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Dr. Edwin C. Villar, Deputy Executive Director for Research and Development of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), delivered the keynote message during the opening of the FIESTA on Jackfruit at Iba Pa at the Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City Leyte on August 8, 2017.
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Celebrating agri-aqua success with FIESTA on Jackfruit at iba pa. In a two-day event (August 8-9, 2017), the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Program (ViCAARP) showcases the research and development gains of jackfruit as a primary commodity with three other products coconut, pineapple, and shellfish.
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Participants of the Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) on Jackfruit at Iba Pa had their share of slices of jackfruits after the opening ceremonies of the event at the Upper Oval of the Visayas State University (VSU), Baybay City, Leyte.
The Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI), together with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), recently launched a two-year project to train rubber farmers and LGU staff in major rubber-producing provinces in the Philippines.
As one of the top rubber-producing country in the world, the Philippines was ranked 7th in the world in terms of producing
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The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) conducted the official inauguration of the established rubber nursery and budwood garden in Cavinti, Laguna.
The activity was done as part of the project, “Establishment of Rubber Nursery, Budwood Garden, and Demonstration Farm in Cavinti, Laguna: A Science and Technology-based (S&T)
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The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently co-sponsored a workshop titled, “National Symposium/Workshop on the Sustainable Use of Philippine Native Plants,” hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB). Held on July 5 – 6, 2017 at the Brentwood Suites, Quezon City, the event gathered advocates coming from government agencies, private
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Positioning Eastern Visayas jackfruit industry with better technologies. Jackfruit growers listen to a lecture of Dr. Francisco T. Dayap, Officer-in-Charge, Field Operations Division, Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 8, in Tacloban City.
Dayap presented the situationer and support program for the jackfruit industry in Eastern Visayas in one of the fora for the FIESTA on Jackfruit at Iba pa, which was held on August 8-9 at the Visayas State University (VSU) in
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A brighter landscape for the jackfruit industry through FIESTA. In a spirit of merry making typical of a real fiesta celebration, representatives of the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Program (ViCAARP), together with representatives from other agencies, joined the opening rites of the FIESTA on Jackfruit at Iba Pa at the Upper Oval of the Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte on August 8.
Dr. Edwin C. Villar (fourth from left), Deputy
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The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) joins various government agencies, private sectors, and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in discussing new R&D initiatives and formulate sustainable conservation practices on Philippine Native Plants and help revitalize the Philippine Floriculture industry in a workshop held at Brentwood Suites, Quezon City recently.
The low production of small ruminants like goat can be addressed by the use of foreign bloodlines of bucks, and purebred island born, but they can be quite expensive. Another production concern is inbreeding. This happens when the bucks that are available in the farms are related to the does’ offspring. Using these bucks for production can cause stunting in succeeding offspring.
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of
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Festivities opened the 30th founding anniversary of the Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) at the Abreeza Ayala Mall in Bajada, Davao City.
Mirroring the traditional rural celebration after a successful rice harvest, SMAARRDEC highlighted the festivities with the Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA). Aptly called “FIESTA sa Dabaw,” it featured major programs and technologies
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Dr. Danilo C. Cardenas, Deputy Executive Director for Administration, Resource Management and Support Services of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) (right), receives the award of recognition for his dedication, support, and guidance to the consortium during the Stakeholders’ Appreciation Night. The event is part of the 30th founding anniversary celebration of
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The University of Southeastern Philippines’ (USeP) cultural ensemble, the Pangkat Silayan provided the cultural backdrop to the festive mood during the opening program of the “FIESTA sa Dabaw,” which is part of the 30th founding anniversary of the Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC). Pangkat Silayan performed rhythmic tribal dances that delighted officials and guests who belonged to the 25 member agencies of
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“The Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) has successfully contributed to the remarkable growth of industries in Davao region today.”
This was declared by Dr. Lourdes C. Generalao, Chair of SMAARRDEC and President of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) during the opening of the “FIESTA sa Dabaw.”
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Edgar Bantolo Noble, proprietor of Centura Muscovado Mill in Laua-an, Antique, shared best practices on sugarcane production during a techno forum about Muscovado. The techno forum is part of the Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) organized by the Western Visayas Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVAARRDEC) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
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