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June 16-30, 2001
BAR grants P5M for the establishment of
DA-RFRDC region 6
by Mary Charlotte O. Fresco
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research
has recently awarded a total of P5M institutional development
support to the DA-Regional Fisheries Research and Development
Center (RFRDC) in Region 6. This support intended to
accelerate the development and establishment of the
new research center in Pototan, Iloilo. Also, the grant
will be used in the procurement of necessary research
facilities and equipment to hasten the implementation
of R&D projects and activities in the region.
The research center's integrated regional
R&D programs will be tied to modernizing the three
fisheries sub-sector namely: Aquaculture: development
of sustainable aquaculture; Capture Fisheries: integrated
fishery resource management of Panay gulf; and Post
harvest and Marketing: integrated and diversified processing
of small pelagics, mussels, oysters and seaweeds.
Based on the site development plan submitted
by the Region VI to BAR, the project component will
cover the construction of administrative building, dormitory,
recreational area, motor pool, treatment plant, perimeter
fence and lighting, landscaping, power house and quarters.
On the other hand, the equipment and facilities
necessary for the operationalization of the center include:
office facilities (fax machine, computers, projectors,
etc.,), dissolve oxygen meter, refractometer 0.75 Hp
pressure tank with motor, and radio communication equipment.
It is perceived that the center needs
to upgrade its technological capability to effectively
undertake various R&D programs, technical training,
information and support services to benefit its intended
clienteles particularly the fisherfolk. Likewise, the
center will undertake projects to generate appropriate
fisheries technologies that are sustainable and environmentally
sound that will address the long-standing problems in
fishery industry. 
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Balanced fertilization strategy found profitable
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Developing a culture of excellence in BPI
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BPI reviews 15 completed studies
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BAR grants P5M for the establishment of DA-RFRDC region 6
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FIAC to initiate R&D project for corn and legumes farmers
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ERP challenges FIDA: transform into a modern-age organization
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JICA experts to visit BAR for possible linkup
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Philfruits, Philcorn establishment plan presented
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PinoyFarmer business development program: an update
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Sec Montemayor enforces three indicators to solve poverty
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