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August 1-31, 2006
DA Sec instructs BAR to lead the way
by Rita T. dela Cruz
This was the gist of Agriculture Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban’s message during the 19th BAR Anniversary and National Technology Forum & Seminar Series on 7 August 2006, RDMIC Lobby, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City.
To lead the way to prosperity in the agriculture and fishery sectors, Secretary Panganiban instructed the Bureau to become a key player in the biotechnological revolution in the country. This is done by bringing technologies from R&D to make farmers and fisherfolk earn more and maintain the country’s food security.
In his speech, he commended BAR for its efforts in modernizing agricultural production and implementing technological advances. He likewise urged the whole DA system to “mobilize, upgrade, and disseminate knowledge and technologies for increased productivity.” With this endeavor, DA would be more result-oriented with streamlined regulatory function to give flexibility a proactive play of market forces. Particular emphasis should be given to disseminating the results of research and biotechnology down to the grassroots—where they are needed the most.
He tasked BAR to lead the National Technology Commercialization Program (NTCP) and improve the research extension system through the Community-based Participatory Action Research (CPAR) which is slowly reaping fruits through agribusiness development. He likewise instructed BAR to strengthen its ties with the local governments and SCUs. To date, there are 99 new projects undertaken in line with the National Regional Integrated Research and Development Extension Agenda and Programs (NIRDEAPs), which the Bureau is also leading.
In its bid to improve the lives of the Filipinos, BAR is at the helm of the Department’s drive for technology information campaign in the agricultural research community in the form of techno fora, field demonstrations, and regularly-held seminar series like the one initiated and coordinated by BAR. 
August 1-31 2006 Articles:
:: Government launches National Rubber Development Program
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DA Sec instructs BAR to lead the way
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Director Eleazar graces NBN's Serbisyong Bayan
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1st corn postharvest processing facility opens in North Cotabato
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Training needs of regional R&D partners assessed
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NTCP localizes technology forum
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BAR participates in 5th National Coconut Festival
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Agriculture Consultative Forum held for sustainable agriculture
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BAR supports dev’t program for watershed of Makiling
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Agribusiness keeps us together
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Innovative uses of abaca fiber: A great boost to the Philippine fiber industry
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