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BAR's Accomplishments (1987-2006)

 

1987

• Assessment of R&D manpower and equipment in the DA
  
• Establish linkages and partnerships with other institutions
  
• Highlighted accomplishment: First BAR Conference in August 1987

1988

• Putting in place the elements necessary for a properly functioning research system in the Department
  
• BAR as the secretariat of the DA's Research Advisory Committee
  
• Established the NAREA (with PCARRD and PCAMRD)
  
• Highlighted accomplishment: Srengthening linkages with various agencies (bureaus, regional offices, attached agencies, SCUs, legislative branch of the government, foreign institutions, and public)

1989

• Initiated the creation of Farming Systems Research and Development Network (FSRDN) with ATI and FSSRI.
  
• First National Research Symposium (NRS)
  
• Most outstanding accomplishment: publication of the NAREA (contains DA's priorities in agricultural research and extension, 1988-1992)

1990

• Approval of AO No. 105 (policy guidelines improving the prioritization, implementation and evaluation of research and extension projects in DA)
  
• Comprehensive manpower development program at BAR

1991

• DA R&D Stations Rationalization Program
  
• DA R&D Program for the Rehabilitation of the Mt. Pinatubo affected areas in Central Luzon
  
• First International Rubber Research Conference, October 24-November 2, 1991 at the Manila Pavillon

1992

• Updating NAREA
  
• BAR as secretariat of DA R&D Rationalization Program
  
• Implementation of National Fisheries Research Program (NFRP) and National Fisheries Outreach Plan (NFOP)

1993

• Development of Key Commercial Crops Development Program (KCDDP)
  
• Completed the DA Research Monitoring System (DARMS) which serve as database for basic information on researches conducted by DA
  
• Implementation of manpower development program for fisheries

1994

• The Philippines hosted the 3rd Asian Farming Systems Symposium where BAR acted as the secretariat
  
• BAR coordinated, monitored and funded programs for the Grains Production Enhancement Program (GPEP) - Production Technology Component (R&D) and various projects and activities under the Fisheries Sector Program (FSP)
  
• Updated NAREA 2000

1995

• Gintong Ani for Corn, Gintong Ani Program(GAP) -- High Value Commercial Crops, and the Philippine Integrated Pest Management Program (KASAKALIKASAN) were the alternative sources of funds for other R&D activities of the Bureau.

1996

• The medium term implementation of the Gintong Ani for Corn R&D at the national level was entrusted to the Bureau.
  
• The Bureau implemented the Corn-Techno-Demo Projects.
  
• The DA-Research Monitoring System was redesigned to run via the Internet and to gather pertinent information for management purposes, especially for agricultural policy formulation and for improving R&D planning and implementation activities.
  
• BAR concentrated on the provision of effective administrative and management coordination of the R&D components of the Gintong Ani Programs. Close attention was given to BAR's relationships with other agencies and institutions in terms of research project implementation, information networking and other endeavors.

1997

• BAR spearheaded the implementation of the Community-based Participatory Action Research (CPAR). It dealt with the implementation of corn R&D programs particularly on open-pollinated varieties and hybrid varieties. The Corn Block Farming was launched as an offshoot to enhance the strategies of corn R& D and extension programs.
  
• Pursued the Agricultural Sustainability Advancement Project (ASAP) which was funded through the Agricultural Research Fund of Senator Edgardo J. Angara.
  
• Procurement of new computer units with advance capabilities and BAR connected to Internet.
  
• Establishment of AGRINET, an interconnectivity among the DA units.
  
• Supported the development and establishment of Philippine Fisheries Information System (PhilFIS) network for fisheries and aquatic resources.
  
• Reproduction of Nine (9) Modules for DA On-Farm Research Manual.

1998

• The Implementing Rules and Regulations of AFMA were translated and formulated into workable strategies as a direction to R&D management. Acting Secretary William D. Dar signed the AFMA-IRR on 10 July 1998.
  
• On 14 July 1998, Dr. Eliseo R. Ponce was appointed Director of BAR. He initiated the review and development of strategies underlying the implementation of R&D and the improvement of the NaRDSAF. These include the RDE participatory approach to agenda setting and program formulation, creation and establishment of RDE networks, adoption of the one system-one program approach, improved research prioritization and resource allocation.
  
• To embody the integrated R&D programs for specific commodities or sectors, the Bureau formulated the implementing guidelines on the preparation of the National Integrated Research and Development Programs (NIRDPs)
  
• The Bureau started the implementation of the manpower development program that consists of local and foreign trainings, workshops, symposia and conferences

1999

• A covenant was signed by NaRDSAF members on February 1999 to serve as the manifestation of support by all implementors and practitioners of R&D to the new modalities of the R&D system.
  
• The Farmer/Fisherfolk-Industry Advisory Committees of the different RDE networks were established.
  
• The Senior Scientist Advisory Committee was operationalized in providing direction and programs in RDE.
  
• The Council for Extension, Research and Development in Agriculture and Fisheries was approved by virtue of Executive Order 127.

2000

• Passage of Presidential Proclamation No. 382 declaring October 2-6 as the National Agriculture and Fisheries R&D Week.
  
• BAR organized and coordinated the Department of Agriculture of Thailand-BAR Joint Seminar Planning Workshop.
  
• Implemented the Institutional Development Program (IDP) that provides scholarship and training assistance to scientists and researchers.
  
• Legalized collaborations with in-country and international R & D institutions by signing a Memorandum of Agreement/ Understanding (MOU/MOA). It has packaged three R&D projects in collaboration with Winrock International, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mindanao Region:
  
• Pinoy Farmer Development Program
• Institutionalization of the Philippine CornResearchCenter (PhilCorn)
• R & D Program in Muslim Mindanao


• Signed MOA/MOU with INIBAP, ILASS, IBSRAM, ISAAA AND Thailand Department of Agriculture for future collaborative activities.
  
