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Turn-Over Ceremony
The DA-BAR held its ceremonial turnover of leadership from former OIC-director and now OIC-assistant director Joell H. Lales to the newly re-appointed director Dr. Junel B. Soriano on 9 May…
Inauguration of TechCom Center
DA-BAR director Junel B. Soriano, PhD attended the inauguration of the Technology Commercialization Center at DA-Cagayan Valley-Research Division in San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on 8 May 2023. Funded by DA-BAR…
RTD Wagas Courtesy Visit
DA-Caraga regional technical director for Research and Regulation Abel F. Wagas paid a courtesy visit to DA-BAR OIC-director Joell H. Lales on 5 May 2023. Dir. Wagas showcased the tableya cacao…
Inauguration of R4D Building in Batanes
DA-BAR OIC-director Joell H. Lales and DA-Cagayan Valley regional technical director for Research, Regulations, and Finance and Administrative Concerns Rose Mary G. Aquino, PhD, led the inauguration of the Research…
Opening of Ivana Foundation Week and Wakay Festival
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) OIC-director Joell H. Lales and DA Cagayan Valley regional technical director for Research, Regulations, and Finance and Administrative Concerns Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D…
BAR, ATI meeting with KNU
The DA-BAR, together with the DA-ATI and DA-Project Development Service (DA-PDS), met with representatives from Kyungpook National University on 25 April 2023. The involved parties discussed the recent renewal of…
DA and KNU renew Memorandum of Understanding
The DA, through Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban, and Kyungpook National University (KNU), through President Dr. Won-Hwa Hong, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 24 April 2023 at Philippine…
17th ATWGARD Meeting
The 17th ASEAN Technical Working Group on Agricultural Research and Development (ATWGARD) convened on 5 April 2023 to discuss the progress of different implemented agricultural R&D programs and activities by…
8th ASEAN-CRN Annual meeting
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), together with the DA-Climate Resilient Agriculture Office, attended the 8th ASEAN-Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN) Annual Meeting on 4 April 2023 via virtual platform. An annual…
ASEAN-CRN Knowledge Exchange Event and Partners Meeting
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Agricultural Research and in partnership with the Climate Resilient Agriculture Office (CRAO), co-hosted with the Thailand Department of Agriculture (DOA)…
DA-RTDs courtesy visit at DA-BAR
Regional technical directors from different DA-regional field offices paid a courtesy visit to DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research OIC-assistant director Dr. Anthony B. Obligado on 27 March 2023 at the Office…
2023 GAD Seminar Series
In celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month, the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System, conducted a one-day GAD seminar series on 21…
Signing of Joint Memorandum Circular on Agricultural Heritage Systems
The Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Commission on Culture and the Arts, and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples officially signed a Joint Memorandum Circular…
1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research participated in the observance of the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill 2023 on 9 March 2023. The employees ducked down, took cover under their desks…
Project Launching of Coconut-based Farming System in Paquibato, Davao City
DA-Davao Region and the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) launched the project titled, Establishment of Coconut-based Farming System towards Technology Adoption in Paquibato District, Davao City on 8 March 2023. This…
Edible Landscaping Demo Garden in DA-Bicol Region
University of the Philippines Los Baños Edible Landscaping (UPLB-EL) Team led by project leader Dr. Fernando Sanchez, Jr. turned over an EL Demo Garden to DA-Bicol Region to inspire and…
2023 National Women’s Month Kick-off Ceremony
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research annually joins the celebration of the National Women’s Month every March. This year, the bureau launched the celebration through the announcement of the lineup of…
Discussion Meeting on Crop Protection Technology
Officials and researchers of the National Crop Protection Center (NCPC) led by director Dr. Barbara Caoili had a discussion meeting with DA-BAR OIC Director Joell Lales on the current developments…
Launching of the HAPAG KAY PBBM program
President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launching of the Halina't Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay Kadiwa'y Yaman Plants for Bountiful Barangays Movement (HAPAG KAY PBBM) program…
FAO cites DA-BAR
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO) awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) for its support as national coordinating partner to…
Meeting with PSAU Officials
Dr. Geraldine Sanchez, vice president for research, extension, and training (RET) of Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), together with other officials of the university, shared with DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research…
Discussion Meeting with IP community in San Marcelino, Zambales
To look into and assess possible interventions that could further boost the results of research for development (R4D) interventions, DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) OIC-director Joell Lales, together with DA-Central…
TOFIL Laureate Dr. Ruben Villareal visit at DA-BAR
