The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) and the Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research collaborations and exchange of expertise on January 19, 2023 at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) in Quezon City. Signing the MoU were Dr. Lilian Garcia, DA-NFRDI executive director; continue reading : NFRDI, BIOTA forge partnership for research collab and technical assistance
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its Training Division (TD), capacitated researchers, faculty, and partner agencies of the Caraga State University (CSU) on policy brief development and disseminating research to the community. Dr. Mudjekeewis Santos, Scientist IV and TD chief; and Cyrenes Moncawe, managing editor of The Philippine Journal of continue reading : NFRDI equips CSU, partner -agencies to craft policy briefs and disseminate research to community
The Philippines, having one of the longest coastlines in the world and a hub of marine biodiversity, is abundant in fishery resources. However, this also makes the country highly vulnerable to climate change affecting millions of Filipinos who rely on fishing for food and livelihoods. Stressors related to climate change, such as sea-level rise, increasing continue reading : FishVool: Equipping Philippine fisheries to manage hazard effects of climate change
To discuss the results of the aquafeed project including available support, recommendations, and ways forward for technology adoption, the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), organized a consultative meeting with different feedmill cooperatives, stakeholders, and officials from the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 1, 3, and 4A on December 2, 2022 in continue reading : NFRDI consults with feedmill coops, stakeholders for adoption of aquafeed project
Twenty-seven participants from Isabela, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, and Olangapo were trained on tilapia culture through the “Aquanegosyo para sa mga Filipino: Pag-aalaga ng Tilapia sa Makabagong Panahon” held on December 1, 2022 at the Villar Sipag Farm School, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The training was conducted by the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research continue reading : NFRDI conducts ‘aquanegosyo’ training on tilapia culture and aquaponics
To evaluate the progress of implementation of the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) project on bamboo raft technology for oyster production, the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) conducted an assessment workshop on November 29, 2022 in Binmaley and San Fabian, Pangasinan. The workshop aimed to assess the project’s design and implementation, gather continue reading : Implementation of TBI project on bamboo raft technology for oyster production assessed
The Department of Agriculture- Fisheries Biotechnology Center (DA-FBC), hosted by DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), highlighted two technologies on red tilapia and mudfish as part of its participation in the 8th National Biotechnology Week (NBW) celebration held on November 21-25, 2022 at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Pasay City. The breeding program for continue reading : DA-FBC showcases fishery technologies during biotech week
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) was bestowed the “Outstanding Stakeholder’s Award” by the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) in recognition of its untiring support and contribution to the advancement of the regiment’s aquaculture transformation path. Dr. Lilian Garcia, NFRDI executive director, accepted the award during the 72nd founding anniversary of continue reading : NFRDI receives Outstanding Stakeholder’s Award
To address pressing issues and concerns on tilapia, a priority commodity of the Philippine aquaculture subsector, a national dialogue was organized to bring together key stakeholders of the entire value chain of the tilapia industry. The national dialogue was organized by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on November 22-24, 2022 continue reading : Tilapia dialogue convenes stakeholders to resolve urgent concerns
After finishing an intensive month-long training on tropical fish stock assessment, a new generation of stock assessment experts is ready to contribute to a higher-level science-based management and policy formulation to sustain the country’s fisheries production. The training, held in two phases: October 3-15 and November 7-18, 2022, was composed of project leaders, assistant project continue reading : New-gen of stock assessment experts contribute for science-based fishery management, policy formulation
