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Ceremonial Turnover of DA-BAR Leadership
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research held its ceremonial turnover of leadership from former DA-BAR OIC-director Dr. Sailila E. Abdula to newly-designated OIC-director Joell H. Lales on 10 November 2022 in…
DA-BAR holds 1st ManCom Meeting under new leadership
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DA-BAR 2023 Performance Commitment Review (PCR) Target Setting Workshop cum Program Planning
Before the year ends, DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research held its 2023 PCR Target Setting Workshop cum Program Planning held at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City and…
National Agrobiodiversity Forum and Project Culmination of ABD Project
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through its Project Management and Coordination Unit and the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) organized a National Agrobiodiversity Forum and…
DA-BAR joins 2022 World Food Day celebration
Key officials from the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) together with other attached agencies and staff bureaus of the Department of Agriculture participated in the 2022 World Food Day Celebration…
International Professorial Lecture on Agrivoltaics with Dr. Randle-Boggis
Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), an international professorial lecture titled, Agrivoltaics: Integrating Solar Electricity with Agriculture to Deliver Food, Energy and Water Security on…
DA-NVES Project Briefing with DA-BAR
In a short briefing, the DA-Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station (DA-NVES) officials led by OIC-chief Arsenio Apostol Jr. gave status updates on DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)-funded projects being implemented by…
Black Box Agreement Signing and Project Scoping
To preserve the Traditional Rice Varieties (TRVs) of our Indigenous People, a Blackbox Agreement was signed by DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), farmers, and local government unit representatives on 4…
DA-BAR Project Visits at DA-NVES
In a short briefing, the DA-Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station (DA-NVES) officials led by OIC-chief Arsenio Apostol Jr. gave status updates on DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)-funded projects being implemented by…
Enhanced hatchery and nursery protocols in tilapia production
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR,) together with the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) through the Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC), conducted monitoring and documentation activities for…
Increasing milkfish production through adoption of improved protocols
The DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute-Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center engaged village level hatcheries and nurseries to ensure quality seed stock of milkfish, thereby, increasing fish production through…
DA-BAR 2021 Agency Review Conference and 2022 1st Sem Performance Assessment cum Mid-Year Planning Workshop
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) held its 2021 Agency Review Conference and 2022 1st Semester Performance Assessment cum Mid-Year Planning Workshop on 7 to 8 September 2022 at DA-BAR…
YL: SCALE UP Project Launching in Ilocos Norte
DA-Ilocos Region, through the Ilocos Norte Research and Experiment Center-Dingras Station, spearheaded the launching of the Yamang Lupa: Sustainable Community-Based Action R4DE for Livelihood, Uplifting, and Prosperity (YL:SCALE UP) project…
NAFRDEAP 2023-2028 Integration Workshop
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), held its National Agriculture and Fisheries Research for Development Agenda and Programs (NAFRDEAP)…
YL: SCALE UP Program Launching in Quezon Province
DA-CALABARZON and DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research held the launching of the Yamang Lupa: Sustainable Community-Based Action R4DE for Livelihood, Uplifting, and Prosperity (YL:SCALE UP) Program in Quezon Province on 23…
1st ManCom Meeting under the leadership of Dr. Abdula
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) held its First Management Committee (ManCom) meeting with the newly designated OIC director Dr. Sailila E. Abdula on 15 August 2022 at 4F Conference…
Ceremonial Turnover of DA-BAR Leadership
In his concurrent capacity as DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute-Midsayap Station director, Dr. Sailila E. Abdula officially started his term as the OIC director of DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) on…
Orientation Meeting for DA-BAR External Pool of Experts for R4D Programs
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) convened its External Pool of Experts for research for development (R4D) Programs to level-off with their assigned roles and responsibilities as well as the…
J.H. Cerilles State College 21st Founding Anniversary
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research director Dr. Junel Soriano graced the 21st Founding Anniversary celebration of the J. H. Cerilles State College on 11 August 2022 as its guest speaker. During the…
Culminating activities of the DA-BAR anniversary celebration
To culminate the week-long anniversary celebration, two activities for the staff were conducted on 4 August 2022, the DA-BAR Awards Night and the Stress Management in the Work seminar. The awards…
Awarding Ceremony of DA-BAR Agri-fisheries R4D Photo and Video Contest
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) held its awarding ceremony for the DA-BAR Agri-fisheries R4D Photo and Video Contest on 4 August 2022. Aligned with the 35th anniversary theme, “Pagpapalakas ng…
DA-BAR launches EL demo garden, Agri-fisheries R4D Photo Contest exhibit, and DA-BAR Technology and Innovation Hub
