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May 1-31, 2007
2nd Regional Techno Forum head starts in Luzon B Cluster
by Ellaine Grace L. Nagpala
The first of a series of four regional technology forums has been conducted.
Spearheaded by the Technology Commercialization Unit (TCU) of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), the Regional Technology Commercialization Forum for Agriculture Fisheries commenced for Luzon B Cluster which covers Regions III, IVa, IVb, and V. It was hosted by the Regional Field Unit (RFU) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region V at the Starmark Royale in Naga City, 30 May 2007.
The one day event was graced by BAR Director Nicomedes P. Eleazar who led the ribbon cutting for the opening of the exhibit together with Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo. Dir. Eleazar also served as the keynote speaker for the event. In his speech, he mentioned that linking technologies through commercialization is the solution on how to disseminate the results of the efforts that were invested in research and development. Moreover, Dir. Eleazar stated that BAR is taking a role that goes beyond coordinating and funding researches by supporting the critical step of making new technologies available to the public as products or services.
Adopting the theme of the National Technology Forum “Stronger Technology-Investment Linkage for Competitive Agriculture and Fisheries”, nine mature technologies ready for promotion and commercialization were presented. These includes: (1) Machine decorticated fiber, hand-woven piña cloth, and handmade paper production from Formosa ‘Queen’ pineapple, (2) Environmentally sound aquaculture techniques: Use of tobacco dust in milkfish pond culture, (3) Village- level Cashew Apple processing, (4) Improved technologies for the enhancement of lanzones production in CALABARZON, (5) Tamarind wine production, (6) Oil-based wax formulation and protocol for ‘Queen’ pineapple and ‘Satsuma’ mandarin, (7) Dehydrated ‘Queen’ pineapple production, (8) Socorro-Claveron-Velarde (SCV) fish eggs artificial incubator for intensive tilapia hatchery system, and (9) Community-based mushroom laboratory.
The conduct of the regional technology forum aims to establish more partnerships to make the channel of mature technologies more efficient.
The remaining regional technology forums for Luzon A Cluster (Regions I, II, and CAR), Mindanao Cluster, and Visayas Cluster will be held in June, August, and September, respectively. 
May 1-31 2007 Articles:
:: BAR celebrates Farmers and Fisherfolk Month; showcases 5 commerciable R&D technologies
:: 2nd Regional Techno Forum head starts in Luzon B Cluster
:: BAR and OptiServe collaborate for ICT community-based initiatives
:: Rillo wins 2007 Gawad Saka for outstanding agricultural scientist
:: BAR links with DLSU-Manila on ITMSI program
:: SMIARC intensifies RDE for all commodities
:: BAR conducts IP awareness and training workshop
:: BAR spearheads pre-implementation meetings on ludong and abaca
:: ICT to boost DA programs and services
:: Benefits from the ‘Queen’
:: Securing a sturdy ground for the duck industry
:: BAR leads synergy meeting on sweet sorghum initiatives
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