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Ms. Marita A. Carlos, Director of the Applied Communication Division of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), receives the certificate of appreciation for the Council as a gold sponsor from Mr. Bonifacio T. Tan (left) and Ms. Teresita M. Pascual (right), President and Vice President, respectively,  of the  Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. during the 18th Davao 

A new breed of duck is poised to improve the Philippine duck industry anchored on the support of the private sector.  

Launched during the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW), Itik Pinas (IP), a genetically superior breeder duck, improves the egg-laying performance of the Philippine Mallard Duck from 55 to 70% per year with an egg weight of 65 grams, which is suited for balut processing.
 
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the

The horticulture program on fruits and vegetables of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Philippine Council of Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) was recently reviewed at the Council’s complex. The review was conducted to determine the project’s consistency with its target and objectives and its directions and constraints, if any.

DOST-PCAARRD Acting Executive

Papaya plants tolerant to bacterial crown rot (BCR) are being developed in a project funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

During a visit at the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), researchers of the project examined the potential BCR-tolerant lines

The Philippine-Rural Development Administration (RDA in South Korea) Alumni Association (PhilKoRAA) held its Sixth General Assembly and Convention on September 29-30, 2016 at the DOST-PCAARRD Innovation and Technology Center (DPITC), in Los Baños, Laguna. 

PhilKoRAA is composed of 220 fellows and trainees from DOST-PCAARRD’s National Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Network (NAARRDN) and other government and private organizations who have gone to RDA for

Dr. Melvin B. Carlos, Director of the Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD) of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), presents the Council’s Technology Transfer programs and other initiatives as well as the ongoing projects funded by the Philippine-Rural Development Administration (RDA in South Korea) Alumni Association (PhiKolRAA). This was during PhilKoRAA’s Sixth General

While Camiguin island is essentially known for its sweet lanzones, this province has something more to boast about. The island is blessed with natural attractions such as cool refreshing waters and waterfalls, panoramic view of the ocean, and potential divesites. One of such divesites is in barangay Cabuan, Guinsiliban in Camiguin.

Aware of such potential, the Cabuan Community Village Coastal Tour Association (CCVCTA) collaborated with the Department of Science and Technology and the

Nutrient formulations for the aeroponics system are being developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (IPB-UPLB). The formulations are being used to produce cheaper and clean potato planting materials through aeroponics.

Once tested for its effectiveness, the nutrient formulations will help in producing potato seeds using aeroponics, a soilless method of producing potato seeds wherein plant roots are enclosed in a dark compartment. Aeroponics

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently conducted a training for researchers on health management of fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks. 

Held at the Roque Lab., Miguel de Benavides Bldg., University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, the training Health Management for Fishes, Crustaceans and Mollusks, was organized by PCAARRD’s Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division

A review and evaluation of the Horticulture Program on Fruits and Vegetables was conducted recently in a two–day annual meeting.

The program is a joint undertaking of 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) with the collaboration of other agencies.   

Held at the Quest Hotel and Conference Centre in Cebu City,

Bacterial crown rot (BCR) has infiltrated the Philippine papaya industry. On its onset, it spoils an entire papaya plantation, wiping out at least 50% of the trees. This translates to production losses of up to US$ 10M per year, equivalent to 20% of the total papaya production (ACIAR HORT/2012/113). Rapidly, a thriving business collapses; investments drain out; and smallholder farmers lose. This creates instability in the livelihoods of farmers, not to mention its corresponding adverse effects

A forum for women entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector was conducted recently.

The forum aimed to enhance the skills of women entrepreneurs in the fisheries micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on the export of live and frozen shrimp and shrimp products.

Held at the EPHATHA Development Center, SACOP, Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga, the forum was spearheaded by the National Network on Women in Fisheries in the Philippines, Inc. (WINFISH).

The Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division of

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) is conducting a Roundtable Discussion today in preparation for the National Research and Development Conference. To be held on October 21, 2016, at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Mandaluyong City, the Conference, which will be led by DOST, aims to provide a venue for stakeholders’ consultation on the National Research and Development Agenda. The

A global technology search team from the Philippines visited Taiwan recently in search for innovations/advances in production and other potential application of microalgae suited under Philippine condition. 

Dr. Augusto E. Serrano, Jr., Program Leader of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) National Aquafeeds S&T Program from the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences-University of the

(From right to left) Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Acting Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD); Dr. Herminigilda A. Gabertan, Agricultural Center Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry-Los Baños National Crop Research, Development, and Production Support Center (BPI-LBNCRDPSC); and Dr. Fezoil Luz C. Decena, president of the PCAARRD Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC)