Engr. Cayanan assumes post as NAFC`s new leader

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ISSN 1656-7277
Volume 14 No.1
http://www.nafc.da.gov.ph/ Engr. Cayanan assumes post
as NAFC’s new leader
January to March 2012
Agriculture Sec. Proceso Alcala extends a congratulatory handshake to Engr. Ariel Cayanan during the handover ceremony of the
agency leadership. Looking on are former NAFC OIC Executive Director Noel Juliano and DA Assistant Secretary and Supervising
Officer of the Secretary to NAFC Salvador Salacup.
In a symbolic ceremony
held on March 8 at the
Bureau of Soils and Water
Management Convention
Hall,
newly
appointed
Acting Executive Director
of the National Agricultural
and Fishery Council (NAFC)
Engr. Ariel T. Cayanan
gratefully accepted the
duties and responsibilities
entailed by his appointment
as the leader of the agency.
Top officials from the
Department of Agriculture
(DA), NAFC’s partners
from the private and
government sectors and
Engr. Cayanan’s family and
friends witnessed as DA
Secretary Proceso J. Alcala,
together with DA Assistant
Secretary and Supervising
Officer of the Secretary to
NAFC Salvador S. Salacup
and NAFC Acting Deputy
Executive Director Noel
A. Juliano, ceremoniously
passed on to Engr. Cayanan
the flag of the NAFC during
the handover ceremony.
Engr.
Cayanan’s
appointment as NAFC’s
Acting Executive Director
was
signed
by
His
Excellency
President
Benigno S. Aquino III on
February 20 through the
auspices of the Office of the
Secretary of Agriculture. On
February 29, Engr. Cayanan
took his oath of office to
the Agriculture Secretary.
aimed
to
generate
inputs from the regional
stakeholders on the draft
regional AFMPs before
these are finalized.
(RFUs).
consultations.
Assistant Secretary for
Policy and Planning Romeo
S. Recide and DA Planning
Service Director Agnes
Catherine
T.
Miranda
discussed the overview
of the AFMP framework
and the process and role
of public participation and
consultation
mechanics,
respectively, during these
A regional workshop
ensued where participants
were grouped per region to
critique the draft regional
plans presented by their
respective
Regional
Executive Directors.
In his message, Sec.
Alcala
expressed
high
hopes for NAFC under the
new stewardship.
“Under the leadership of
Engr. Cayanan, I expect
NAFC to be an active
mediator of the DA with
the farmers, fishermen and
local officials through the
regional, provincial and
municipal Agricultural and
Fishery Councils (AFCs),”
Sec. Alcala said.
Sec.
Alcala
also
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DA, NAFC wrap up draft AFMP area-wide consultations
The DA and NAFC
recently concluded the
series of Area-Wide Public
Consultations on the Draft
Regional Agriculture and
Fisheries
Modernization
Plans (AFMPs) for 20112017. Upcoming activity
will be the presentation to
the NAF Council before
finalization of the AFMP.
The area-wide consultations
The participants include
the Regional Agricultural and
Fishery Council, civil society
organizations,
academe,
other government offices
and representatives of the
DA Regional Field Units
Recommendations
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Engr. Cayanan assumes post...
emphasized the integral
part that NAFC plays in
the overall mandate of the
Department, particularly in
the effective participation
of the stakeholders in
the implementation of its
programs and services
under
the
Agri-Pinoy
framework.
Moreover, he underscored
NAFC’s task of ensuring
speedy delivery of services
to the stakeholders through
the US-PL480 and 2KR
funds.
He further stressed his
thrust to bring in NAFC
on
the
government’s
campaign
for
good
governance especially as
it serves as the face of the
DA to its national and local
partners.
In
his
acceptance
speech, 39-year-old Engr.
Cayanan
expressed
his gratefulness for the
opportunity given him to
serve and be part of the DA
family.
He also laid out his
thrusts as NAFC’s new
head, giving focus on
strengthening partnerships
with the consultative bodies,
the AFCs and the National
Sectoral Committees, and
the private sector.
“For our partners in the
AFCs, we will continue
to work to ensure the
sustainability
of
your
operations. We will also
work to strengthen and
enhance the membership
and image of the AFCs. In
return, we hope for your
unrelenting
cooperation
and support in addressing
the needs of our clientele
especially the farmers
and fishermen in the
countryside,” he said.
