In a back to back activity held on October 7–8, PCAARRD conducted a program review on coffee, plant genetic resources (PGR), and vegetables at the Council’s Headquarters.
Dr. Stanley C. Malab of the Mariano Marcos State University was conferred a leadership award by PCAARRD at its recent awarding and recognition ceremonies held at New World Makati Hotel in Makati City.
A Workshop on Improving Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Southeast Asia was conducted recently at El Cielito Hotel, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
A renewed collaboration between DOST’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is in the offing.
BALANGA, Bataan – A memorandum of agreement was recently forged in connection with a coral restoration project for the coastal towns of Bagac, Bataan and Subic, Zambales as beneficiaries.
ALAMINOS, Pangasinan--A joint survey was conducted recently by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) and staff of the Coral Reef Restoration Program at Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan.
Representatives from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), a sectoral council of the Department of Science and Technology, visited Kiamba town in Saranggani recently.
Organic vegetable produce of farmer-cooperators in a project funded by DOST’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) was showcased in the recently concluded First Laguna Organic Agriculture Congress held at the Cultural Center of Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA – With such economic importance of coconut as an agricultural commodity, DOST’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) included coconut as a priority commodity under its Industry Strategic S&T Plan (ISP). The initiative seeks to improve national productivity through increasing nut yield by 226% in 2020.
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA - A workshop on sustainable land management (SLM) best practices was held recently at BP- International Makiling, Jamboree Site, Los Baños, Laguna.
An inception meeting cum workshop was held recently at the Isabela State University (ISU) to review the specifics of the project “Advancement of Science for the Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources of Falcata and Yemane.”
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) showcased updates and advances in technology on banana during the exhibit at the Davao Trade Expo 2014, SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City from November 19 to 22.
Los Baños, Laguna now boasts of its organically-produced vegetables. After a few months of seminar-lectures and hands-on trainings, the farmers of this town have started harvesting and selling their produce initially in fairs and festival.
Zamboanga City –It was Zamboangeños talents at its best as students join the city’s latest crusade: a dynamic sardine production in the Zamboanga Peninsula and better livelihood for its stakeholders.
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) took part in this year’s National Biotechnology Week Celebration held on November 24–28 at CHED Headquarters, University of the Philippines (UP) Campus, Diliman, Quezon City.
