID-19 lockdown periods have driven most of them to plant their own food at their own homes. Besides, government programs are pushing for urban gardening to address food security and nutritional well-being of the Filipinos.

Of the many

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) recently provided 400 face masks to the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), its sister agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The face masks called REwear™ are made of natural cotton fabric, produced through PTRI’s water-repellent textile finishing technology under its Smart R&D Textile Program.

The REwear™ mask is re-usable, washable, and re-wearable. It also

The importance of women’s role in Philippine agriculture is steadily gaining attention and importance. It is vital that gender perspectives are incorporated in crafting policies and systems in the agriculture sector. This webinar, organized by the International Potato Center (CIP) in collaboration with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) and Climate Change, Agriculture, and

Unjust, unhealthy, and unsustainable.

These best describe the country’s food system in the “old normal” according to Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr., Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology, a collegial advisory body under the Department of Science and Technology.

Unjust, because both consumers and farmers have lost control of the food system. Input suppliers dictate the price of inputs, while traders dictate the price of outputs.

As a case in point, Rasco cited the recent dive