Four farmer cooperators of the Science and Technology Community-based Farm (STCBF) for oyster mushroom shared their success stories. This was during the farmers’ forum in the recently concluded Uong-Balat Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA).
Uong and balat, the Ilocano equivalent for oyster mushroom and sea cucumber, respectively, were featured in the event.
The testimonials focused on the benefits of the STCBF technologies in enhancing the production of oyster mushroom.
Allan Arcalas, farmer cooperator of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) on the STCBF for sea cucumber in La Union, shared the benefits on the use of sea ranching technology and how it has helped in improving his income.
The FIESTA, which has the theme, “Agri-aqua industry for sustainable growth and collective prosperity,” was held at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City on March 13-15, 2019. It was organized by the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC).
FIESTA is a technology promotion, transfer and commercialization platform initiated by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).