Ninety-one students from 14 universities were accepted to the second cycle of the Students Training Support (STrainS) program of the Department of Agriculture – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI). They were officially welcomed through an orientation meeting held on June 15, 2023 via Zoom. The qualified students were composed of: 4 BS Biology continue reading : 14 universities accepted in 2nd cycle of NFRDI’s STrainS
An aquarium display showcasing homebred goldfish and Japanese koi and hundreds more of freshwater ornamental fish fingerlings for giveaways, highlighted the participation of the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) in the 17th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX), which opened on June 14, 2023 at World Trade Center, Manila. Led by continue reading : Freshwater ornamental fish highlights NFRDI’s participation in 2023 MAFBEX
Technical staff of the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) participated as part of the facilitation team during the “Training on Harvest Strategy Development” on June 5-9, 2023 in Quezon City. NFRDI’s Francisco SB. Torres, Jr., co-project coordinator of the National Stock Assessment Program (NSAP); and Nicko Amor Flores, science research specialist, continue reading : NFRDI co-facilitates training on harvest strategy for sustainable fishery management
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through the Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (BFRDC), conducted training on grow-out culture in tilapia as part of its Aqua-based Business Schools and Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) program on June 8- 9, 2023 in Lala, Lanao del Norte. Fifty-three participants attended the training. They continue reading : Lanao del Norte fisherfolk learn tilapia grow-out culture through ABS-TBI
To support salt production in the country through research and development (R&D), the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), in collaboration with the local government unit of Atimonan, Quezon and the Caridad Ilaya Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CIMPC), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Deed of Donation (DOD) on June 6, 2023. The continue reading : NFRDI partners with LGU-Atimonan and CIMPC to bolster local salt production
The Department of Agriculture – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its Aquaculture Research and Development Division (ARDD), conducted training on aquaponics technology to selected officers and members of the Parent-Teachers Association of Magtanggol Integrated School in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on June 8, 2023. “The training we requested from DA-NFRDI continue reading : Parents and teachers capacitated on aquaponics for “Gulayan sa Paaralan”
Officials and staff of the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) underwent an orientation on Civil Service Commission (CSC) Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management or PRIME-HRM on June 7, 2023. “Human resource is the lifeblood of every successful organization. And since our people is the best asset continue reading : NFRDI gears up for PRIME-HRM accreditation
The Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC), one of the research centers of the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), was bestowed a commendation award by the Bicol University-Tabaco Campus (BUTC) for its contribution and unwavering support as a partner agency and cooperator in mentoring their BS Fisheries on-the-job training students. continue reading : NFRDI’s FFRDC receives commendation award
To equip oyster farmers with processing technologies and boost their income, the Department of Agriculture – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its Aquaculture Research and Development Division (ARDD), conducted training on oyster sauce processing and smoking on June 6, 2023 in Dagupan City. Conducted in collaboration with the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and continue reading : Training on oyster processing technology to boost farmers’ income
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), represented by Dr. Ulysses M. Montojo, chief of Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division (FPHRDD), presented the research and development (R&D) results of the Development of Salt Industry Project (DSIP) in a planning workshop held on May 29-June 2, 2023 in New Manila, Quezon City. continue reading : NFRDI’s R&D initiatives on DA’s salt program presented