He also appealed for their
cooperation and support
to ensure that NAFC’s
mandated tasks are carried
ASec. Salacup vows to support,
urges NAFC to align its plans with DA
DA Assistant Secretary for
Fisheries and Agribusiness
and Marketing Salvador
S. Salacup was recently
appointed as the Supervising
Officer of the Secretary
to NAFC. Prior to this, on
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January to March 2012
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February 13, ASec. Salacup
was tasked as NAFC’s
OIC
Executive
Director
through Special Order No.
124 Series of 2012 signed
by DA Secretary Proceso
J. Alcala. To address the
concerns of NAFC staff
and share his plans for the
Sec. Alcala conveys his hopeful vision for the NAFC under the
leadership of Engr. Cayanan.
out both effectively and
efficiently.
“For our private sector
partners, we will carry on
our duty of providing you
technical leadership and
guidance in your meetings
and other undertakings,”
he added.
Meanwhile,ASec.
Salacup, who served as the
agency’s Officer-in-Charge
for about two weeks
before Engr. Cayanan’s
agency, ASec.
Salacup
met with the workforce on
February 14 at the Apacible
Conference Room. Acting
Deputy Executive Director
Noel A. Juliano was also
present at the meeting.
ASec. Salacup emphasized
that, as an attached agency
of the DA, NAFC should
align its endeavors with what
the Secretary and President
Benigno S. Aquino III envision
for Philippine agriculture.
He also encouraged all
NAFC staff to adhere to
the guiding principles of the
Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act and AgriPinoy 2011 while faithfully
undertaking its role as the
facilitator of private sector
partnership and participation
appointment, gladly shared
that under his and Engr.
Cayanan’s partnership, the
needs of the private sector
will be addressed.
“To our private sector
bosses, our champions,
rest assured that we
will always abide by the
dictates of what NAFC
is all about—that being
as the sounding board
of the private sector,” he
concluded.
in the development of the
agriculture and fisheries
sector.
“Let us do our mandate, let
us do it properly and with a
sense of urgency,” he said.
ASec.
Salacup,
who
also
serves
as
DA’s
spokesperson,
started
his service in DA in 1999,
initially at the Agribusiness
and Marketing Assistance
Service. This was after his
stint as a research assistant
in
the
United
States
Agency for International
Development. A native of
Los Baِños, Laguna, 53-yearold Salacup is a father of two
and grandfather to two boys.
DA, NAFC wrap up...
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Stakeholders from the agriculture and fisheries sector come
together during the area-wide public consultations to share their
input on the regional draft AFMPs for 2011-2017.
Breakout sessions were conducted where representatives of
each region made comments and recommendations on their
respective draft regional AFMPs.
focused on the following Mindanao. He hoped that Council
Chairperson, the participants in the latter.
DA
interventions: Mindanao will live up to its actively participated in the
The formulation of the
Infrastructure
Support, title as the “Land of Promise”. Mindanao B Consultation, AFMP 2011-2017 is in
Research,
Development
particularly in the workshop accordance with Section 13
and
Extension,
of the Agriculture
Regulation, Policy The area-wide consultations were conducted at the following venues:
and
Fisheries
Area Covered
Host Region
Date
Venue
No. of
and
Planning,
Modernization Act
Participants
and
Transitory
(AFMA) of 1997
Functions.
which gives the DA
LUZON B
Sunrise Holiday
February 27-29,
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(REGIONS IV-A,
RFU-IVA
Mansion, Alfonso,
the
responsibility
2012
IV-B, V)
Cavite
The comments
of
formulating
and
Fontana Hot
and
suggestions
implementing
a
Spring Leisure
LUZON A (CAR,
generated from the
RFU-III
Marc h 1-3, 2012
Parks, Clark
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medium
and
longREGIONS I, II, III)
Freeport Zone,
workshops
were
term AFMP.
Pampanga
amply documented
VISAYAS
Days Hotel,
and will be used to
The plan will serve
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(REGIONS VI, VII,
RFU-VII
March 6-8, 2012
Mandaue, Cebu
VIII)
refine each region’s
as an instrument
Harbor Lights
AFMP.
