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Jun 1-30, 2003
Corn network zeroes in on
budget issue
by Ma. Lizbeth J. Baroña,
with reports from Karen Salandanan
Everything else can change either for
the better or for worse, but one thing is definite:
projects cannot be left hanging.
This dilemma squeezed out the extent of
dedication of the people in corn research, and their
resourcefulness. The Network is currently working on
six high impact projects (HIPs) and 14 regular projects.
With total budget requirements for all projects at more
than P5.5M, and with a relatively lower 2003 budget
for the network, recommendations of tapping other sources
of funds were discussed during the 2nd Quarterly Core
Technical Meeting of the National Corn RDE Network held
at the Farming Systems and Soil Resources Institute
(FSSRI) conference room in the University of the Philippines
Los Banos, June 21, 2003.
The financial status of the four projects
of the National Corn Action Program was one of the agenda.
Fast-tracking of the processing of the MOA and release
of funds for the Corn Technologies Promotion and Commercialization
Program was recommended. This is a joint project of
the DA-GMA Corn Program and the Bureau of Agricultural
Research (BAR). It will initially focus on Regions II,
VIII, and X due to budget constraints.
Processing of the MOA of three other projects
was also recommended. These projects are: a) On-Farm
research and outreach in major white corn-growing areas,
b) Technical complementation to institutionalize Farming
Systems Approach (FSA) to the National and Regional
Corn RDE Programs; and c) National seed production and
distribution of improved white corn seeds, a Grains
Sector Development Program (GSDP)-funded project.
The Farmer-Scientist Training Program
(FSTP), which will end in July 31 this year requested
for additional funding. Program proponent Dr. Romulo
Davide was advised to submit a new detailed project
proposal and budget requirement.
Capsule proposals submitted to the network
were also reviewed. These include: a) Safeguarding the
local diversity of traditional white corn germplasm
in the Philippines; b) Knowledge-based corn yield forecasting
system c) Profile of Mycotoxin in corn; d) Awareness
campaign on Mycotoxin prevention and control; and e)
Development, testing, and evaluation of sensors for
solar radiation, air temperature, rainfall and wind
measurements. Leaders of the proposed projects were
requested to submit detailed proposals, budget requirements
and work plans for evaluators and technical reviewers.
Network officials present in the meeting
were Dr. Artemio Salazar, Dr. Romeo Labios, Dr. Emiliana
Bernardo, team leader, assistant team leader, and adviser
respectively; CTT members Dr. Eduardo Paningbatan for
Soil Science and Dr. Reynaldo Acda for Agricultural
Engineering were also present. Lot Pua, and Ana Gabatin,
network staff, and Karen Salandanan, of DA-BAR, assisted
in the meeting. 
June 1-30 2003 Articles:
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BAR, NTLs deal with budget adjustments
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Lorenzo impresses agri world conference
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DA-GMA Corn Program sets action agenda
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First nat'l confab on fisheries hoists TCP challenge
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ARMMIARC R&D bldg readies for multifunction
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A round up of ICTS activities
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GIS seminar in 13th PAPCA national convention held
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BAR participates in NCC celebration
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Corn network zeroes in on budget issue
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The fight against Musa diseases
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Philippines' first tilapia sperm bank is also the world's first
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Kakawate and its many uses
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