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research unveils the improved and upgraded version of the edible landscape (EL) demonstration garden at the bureau’s grounds on 1 August 2022. In time with the…
DA-BAR celebrates 35th Anniversary
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) kicked off its week-long celebration to commemorate the bureau’s 35th anniversary. Led by bureau director Dr. Junel B. Soriano, the opening ceremony highlighted the presentation…
Oath-taking of newly-promoted and appointed DA-BAR staff
Two promoted and one re-appointed staff of the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) took their oaths on 29 July 2022. DA-BAR director Dr. Junel B. Soriano officiated the oath-taking ceremony as…
YL: SCALE UP Program Launching in Eastern Visayas
DA-Eastern Visayas and DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research held the launching of the Yamang Lupa: Sustainable Community-Based Action R4DE for Livelihood, Uplifting, and Prosperity (YL:SCALE UP) Program on 15 July 2022…
Red tilapia harvest and fingerling stocking in the highlands of Cordillera
DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Cordillera Administrative Region (BFAR-CAR) conducted its third harvest field day of red tilapia cultured in cages on 13 July 2022 in Cagubatan, Tadian, Mountain Province…
Groundbreaking Ceremony of Corn Innovation Center in City of Ilagan, Isabela
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research director Dr. Junel B. Soriano led the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Corn Innovation Center on 12 July 2022 at Marana 1st, City of Ilagan, Isabela Funded under…
Introduction of the One CGIAR Portfolio-Philippines
“We need to address complex and interrelated challenges we are currently facing by leveraging on research for development opportunities created from all ends”, said DA-BAR assistant director for Programs Joell…
Research Management Meeting: Field Visits
Regional technical directors and research managers of DA and BFAR Regional Field Offices; and key staff/representatives from DA-bureaus and attached agencies and DA-BAR participated in field visits to different DA…
Launching of Rice Seed Information System in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) officially launched its Rice Seed Information System (RSIS) at the Crop Biotechnology Center, DA-PhilRice, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on 7…
Research Management Meeting: Workshop and Regional Presentations
Taking off from the Research Management (RM) Meeting’s plenary session on 5 July 2022, the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) conducted its workshop proper for the regional presentations from DA…
Launching Ceremony of the Indoor Hydroponic System
To introduce modern farming technology toward promoting urban and peri-urban agriculture, the Department of Agriculture and different partner agencies launched the Indoor Hydroponic System (IHS) at the Planter’s Product Inc…
Inauguration and Turnover Ceremony of La Huerta Residential Edible Landscape Gardens
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) attended the inauguration and turnover ceremony of the La Huerta Residential Edible Landscape (EL) Gardens on 23 June 2022 at Gawad Kalinga (GK) Village…
MOU Signing, Training Workshop on the Crafting of DA IP Policy and Technology Transfer Protocol
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 June 2022 at 4F Conference Room, DA-Bureau of…
IKM Mentorship Program for DA-BAR staff
To improve the knowledge-sharing and dissemination of agriculture and fisheries research and technologies to intended stakeholders, the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research; and the University of the Philippines Los Baños Office…
YL: SCALE UP Program Launching in Lipa, Batangas
Geared toward boosting farmers' productivity and profitability, DA-CALABARZON and DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) officiated the ceremonial launching, and the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Yamang Lupa:…
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News and Events
Campaign to End Violence Against Women
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research joins the observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, with the theme…
Lales accepts DA-BAR directorship from Abdula
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) newly-designated OIC-director Joell H. Lales officially took over the bureau leadership from former OIC-director, now…
DA-BAR assures support to IPs in Lake Sebu
DA-BAR met with indigenous groups in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato on 9-10 November 2022. This is part of the Food…
Lake Bato yields good harvest of red tilapia after evaluation trial
Fisherfolk-partners harvested 477 kg of red tilapia from eight floating cages in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur on 8 November 2022…
New DA-BAR leadership focuses on Raising the BAR of Excellence
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research is now under the leadership of Joell H. Lales as OIC-irector and Dr. Anthony B…
DA-BAR holds 1st ManCom Meeting under new leadership, Lales lays down marching orders
DA-BAR held its First Management Committee Meeting under new leadership on 7 November 2022 at 4F DA-BAR Conference Room and…
FAO, DA-BAR hold National Agrobiodiversity Forum and ABD Project Culmination
To present the program highlights and its significant contributions in agrobiodiversity conservation in Ifugao and South Cotabato, the Food and…
To showcase polyculture technology of tilapia and catfish in a landlocked and upland province like Abra, the DA-National Fisheries Research…
To showcase polyculture technology of tilapia and catfish in a landlocked and upland province like Abra, the DA-National Fisheries Research…
Landscaping with Learning and Feeding: The “Edible Landscaping” Experience of Pila, Laguna
Transforming a traditional garden into an elegant garden serving as a living laboratory is made possible in Labuin Elementary School…
