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1st week of oct is
"nat'l agriculture, fisheries R&D week"
declares Estrada through Proclamation No. 382
by Thea Kristina M. Pabuayon
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July-September
2000
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There is an urgent need to increase public awareness
of and support for agriculture and fisheries R&D.
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| DA Asec. Ma. Theresa Capellan and Dr. Ponce open the exhibit of the 1st R&D Week last 3-6 October 2000 at the BSWM. |
In its continuing bid to achieve this, the government
has declared the first week of October as "National Agriculture
and Fisheries R&D Week" through Proclamation No.
382. This year, it was held on 2-6 October. The Bureau of
Agricultural Research lead the orchestration of this annual
event.
An offshoot of the Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act (AFMA), the Proclamation is an affirmation
of the importance of R&D as it registers a more than 25%
rate of return on investment, coupled with its significant
impact on the country's production system. Furthermore, it
works in conjunction with the mandate of the AFMA - promote
food security and eradicate poverty in the country.
The event will help accelerate technology transfer
and promote information dissemination to the various stakeholders
in the agriculture and fisheries sector such as farmers, fisherfolk,
processors, traders, scientists, researchers, and policy makers.
It will also complement other R&D activities conducted
by both public and private institutions which all aim to increase
food availability, improve productivity, and enhance the sustainable
use of agricultural resources. 
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