PSTC-Nueva Ecija 2009 Annual Report

PSTC-Nueva Ecija
2009 Annual Report
I. Technology Transfer and Commercialization
1. Improvement in the Quality of Buffalo Milk Products through
Packaging Enhancement
2. Establishment of Common Service Facility on Agri-Waste
Recycling
3. Technology Demonstration on High Value Crops Production
Using Hydrophonics Under Pinoy Tropical Green House
Condition
4. Upgrading of Mushroom Production and Processing Facility
through the Introduction of Technologies and Improved
Packaging
5. Technology Demonstration on Mini-Hydro Electric Power
Generation, Distribution & Utilization Organic Fertilizer
6. Goat Upgrading Through 3-Way Cross Production
7. J. J. Esteban Enterprises
8. Upgrading of Equipment for the Expansion of Handicraft
Manufacturing
9. Harnessing Appropriate Technology to Assist Women on
Smoked Tilapia Production
10. Upgrading of WUP’s RPDO Laboratory to Provide Assistance
to the Productivity & Improvement of SME’s in Cabanatuan
City
11. Expansion of the Broiler Project Using Controlled Cooling
System
II. S&T Education and Training
DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship
III. Technology Trainings and Consultancy
IV. Administrative
I. TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND UPGRADING
1. Improvement in the Quality of Buffalo Milk Products through
Packaging Enhancement
Philippine Carabao Center@CLSU
Science City of Muñoz
P286,620.00 (DOST3-GIA)
S&T intervention includes Packaging and Labelling, Nutrition Facts
& Evaluation, Analysis & Testing of products which includes the following:
pasteurized milk, choco milk, lacto juice, yogurt, ice cream, fruit flavoured
milk, pastillas de leche, polvoron, butter and cheese.
PCC Dairy Products Outlet
Lacto Juice
New packaging of Buffalo Milk Products
2. Establishment of a Common Service Facility on Agri-Waste
Recycling
Hon. Nestor L. Alvarez, Ph.D.
Science City of Muñoz
P150,000.00 (DOST-3 GIA)
With the creation of Republic Act 9003 otherwise known as the
“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”, local government units
are required to adopt and implement alternative strategies on waste
management particularly on waste reduction and recovery. This is
pursuant to the relevant provisions of RA 7160 also known as the “Local
Government Code” where the LGUs are mandated to be primarily
responsible for the management of wastes in their respective jurisdictions.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was executed between
DOST-III and the Local Government Unit-Science City of Muñoz on March
26, 2009. The project involves the provision of technical and financial
support through DOST-III Grants-in-Aid Program amounting to
P150,000.00 in the conduct of regular trainings of would be entrepreneurs
on agricultural waste utilization.
The facility made use of the P187,000.00 working shed building
provided by the Science City of Muñoz LGU, the Vermiculture equipment
acquired by the Science City of Muñoz LGU out of a PCAMRD Grant, the
mushroom production equipment acquired by PSTC-NE out of a Science
City of Muñoz LGU Grant and the charcoal briquetting equipment pulled
out from an old DOST III GIA project in Gerona, Tarlac.
The facility produced and maintained 4500 kgs of vermicast valued
at P45,000 at P10/kilo, 647 kilos of charcoal valued P6,470 at P10/kilo
and 3,405 fruiting bags, 372 spawn, 62 bottles of grain spawn, 27 & 23
bottles of volvariella & pleurotus pure culture media, respectively.
Working Shed
Worm Separator
Multi-Purpose Chopper/Grinder
Mixer
3. Technology Demonstration on High Value Crops Production Using
Hydrophonics Under Pinoy Tropical Green House Condition
Ruben C. Sevilleja, Ph.D.
Central Luzon State University
P222,575.00 (DOST III GIA)
A Memorandum of Agreement was signed on May 27, 2009
between DOST III and CLSU. The check was handed over by Engr.
Orlando G. Anselmo, Provincial S&T Director-Nueva Ecija to Dr. Ruben C.
Sevilleja, CLSU President on June 22, 2009.
The greenhouse structure is suitable for melon production capable
of carrying the trellising weight. The lean-to greenhouse is suitable for
seedling and leaf vegetable production. Among the nine varieties planted,
two muskmelon varieties were found to be suitable for cultivation under
greenhouse condition. Expedition, a netted cantaloupe variety and
Olympic Gold, a honeydew variety.
Sponge block propagation can be an appropriate technology worthy
to study. The design of the growing bed was low-cost but efficient enough
to last at least three cropping. The growing media can be suitably used for
the propagation of honeydew melon. Proper disinfection procedure must
be observed by people entering the greenhouse as carelessness can
result to pest and diseases infestation. Open field production of vegetable
is profitable practice while waiting for the main crop.
