.::. BAR Chronicle .::. A monthly publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research

Vol. 5 No. 5
May. 1-31, 2004
DA celebrates Farmers' and Fisherfolk's Month
by Likha C. Cuevas

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Farmer’s and Fisherfolk’s Month kicked off with the Agri-Aqua and Agri-Machinery Fair on May 17, 2004 at the DA Compound, Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City. The theme for this year’s celebration is, “Sigla’t Yaman sa Sakahan at Pangisdaan, Pagkaing Sapat Para sa Lahat.” DA Secretary Luis P. Lorenzo led the ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a thanksgiving mass at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) Convention Hall.

The Agri-Machinery exhibits by the Bureau of PostHarvest Research and Extension (BPRE), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and AMMDA were showcased from May 17-27, 2004.

There were also exhibits from the DA Gintong Masaganang Ani (GMA) Project Management Office (PMO), Support Services, and DA Regional Field Unit (RFU) Clusters. Other participating agencies under Support Services are: BSWM, Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), Agriculture Training Institute (ATI), Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Products Standards (BAFPS), Agricultural Credit and Policy Council (ACPC), Quedan Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (QUEDANCOR), National Nutrition Council (NNC), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Livelihood Corporation (LIVECOR), and National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC).

Different institutions and regional units took charge of the exhibits each day during the celebration. On May 18, Rice and Corn Day was observed with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), National Food Authority (NFA), and Rice/Corn PMO as lead agencies. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Philippine Fisheries Development Council (PFDA) led the observation of the Fisheries Day on May 19. High Value Commodity Crops (HVCC) were given importance on May 20 with the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), National Tobacco Administration (NTA), Cotton Development Authority (CODA), and HVCC PMO showcasing their respective commodities. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Livestock Development Council (LDC), National Meet Inspection Commission (NMIC), National Dairy Authority (NDA), and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) were in charge of the Livestock and Poultry Day on May 21.