Native chicken production headlines DA-BAR online seminar series
Viewed live by 155 participants via Cisco Webex and Facebook Live, the DA-BAR in-house webinar held on 21 October 2022…
Five FCAs assume coffee nurseries, establish partnerships to further commercialization
Five farmer cooperative associations (FCAs) in Sultan Kudarat were the recipients of the nursery sheds that housed clonally propagated robusta…
RiceBIS cluster leaders in Agusan convene for the 1st Regional RiceBIS Agroenterprise Summit
Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) cluster leaders across Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur convene for the 1st Regional…
DA-BAR-funded Analytical Food Testing Laboratory launched in MSU-GenSan
DA-BAR and Mindanao State University–General Santos inaugurated the newly-upgraded Analytical Food Testing Laboratory at the College of Natural Sciences and…
UN-FAO, DA call for solidarity to achieve healthy and safe food for everyone
DA joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO) to call on government institutions, private sectors, state…
DA-BAR eyes possible upscaling of abalone with MSU Tawi-Tawi
DA-BAR, together with Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) eyes the possibility of upscaling abalone…
Professorial lecture introduces Agrivoltaics in the Philippines
Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and DA-BAR organized an international professorial lecture, titled Agrivoltaics: Integrating Solar Electricity with Agriculture to…
Sailila underscores technology scaling at R&D Festival
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research OIC-director Sailila Abdula highlighted the importance of research for development (R4D) technologies in further modernizing the…
Black Box agreement seeks to preserve traditional rice varieties
To preserve the traditional rice varieties (TRVs) of our Indigenous Peoples for future generations, a Black Box Agreement for Ex-Situ…
Roundtable discussion highlights Hungarian-Philippine agricultural cooperation
The Embassy of Hungary in the Philippines hosted a roundtable discussion to discuss agricultural cooperation between Hungary and Philippines on…
Medium-term priority research areas firmed up, consulted among pool of agri-fishery experts
After a series of data collection, multi-level analyses sessions, and integration workshop, components of the drafted National Agriculture and Fisheries…
Farmers’ attitudes toward technology adoption highlight RCD-led webinar
Despite the government investments in agriculture and fisheries research, development, and extension (AF RD&E), the technology adoption and agricultural production…
First Cagayan Valley Technology Forum showcases farm machinery equipment
Two locally fabricated farm machinery equipment supported by DA-BAR were among the showcased technologies during the first Cagayan Valley Regional…
Collaborating agencies, FCAs strengthen RiceBIS community program
DA-BAR, DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), various government agencies, and farmer cooperative and associations (FCAs) convened during a Site Working…
CGIAR to stage new climate resiliency program, DA-BAR shares R4D initiatives
A multi-year research program called ClimBeR: Building Systemic Resilience Against Climate Variability and Extremes as part of the new research…
DA-BFAR Cagayan Valley holds Cooking Contest to promote health benefits of Red Tilapia
The DA-BFAR Cagayan Valley, through the Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordinating Center, held the Red Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) Cooking…
Abdula pushes for food production-related R4D in Catanduanes
DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) director Dr. Sailila E. Abdula, in his visit to Catanduanes on 21 September 2022, enjoined…
Muscovy duck and rice farming increases farmers income
With the integration of Muscovy duck production in the rice farming system in Nueva Vizcaya, farmers improved their income as…
Phl DA strengthens multilateral cooperation among Asian countries
Attended by 15 member countries working on inter-governmental and multilateral cooperation program, the Philippine Department of Agriculture, represented by DA-BAR…
Straw mushroom cultivation in plastic basket highlights in-house webinar
For years, mushroom cultivation has been a good source of additional income for our farmers. As such, it is one…
Laguna, Batangas fisherfolk-partners approve site-specific protocols for tilapia fingerling production
Fisherfolk-partners from identified barangays in Laguna and Batangas reported increase in their tilapia fry and fingerling production after implementing site-specific…
Capacitating and engaging village-level hatcheries and nurseries through improved milkfish POT
To ensure a sustainable quality seed stock of milkfish, the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) capacitated and engaged…
R4D technologies take spotlight at Midsayap’s Farmers’ Field Day
Various research for development (R4D) technologies took the centerstage during the Lakbay Palay: Farmers’ Field Day and Forum held at…
DA-BAR reviews 2021 work performance, holds 2022 mid-year review and planning
DA-BAR held its 2021 Agency Review Conference and 2022 First Semester Performance Assessment cum Mid-Year Planning Workshop on 7 to…
Abdula to stakeholders: strengthen partnership, collaboration for YL: SCALE UP
“Huwag tayong mag-atubili na lumapit sa gobyerno, ang success ng proyekto ay hindi dahil sa DA-BAR kundi nakasalalay sa inyo…
DA-BAR initiates medium-term priority setting for agri-fishery R4D areas
Anchored on the One Research for Development and Extension Agenda and Programs, the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), in collaboration…
Ensuring steady supply of lowland vegetables in Cagayan Valley highlights in-house webinar
At the height of the restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, three research centers in DA-Cagayan Valley implemented a project…
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