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February 1-15, 2000
Urban agriculture RDE network established
by Thea Kristina M. Pabuayon
Last 12 January 2000, representatives
from the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), Cavite
State University (CvSU), Central Luzon State University
(CLSU), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), UP Los Baños
(UPLB), DA-RFU IV and Benguet State University (BSU)
attended the consultation meeting on the establishment
of the Urban Agriculture RDE network at the CERDAF Board
Room, ATI Building, Diliman, Quezon City.
During the meeting, various urban agriculture
activities were presented. These included the operation
of vegetable and ornamental modules of the ATI Regional
Trainig Centers, technology showcases in CLSU, maintenance
of greenhouses by the CvSU, development of compost for
potted ornametals project of BSU, and the Agro-Industrial
Development Program of UPLB.
Also, a draft concept on the formulation
of the National Integrated Urban Agriculture RDE program
was discussed to identify lead and member agencies,
formulate mechanisms for integrating the current urban
agriculture efforts, and present the new modality in
agenda setting, planning and formulaiton for RDE in
Agriculture and Fisheries. As agreed, th participants
were tasked to prepare a report on the current status
of urban agriculture in their respective agencies and
areas, which will be used as an input in the formulation
of the RDE framework on urban agriculture.
February 1-15 2000 Articles: ::
BAR
integrates DA R&D action plans
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Meeting
on proposed institutional development program (IDP)
framework held
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DA
units identify top five R&D commodities
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Urban agriculture RDE network established
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Farmers'
kids abandoning agriculture
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First APEC workshop on agricultural technology transfer
and training
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Some practical tips: why character counts
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BAR's senior project adviser attends international meeting
on biosafety
::: More February 2000 articles :::
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