2022 The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Laureate in the field of Agriculture Science Dr. Ruben Villareal had a casual but inspiring conversation with DA-BAR OIC Director Joell Lales during his visit…
DA-BAR, DOST-PNRI Discussion Meeting
Dr. Custer C. Deocaris and Dr. Malona V. Alinsug, senior science research specialists of DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, visited the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) on February 9, 2023 to…
DA-BAR, Cavite State University Discussion Meeting
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research and Cavite State University (CvSU) discussed a proposed collaboration on a technology that enhances the quality of chocolates during the latter’s courtesy visit on 8 February…
Oyster Harvest Activity in Bolinao, Pangasinan
In line with the project titled, Strengthening the Oyster Aquaculture in Anda, Bani, Bolinao, Alaminos City and Sual (ABBAS) Municipalities of Pangasinan through the Bamboo Ratfs Technology, a harvest activity…
DA-BAR-Bataan Peninsula State University R4D collaboration
Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) vice president for Research and Extension Dr. Hermogenes Paguia paid a courtesy visit and discussed with DA-BAR OIC-director Joell Lales a proposed R4D collaboration to…
UPLB Edible Landscaping Team Visits DA-BAR
University of the Philippines Los Baños Edible Landscaping Team led by project leader Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr. paid a courtesy visit to DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) OIC-director Joell…
DA-Davao Region visits DA-BAR
DA-Davao Region officials led by senior science research specialist Grace Gutierrez paid a courtesy visit to DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) OIC-director Joell Lales on 27 January 2023 at the…
DA-Bicol Region officials visit DA-BAR
DA-Bicol Region officials led by Sorsogon Dairy Production and Technology Center (SDPTC) OIC-superintendent Pedro Oliver paid a courtesy visit to DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) OIC-director Joell H. Lales on…
DA officials, meeting on corn R4D and seed breeding initiatives
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), led by OIC-director Joell Lales, met with Senator Cynthia Villar’s chief of staff Atty. Rhaegee Tamana, DA assistant secretary for Operations Arnel de Mesa, Dr…
Agrobiodiversity Project Scoping cum Project Conceptualization Writeshop
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), together with the Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU) of the “Dynamic Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agrobiodiversity in Traditional Agro-Ecosystems of the Philippines'' or…
Agrobiodiversity Project Scoping cum Project Conceptualization Writeshop
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), together with the Project Management and Coordination Unit (PMCU) of the “Dynamic Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agrobiodiversity in Traditional Agro-Ecosystems of the Philippines'' or…
DA-SCEC Meeting
The recently-reconstituted Scientific Career Evaluation Committee (SCEC) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) held a meeting on 18 January 2023 at the Crop Research Biotechnology Center, Philippine Rice Research Institute…
Visit to BAR-funded project in CLSU
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) director Joell H. Lales, together with Research Program Development Division head Raymond Patrick L. Cabrera and other DA-BAR officials and staff, visited the Central Luzon…
NVSU visits DA-BAR
Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) president Wilfredo Dumale, Jr. and executive assistant Atty. Regine Karla Tabas paid a courtesy visit to DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) OIC-director Joell H. Lales…
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News and Events
Gov’t agencies forge ties for agricultural heritage systems
The Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), and National…
WE are all important -Lales during the 2023 NWM kick-off ceremony
“WE are all important. Kailangan lang equally mabigyan ng recognition,” said OIC-director Joell H. Lales during the kick-off ceremony of…
DA-Davao Region, DA-BAR launch coconut-based farming system in Paquibato District
The DA-Davao Region launched a new DA-BAR supported R4D project titled, Establishment of Coconut-based Farming System towards Technology Adoption in…
Establishing edible landscaping demo gardens for community food self-sufficiency
Attaining food self-sufficiency in the communities through urban and peri-urban agriculture is now made beautiful and sexier with the introduction…
Ubi production empowers Aytas in Zambales and Pampanga
Purple yam has been a staple in Filipino desserts, pastries, and snacks, from the classic halayang ubi to the avant-garde…
DA, DILG launch HAPAG KAY PBBM to address food security in barangays
Philippine President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Interior and Local Government Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos…
Raising the agri R4D with ATBI
Technology business incubation (TBI) is viewed as an economic development tool primarily aimed at assisting communities in the formation of…
12 HVCDP projects, 13 proposals reviewed
Twelve projects, and their respective proposals for its second phase of implementation, and one proposal funded by DA-BAR under the…
ACEF-supported banana tissue culture labs establish partnerships with farmers’ group
Funded under the DA-Agricultural Competitive Enhancement Fund (ACEF) which aims to strengthen institutional capacities, two of the upgraded banana tissue…