The following problems were encountered: 1. Difficulty in operating
the project without a paid labourer especially when students are in
vacation; 2. Low germination rate of seeds due to bad quality; 3. Difficulty
in teaching the students the cultural practices of honeydew melon
production as this was the first they saw the technology; 4. The presence
of pest and diseases caused careless working attitude; and 5. High cost
and difficulty in buying the nutrient solution.
Tropical Pinoy Greenhouse
Seedlings planted in gravel in used plastic cups
Seedlings planted in sponge blocks
Automatic controller
Fruits ready for harvest
4. Upgrading of Mushroom Production and Processing Facility through
the Introduction of Technologies and Improved Packaging
Nagaño’s Farm
San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija
P998,000.00 (DOST III-SET UP)
Multi-Purpose Chopper/Grinder/Pulverizer
Bagging
Pleurotus fruiting bags
5. Technology Demonstration on Mini-Hydro Electric Power Generation,
Distribution & Utilization
Atty. Hilario Ortiz
NEUST
P950,000.00 (DOST III-GIA)
6. Goat Upgrading Through 3-Way Cross Production
Emilio M. Cruz, Ph.D.
Central Luzon State University
The three-way cross (50% Boer; 37.5% Anglo-Nubian; 12.5%
Native) goat upgrading project improved the productivity of goats thru the
infusion of exotic breeds. It was funded under the 2008 DOST III GIA to
showcase the economic viability of raising TWC over ordinary upgrading.
It served as techno-demo of various technologies for goat breeder
production and promoted TWC for better meat production.
The Central Luzon State University served as the production center
of Elite herd. From the initial 20 quality Anglo-Nubian upgraded does and
one pure bred Boer buck, TWC stocks were produced. After one year of
operation, stocks produced were sold or dispersed to buyers. The income
derived from the project was utilized for the operation and sustainability of
the project.
Anglo-Nubian
Boer
Native
TWC stock
7. JJ Esteban Enterprises
Jaime J. Esteban
Cabanatuan City
P150,000.00 (DOST III GIA)
JJ Esteban Enterprises specializes in the innovation, fabrication
and manufacture of post-harvest tools/machineries and food processing
equipment. The owner/manager is a member of the Filipino Inventors
Society and a recipient of the “Most Outstanding Inventor of the Year”.
JJ Esteban Enterprises was upgraded to serve the fabrication
needs of the MSME’s in the region. The proponent started its
manufacturing operations in 2005 and intended that his firm will serve as a
venue to encourage innovations particularly in the adoption of DOST
developed technologies on equipment fabrication. The project was
approved to augment the needed equipment to complete the fabrication
process and to upgrade the technical capabilities of workers.
The following equipments were purchased out of the P150,000
grant from DOST III: TIG welding machine, drill press, cut off machine,
grinder 4” and 7”, hand drill and bending machine.
TIG Welding Machine, grinder, drill press
Bending Machine
8. Upgrading of Equipment for
Manufacturing
Dollente’s Bamboo Handicrafts
Gen. Tinio, Cabanatuan City
P51,000.00 (DOST III SET UP)
the
Expansion
of
Handicraft
Gapan City, Nueva Ecija is well known for its footwear
manufacturing as source of livelihood in the community. The firm targeted
to supply the demand for wooden base (swelas) needed by approximately
50 footwear manufacturers within the city. This venture would benefit not
only the locality since it will provide employment but also to the footwear
manufacturers in Nueva Ecija who sourced out raw materials from other
regions.
The project aims to upgrade the facilities of enterprise to expand its
handicraft manufacturing. This was to supply the wooden base (swelas)
needed by footwear manufacturers and include wooden footwear in its
product lines. Footwear making was identified under the One Town One
Product program of the government.
The upgrading of equipment through the DOST SET UP and the
proposed S&T interventions will result to the increase in income from the
sale of swelas and footwear as additional product lines. The firm used
bamboo and wood in the manufacture of handicrafts. For the expansion of
product lines, it will use more that are abundant in the area. The firm was
assisted in acquiring and securing certificate to operate the band saw
needed in the manufacturing the wooden footwear. This would also result
to employment opportunities in the community. Aside from the six
additional workers, the owner will tap the community for the additional
labor needed in the footwear making.
By addressing the business problems with the appropriate S&T
intervention chosen by the owner, the productivity of the firm was
expected to increase by 30%.
