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In an effort to intensify the delivery of science and technology (S&T) services through research and development, (R&D) particularly in the area of resource economics, a training course on Economic Valuation of Environment and Natural Resources was organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). To conduct this training, the Council partnered with the Economy and Environment

Poor larval feeding has been linked to the low production of milkfish fry in hatcheries in the Philippines. To be able to boost the production of milkfish fry, the University of the Philippines (UPV) has released a manual on Improved Milkfish Hatchery Management and Production Techniques. The manual offers improved protocols and techniques for high density larval rearing, which can increase milkfish fry production by 200 to 300%. The manual involves techniques such as increased feeding, use of

The Socio-Economics Research Division (SERD) conducted a two-day workshop for the program, “Ex Ante Analysis of the Philippine Carabao Center’s (PCC) Livestock Biotechnology for Water Buffalo, Cattle, Goat and Swine” recently at Sol Y Viento Resort, Calamba City, Laguna.

The program aims to determine the economic worth of the livestock biotechnologies on reproduction, animal health and nutrition, and product development under the Philippine setting.

Dr. Ernesto O. Brown, SERD

GUINDULMAN, Bohol—Local government unit of this town formally received a mud crab hatchery from a government project recently. 

The hatchery is expected to supply crablets for the benefit of mud crab farmers from Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Leyte.  

Constructed in 2014 with funding from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST- PCAARRD), the hatchery is manned by technical staff who were

Basal diet for mud crab which can be used to supplement traditional or natural crab feed by 50 percent has been identified in a study.

Dr. Mae Catacutan of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo conducted the study.

With funding support from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), the project seeks to identify a

Dr. Edwin C. Villar, former Director of the Livestock Research Division (LRD), is appointed as the new Deputy Executive Director for Research and Development (R&D) of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). Dr. Villar officially took his oath with DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo at the DOST main office last October 1, 2015 during the Governing Council meeting.

As the Deputy

Inadequate capital is a common constraint among small-scale farmers and fisherfolk. Monetary problems also limit their households to pursue other livelihood activities that could augment the family income.

To address these financing needs, the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), through the People’s Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC), implemented the program, Agricultural Microfinance Program (AMP) for Small Farmers and Fisherfolk and their Households. Since 2009, the program has

Why do I care?

This question echoed among participants in a climate change forum held at the Senate of the Philippines, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City recently. 

Themed Summit of Conscience for the Climate, the event gathered participants from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), Climate Change Commission, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Ateneo de Manila,

How viable are the country’s livestock biotechnologies?

In a bid to address this concern, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) is currently looking into the viability of livestock biotechnologies, particularly for water buffalo, cattle, goat, and swine.  

The study is in connection with the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC)-funded project titled, Ex Ante Economic Analysis of the PCC

The 2nd Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) Agricultural Policy Advisory Group Meeting recognized the policy papers of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) as the most popular and top viewed papers in the FFTC Asia-Pacific Agricultural Policy Platform (FFTC-AP) website. The policy papers describe pertinent Philippine laws and regulations in the agriculture, aquatic and

A High Level Policy Dialogue on Investment in Agricultural Research for Sustainable Development  in the Asia-Pacific Region is being organized by the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), in partnership with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations-Regional Office for Asia-Pacific (FAO-RAP), Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) and International Food Policy Research

The town of Enrile, Cagayan held its Peanut Harvest Fiesta recently.  

With the theme, “Convergence of Technologies and Support Institutions for Sustainable Peanut Industry Amidst Climate Change,” the event was attended by representatives from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), Department of Agriculture (DA), local farmers, and staff and researchers from state colleges and

An ongoing project on Philippine Mallard Duck, is expected to increase its average production of 201 eggs annually to 256 eggs annually.  

The selection and breeding project is under the Duck Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) initiated by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). 

The National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center- Bureau of Animal Industry (NSPRDC-BAI),

Goat raising, a practical business venture requiring low initial capital, is not popular among farmers as a livelihood option due to their lack of proper skills and motivation to improve goat management.

To change farmers’ perception towards goat raising, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), together with its partners spearheaded the Farmer Livestock School on Goat Enterprise

The nation’s bountiful biodiversity resources offer great opportunities for the promotion and development of products and services and serve as a potent tool in restoring the country’s economic success.

Working closely with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Philippines, through the Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Service (FASPS) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), established the Philippine Program on Wealth Creation for Biodiversity Resources,