DA to boost partnership with IP community in San Marcelino
DA, through its Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) and regional office Central Luzon, endeavors to provide agriculture interventions that could…
UPLB-IHNF showcases nixtamalized products in DA-BAR webinar
Described as one of the most important crops in the Philippines, bulk of corn produced is utilized as animal feeds…
DA-BAR ranks as 2nd top performer in HVCDP
DA-BAR was hailed as second top performer in the bureaus and attached agencies category for the implementation of projects under…
Backyard catfish hatcheries: Increasing income of village-level operators
To uplift the socio-economic condition of marginal fisherfolk in Ilocos region, satellite hatcheries (backyard) were established, showcasing, and disseminating technology…
DA-BAR TBI program assessed and validated
To validate the results and analysis of the implementation of the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Program of the DA-Bureau of…
UPD-MSI develops DNA-based species identification protocol for scallops
Scallops or kabibi in Filipino are considered premium seafood commodities. In the Philippines, scallops are harvested for both export and…
DA, Nestlé Philippines, Inc. to revitalize Robusta coffee in Mindanao
The DA-High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) and DA-Davao Region, in partnership with Nestlé Philippines, Inc., held a workshop to…
Bamboo raft technology in Pangasinan yields 480kg of oyster
An initial harvest of 480kg of oyster (𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘱.) showed promising results of the bamboo raft technology by utilizing floaters…
DA-BAR gears up to a more impact-driven pathway
“The BAR is now in pursuit of raising the BAR of excellence to a more impact-driven pathway,” said DA-BAR OIC-director…
DA, BAR tackle possible corn R4D programs
Sustainable corn breeding program and comprehensive corn research for development (R4D) program were discussed during the meeting held at the…
DA-BAR foregrounds participatory planning in Ifugao
DA-BAR OIC-director Joell H. Lales highlighted the significance of inclusive and participatory planning and mapping to ensure that appropriate and…
DA-SCEC holds meeting; seeks higher DA career scientists nominations
The recently-reconstituted Scientific Career Evaluation Committee (SCEC) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) held a meeting on 18 January 2023…
DA-BAR chief visits solar-powered irrigation system in CLSU
DA-BAR OIC-director Joell Lales, together with Research Program Development Division head Raymond Patrick Cabrera and other DA-BAR officials and staff…
In-house webinar highlights Oyster Mushroom
Titled, Healthy Snack: Oyster Mushroom Crackers, DA-BAR kicked off its 2023 monthly seminar series with Dr. Emily A. Soriano, project…
DA-BAR, MIMAROPA agencies look into R4D collaborative projects
DA-BAR, DA-MIMAROPA, and Mindoro State University discussed ongoing and possible collaborative research for development (R4D) projects and activities in the…
MD2 pineapple variety introduced in Camarines Norte
Developed sixty years ago to satisfy the demand for pineapple that is not only sweet but also uniform and consistent…
DA-Central Visayas promotes micro-propagation; distributed 30,000 banana plantlets to farmer associations
DA-Central Visayas produced and distributed 30,000 plantlets to active farmer associations of the identified 30 municipalities under the DA-BAR-funded project…
DA-BAR OIC-director inspires employees to serve with passion
DA-BAR OIC-director Joell H. Lales encourages all its employees to work with positivity and passion in delivering the mandates of…
UPLB releases handbooks to promote agricultural livelihood options
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), through the UPLB Foundation Inc., released a series of publications titled, May…
Improving queen pineapple through SSNM approach
Inspired by the success in other crops, DA-Bicol Region, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)…
Farmer-friendly microbes: Enhancing productivity, counteracting soil-borne disease in organic vegetables
Not all kinds of microorganisms are harmful. Although microorganisms become readily attached to diseases and infections, you probably have heard…
DA-BAR conducts year-end assessment and culmination activity
To further assess and evaluate the crafted research for development (R4D) programs and activities and its contribution toward the agriculture…
Developing an adlay enterprise in Zamboanga Peninsula, enhancing adaptive capacity of IPs
Focused on developing a sustainable adlay enterprise for farmers in the marginal areas, DA-Zamboanga Peninsula implemented a project to capacitate…
Cagayan Valley fisherfolk-partners reported increased fry production through developed POTs
Fisherfolk-partners from Cagayan reported significant increase in their tilapia fry production after adopting package of technologies (POTs) on modified intensive…
Promoting banana mass propagation in Luzon through tissue culture technique
Tissue culture is done to ensure that new banana planting materials are free from pests and diseases. The banana plants…
Davao R4D facilities to provide appropriate technologies to stakeholders
DA-Davao Region now houses seven research for development (R4D) facilities expected to develop more appropriate technologies to boost farm productivity…
Enhancing stocks of blue swimming crabs in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Over time, the declining population of wild blue swimming crabs (BSC) or commonly called alimasag was mostly due to heavy…
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