9. Harnessing Appropriate Technology to Assist Women on Smoked
Tilapia Production
Kababaihan ng Lungsod Agham Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran, Inc (KLAM)
Science City of Muñoz
P529,205.00 (DOST III GIA)
The project is in partnership with the Science City of Muñoz LGU. It
was in May 2009, when the Honorable Mayor Nestor L. Alvarez submitted
the project proposal that seek to provide alternative economic
opportunities for women under the DOST HATAW Project. In three
months, the project was endorsed and approved for DOST funding. Its
main objective was to create a business center that caters to the need of
women harness appropriate technologies and practical skills for smoke
fish enterprise. It will serve as a model business enterprise to demonstrate
to other women a workable and profitable project in the community.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was executed between
DOST III and KLAM on September 18, 2009. Under the DOST III GIA, the
following equipment were provided for KLAM: 4 units of portable multipurpose smoke processor, marinating chamber and steamer, chest
freezer, impulse sealer, vacuum sealer, weighing scale, heavy duty gas
stove, basins & utensils.
Portable multi-purpose smoke processor,
steamer & marinating chamber
10. Upgrading of WUP’s RPDO Laboratory to Provide Assistance to the
Productivity & Improvement of SME’s in Cabanatuan City
Atty. Guillermo T. Maglaya, Sr
WUP-Cabanatuan City
P200,000.00 (DOST III GIA)
The project was conceptualized to encourage faculty members to
conduct research and encourage innovation that will improve the
curriculum, methods of teaching & learning & development by upgrading
the research facilities of Wesleyan University as well as to provide
assistance to the productivity & improvement of SME’s.
The research facility has accommodated the testing & analysis
procedures in the preparation of alternative medicines as a local product.
Assistance under the DOST III GIA was approved to expand the
services of the university, more specifically through the acquisition of
laboratory equipment, facilities & chemicals for shelf-life testing. It also
offers microbial testing like Salmonella spp., spoilage index & indicator
for food products; E. Coli & coliforms in bottled drinking water.
By virtue of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on
December 2008, the following equipment and apparatus were purchased
out of the grant from DOST III: vortex mixer, digital colony counter,
autoclave, refrigerator (9 cu.m, 2 door), petri dish, aspirator bulb rubber,
inverted Durham tubes, coliform broth, pH meter & oxitest reactor.
Laboratory Equipment/Apparatus
11. Expansion of the Broiler Project Using Controlled Cooling System
Ruben C. Sevilleja, Ph.D.
Central Luzon State University
P1.9M (TAPI Venture Financing)
The project was conceptualized to upgrade the broiler project by
using controlled cooling systems to improve ambient temperature in the
poultry housing facilities. The controlled cooling system will effectively
reduce the floor space requirement from 1.0 ft2 to 0.75 ft2 per bird.
From its current capacity, the level of production will increase to
rearing 20,000 birds per growing cycle, generating income valued at
P1M per year. The project served as a training facility for CLSU field
practice students & other development workers.
II. S&T EDUCATION & TRAINING
DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship
DOST-III has been implementing the DOST-SEI Undergraduate
Scholarship Programs, namely, a) Republic Act No. 7687; b) Merit B and c) The
Junior Level S&T Scholarship (JLS).
This year, the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination was conducted at
Wesleyan University-Philippines on November 15, 2010. A total of 335
examinees took the exam.
III. TECHNOLOGY TRAININGS AND CONSULTANCY
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Techno-Demo on Mushroom Production during the
Independence Day Celebration in Malolos, Bulacan
Technology Trainings Conducted (c/o ate jeng)
TITLE
Scented Candle Making
DATE
VENUE
NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS
Palayan City
TRAINER
DOST
Biogas Technology
Agriculture is one of the most affected sectors of climate change in the
Philippines. This affected the supply of food and the intensified the growing
concern for the environment. These called for an innovative intervention to
improve farm productivity as well as the aggressive search for and use of
alternative sources of energy to abate the increasing prices of food and fuel.
In Central Luzon region, the DOST-III promoted the use of biogas
digesters to contain hog wastes and produced fuel for the farm. In 2009,
technical consultancy services were provided to five farms that adopted the
technology.
Site evaluation in L&A Farm in Castillejos, Zambales on March 17, 2009
Initial visit in MOV Farm in Alasas, San Fernando, Pampanga on July 8, 2009
Below were the actual constructions of a 109 cu.m biogas digester in MOV Farm, Alasas, San
Fernando, Pampanga
Site assessment in RCT Farm in Brgy. Lara, Pampanga on December 2009
Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) Program
Aside from the biogas technology, the potential of sweet sorghum
production to improve the productivity of farms in Nueva Ecija was looked into.
The crop was considered under the CAPE Program for its potential as feeder for
ethanol production and forage as well. This is in support to the LGU Cabiao,
which identified sorghum as a priority commodity.
Sorghum farm in San Jose City