The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) headed the 5th Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Commercialization Forum and Exhibit last August 27- 30, 2009 at the Mega Trade Hall 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
“Enhancing Entrepreneurships in Agriculture and Fisheries through Technology Commercialization” is the theme of the said even which showcased viable and commercialized technologies developed by state universities and colleges and the Department of Agriculture national and regional offices. It aims to strengthen the partnership between research organizations and the private sector towards a progressive and more sustainable agriculture.
The event was organized in partnership with the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani-High Value Commercial Crops, GMA-Corn Program, Association of Colleges of Agriculture in the Philippines, and the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc.
The event started with the ribbon cutting of the booth exhibits and displays on Aug. 27 led by guests of honor, Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap and Director General William D. Dar of the India-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics. Other guests include Director Nicomedes P. Eleazar of the Bureau of Agricultural Research, Asst. Dir. Teodoro S. Solsoloy, and other Department of Agriculture key officials. The launching of the Department of Agriculture-supported books and the awarding of BAR Outstanding Employees was also part of the opening program.
There were series of cooking demonstrations on some practical and in-demand livelihood sources including sweet sorghum and pigeonpea food products, malunggay-based foods, easy to prepare meat products, and tilapia products as part of the said activity.
Moreover, seminars on various technologies including topics on biofuels, herbal products, post-harvest technologies, Good Agricultural Practices, organic agriculture, and effects of climate change were conducted by the Bureau of Agriculture under its National Technology Commercialization Program.
For more information, contact the Technology Commercialization Unit of BAR at (632) 928-8624 local 2626/2627/262 or email tcu@bar.gov.ph
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