Agrobiodiversity and urban biodiversity now form part of the proposed Philippine Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (PBSAP).
PCAARRD and the Mexico-based Yucatan Center for Scientific Research have recently formalized an agreement on joint R&D activities, particularly on coconut initiatives.
Balik Scientist, Dr. Ma. Rosario M. Diaz of California, USA, recently conducted a scientific forum on “Taxonomy and culture of Philippine microalgae” and on “Scientific writing and molecular techniques on microalgal taxonomy.”
Funding for five R&D projects on banana were approved anew recently by the Department of Science and Technology and PCAARRD. The projects are part of PCAARRD’s Industry Strategic S&T Plan (ISP) for banana.
LOS BANOS, Laguna ─ Twenty Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) staff and partners from all over the country gathered recently to package proposals for the Farm-Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA).
PASAY City ― PCAARRD showcased its organic farming technology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños’ (UPLB) S&T Forum and Exhibit held recently at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia.
PCAARRD Executive Director Patricio S. Faylon joined the 2nd Philippines-Argentina Bilateral Consultation Meeting (BCM) held recently at the Diamond Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
Mango growers in Bulacan and other neighboring provinces in Central Luzon recently reported high infestation of cecid fly.
Responding to its role of improving the capability of human resource in the agriculture, aquatic and natural resources sectors, PCAARRD now grants incentives to researchers who have published their research findings in refereed and Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-accredited journals.
There are many reasons to commercially produce organic fertilizer. Organic fertilizer is good for the soil. It improves soil structure, maintains good crop growth, and protects the environment.
A project between PCAARRD and the Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad of Argentina will pave the way for the sharing of practices and technologies in the vegetable production chain between Argentina and the Philippines.
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna: A two-day seminar workshop towards strengthening agricultural technology transfer and commercialization with focus on technology forecasting was held here recently.
Researchers from six agencies conducted a review of the different research and development projects on rice in line with the industry strategic plan recently.
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Philippine-Rural Development Administration (RDA) Alumni Association (PhilRAA) held its fifth convention at the E.O. Tan Hall, PCAARRD, Los Baños, Laguna on April 22-23, 2014.
KIAMBA, Saranggani– In 2011, MV Double Prosperity, a Panamanian-registered vessel carrying 65,000 metric tons of coal en route to India from Australia ran aground Bakud Reef off the coast of Kiamba town in Sarangani province in Southern Philippines.
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Philippine-Rural Development Administration (RDA) Alumni Association (PhilRAA) held its fifth convention at the E.O. Tan Hall, PCAARRD, Los Baños, Laguna on April 22-23, 2014.