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August 1-31, 2006
Director Eleazar graces NBN's Serbisyong Bayan
by Ma. Eloisa E. Hernandez
 The Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Director Nicomedes P. Eleazar was guest at NBN Channel 4’s Serbisyong Bayan, 30 August 2006. In a live interview, Dir. Eleazar talked about BAR as a staff bureau of the Department of Agriculture that directly reports under the Office of the Secretary.
On the first thrown question, Dir. Eleazar discussed BAR’s vision to provide a stable and progressive future for the Filipinos through excellence in research and development in agriculture and fisheries.
He mentioned that the Bureau coordinates and funds agricultural and fishery research and development activities, develops partnerships and linkages with local and international research organizations, sources out funds from local and foreign donor institutions, strengthens institutional capabilities of the agriculture and fisheries sectors, manages knowledge, and advocates policies toward improved governance and progressive agricultural and fishery sector value chain.
Dir. Eleazar emphasized that aside from supporting the implementation of various R and D programs, BAR also supports the improvement of product packaging which is essential in enhancing competitiveness of our product both for domestic and international markets. He cited the example of Benguet State University’s (BSU) various agribusiness products. This is one way of promoting and elevating agribusiness to one that is globally competitive.
The Director stressed that BAR is actively supporting and advocating the “linking farmers to market” approach wherein the entire supply chain is strengthened. Appropriate support systems institutionalized through relevant R and D practices are essential in accessing global markets. He cited the DA-BAR’s current effort of accessing the European market, a potential and promising market for our local products like the Queen pineapple. This is possible through strengthened and effective implementation.
The thrusts and programs of the Bureau were briefly discussed. Ms. O’brien commented that the Bureau is not only static. It serves as a dynamic institution that provides funding support mechanisms for R and D. Moreover, it has an essential support system in transferring information and technology to end users, e.g. farmers and fisherfolk,s and linking them to the market.
Before the program ended, Dir. Eleazar was given the chance to plug the upcoming events of the Bureau, namely: (1) the National Research Symposium on 4-5 October 2006; and (2) the Technology Commercialization Forum on 3 October 2006.
The interview is part of the program of the Serbisyong Bayan to feature the agricultural sector. It was hosted by Ms. Baby O’brien and Mr. Allan Allanigue. 
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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