• The National Information Network (NIN) was established to interconnect institutions, agencies, bureaus and other entities under the DA.
  
• The Agriculture and Fisheries R&D Information System (AFRDIS) was established.
  
• 107 workstations within BAR were installed achieving the targeted 1:1 computer-staff ratio. Almost all of the workstations were connected to the Internet/Intranet enabling the bureau to operate 122 e-mail accounts and maintain 20 groups/distribution lists.
  
• Geographic Information System (GIS) - Research Evaluation Monitoring and Analysis of Projects (REMAP) was established and operationalized as a collaborative project with IRRI and other DA agencies.
  
• Started the publication and distribution of BAR new regular publications; BAR Chronicle (bi-monthly newsletter, started to 500 copies only per issue) and BAR Today (quarterly publication, 1000 copies per quarter).
  
• Establishment of the Scientific Publication Grant System of BAR to support scientific and professional association and scientific fora for the publication of scientific journals, handbook, books and scientific proceedings. Initial budget of 2.45 million was utilized.
  
• Beef up the existing database of scientific R&D literature by 334 percent.
  
• Launch the Agriculture and Fisheries R&D Information System (2000).
  
• Eleven R&D Institutions developed Local Area Networks with grants from BAR.
  
• Establishment of Central Luzon Cluster of AFRDIS Online.
  
• Launching of BAR website
  
• Launching of R&D Information System and Admin Systems.

2001

• On-Farm Research (OFR) programs were implemented in 15 regions of the country with a funding support from BAR and GMA Corn program.
  
• A sub-component of the Grains Sector Development Program (GSDP) was implemented to develop technologies that will ensure a stable supply of white corn at affordable prices and provide various industries with a sufficient supply of quality corn at competitive price.
  
• BAR, in coordination with the BPI and the DA-Southern Mindanao integrated agricultural Research Center (SMIARC), initially established the Philippine Fruits Research Institute (PhilFruits) and the PhilCorn.

2002

• Involvement of BAR in the conduct of CGIAR Annual General Meeting in the Philippines
  
• BAR partnered with international R&D institutions in the conduct of national research: International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  
• Inception of the Post-Production Systems and the Quality Systems networks
  
• Integration of the Grains Postharvest sub-network under the Post-Production Systems network
  
• Fishery Biotechnology was introduced this year , and was considered for elevation to a national network
  
• Development of Zonal Research Centers for Agriculture (ZRCAs) in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao through Administrative Order No. 24
  
• BAR prepared and disseminated a HRD profile format as part of its HRD database information system
  
• Funding in the construction of DA-ARMMIARC, DA-CARIARC, DA-CEMIARC, and DA-BFAR Regional Fisheries Center XIII R&D buildings
  
• Launched the RIARCS Operations manual nationwide
  
• Creation of Research and Development Management Committee (RDMC) through Special Order 721
  
• BAR has activated the FRDIS-PREGINET interconnectivity
  
• BAR developed and launched the ASEAN-Asian Vegetable R&D Center website, which highlights the 2001 AARNET forum
  
• BAR Today (now BAR Digest) became available online, with archives dating back to 1999
  
• The BAR intra-web was developed for a more accessible communication and information dissemination within the Bureau
  
• The internet connection of BAR was improved; server was shifted to an HP NetServer LC 2000 complete with Microsoft's Internet Security Acceleration to accommodate more web users and ease internet traffic

2003

• BAR addressed the weak research-extension linkage through the CPAR program
  
• BAR transferred from their previous office the Agricultural Training Institute to the newly completed Research and Development Management Information Center (RDMIC) located at the corner of Visayas Avenue and Elliptical road
  
• BAR formally launched its bid for the ISO 9001/2000 Certification
  
• BAR launched the Agritech Online, a one-stop-shop knowledge portal. Agritech Online is a repository of information relevant to farming and agribusiness composed of the following sections - Agribalita, AgriGaling, AgriKonek, AgriGabay, and AgriKaalaman
  
• BAR Digest won the GAWAD Oscar Florendo awardee for Best News Magazine
  
• The BAR GIS laboratory was established
  
• BAR collaborated with ICRISAT for the adoption of its legume varieties and technologies
  
• BAR signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with WorldFish Center to develop cooperative and collaborative projects for the sustainable management and development of aquatic resources
  
• BAR signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) for the implementation of the BAR - LBP National Technology Commercialization Program
  
• BAR and ATI holds 1st Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Forum

2005

• The Bureau's organizational arrangement was restructured to "realign the assignment of staff towards an improved performance and implementation of the Bureau's mandate, policies, and programs"
  
• BAR's commitment to fully coordinate and manage the implementation of the National Technology Commercialization Program (NTCP), which lead to the creation of the Technology Commercialization Unit
  
• The Intellectual Property Rights Office was created to ensure that IPs generated through BAR funds are given proper IP protection through registration with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
  

2006

• Set eight-point priority areas with the aim of contributing to the progress and development of the country through research and development
  
• Awarded with the ISO 9001:2000 certification by the TUV-SUV Philippines
  
• Received the Aduyon Award for partnership in agriculture as a recognition of BAR's long-standing collaboration with the Benguet State University
  
• Developed the Agribusiness Development Project (ADP) to support the regional R&D funds for continuous operations at the R&D centers
  
• NTCP was signed and approved by DA through Department Administrative Order No. 3 Series of 2006
  
• Regional clustered technology forums were implemented in strategic locations in the country
  
• Resulting technologies from the different activities of the technology program were featured in DZRB Radyo ng Bayan- Maunlad na Magsasaka Program and NBN Channel 4 TV program- Mag-Ari Tayo