MINDANAO A (IX,
March 19-21,
to focus programs,
120
RFU-X
Hotel, Gusa,
X, CARAGA)
2012
projects
and
Cagayan de Oro
Waterfront
Misamis Oriental
activities
towards
MINDANAO B (XI,
March 21-23,
130
RFU-XI
Insular Hotel,
Governor
Oscar
modernizing
the
XII, ARMM)
2012
Lanang, Davao
Moreno
graced
agriculture
and
the opening activity of the
Hon. Darlene Magnolia session for Region XII.
fisheries sector.
Mindanao A consulation. He Antonino-Custodio, Mayor
stressed the importance of of General Santos City and
NAFC’s newly appointed
The series of area-wide
modernizing agriculture in Regional
Development Executive Director Engr. public consultations was
Ariel T. Cayanan also conducted in partnership
attended the consultation with
the
DA-Planning
in Pampanga and Davao Service and the NAFC and
City where he presented in line with the Department’s
the process and role of aim of enabling informed
public participation and and effective stakeholder
consultation mechanics to participation.
Gen. Santos City Mayor Darlene Magnolia Antonino-Custodio
and NAFC Executive Director Engr. Ariel Cayanan grace the
AFMP consultation in Davao City.
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PGPC draws up
priority projects for 2012
Dir. Cayanan,
up close and personal
University.
From January 24 to
27, the Philippine Grains
Postproduction Consortium
(PGPC) conducted a YearEnd Performance Review
and Planning Workshop at
the National Food Authority
(NFA) Staff House and
Training Center in Loakan,
Baguio City where its
member-agencies drew up
priority projects for this year.
Representatives
from
NAFC, the lead agency of
the consortium for 2011 to
2012, joined those from
fellow PGPC memberagencies, namely the NFA,
Philippine Rice Research
Institute, University of the
Philippines–Los
Baños,
and Philippine Center for
Postharvest Development
and Mechanization, as well
as partner institution, the
International Rice Research
Institute, for this activity.
One of the lead projects
drawn up is the retrofitting
of the NFA mechanical
dryers in different areas
nationwide. Out of 168
units, the PGPC will
determine
the
number
of mechanical dryers to
be retrofitted through the
budget allotted by the DA.
This project endeavors the
use of biomass furnace
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January to March 2012
instead of fuel in operating
mechanical dryers to help
grains
farmers
reduce
postharvest losses as well
as palay-drying costs.
PGPC will also continue
to push through with the
assessment
of
NAFCfunded Farm Level Grains
Center projects across the
country to ensure their full
utilization. These projects
constitute warehousing and
storage facilities for rice.
Both undertakings are in
support to the successful
implementation of the Rice
Self-Sufficiency Program of
the government.
The planned initiatives
were rooted from the
marching orders of DA
Secretary
Proceso
J.
Alcala during the PGPC
Execom meeting last June
9, 2011 and the workshop
conducted last June 29 to
July 1, 2011.
Prior
to
mapping
out
the
work
plan,
each
member
agency
presented their respective
accomplishments
concerning grains post
production for 2011.
The group also reviewed
and amended some of
the PGPC policies and
Born
in
San
Luis,
Pampanga on July 17, 1973,
Engr. Ariel T. Cayanan, now
the Executive Director of
NAFC, has always aspired to
be a public servant.
In 1994, Engr. Cayanan
obtained his first degree,
B.S. in Computer Engineering,
at the Mapua Institute of
Technology
(MIT).
Four
years later, he earned his
Master’s degree in Computer
Engineering in the same
institute. He also has a degree
in Business Management
from the Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM).
He obtained his Master of
Business Administration and a
dissertation doctorate degree
in Business Administration
from PLM as well. He has
completed academic units for
Master of Science in Teaching
in Physics at De La Salle
guidelines and the Fund
Management Guidelines.
PGPC
was
formerly
called the Philippine Rice
Postproduction Consortium
(PRPC) which was officially
formed in June 1999 and
was institutionalized under
the DA in 2004 through
Executive Order (E. O.)
309.
In the pursuit of including
other grains in the coverage
Aside from public service,
Engr. Cayanan also has
passion for teaching. In MIT,
he is Professor VI in Industrial
Engineering,
Associate
Professor II in Physics and
Associate Professor II for
Graduate Studies. He has
published works mainly about
physics and computer-related
topics.
At 38, he has accomplished
a lot in his life. His stint as
manager of various private
companies
honed
the
leadership skills he needed
as he strived to be part of
a government institution.
He is the former manager
of Dear John Services,Inc.,
former General Manager of
DigiLighting, Inc. and former
Business Analysis Manager in
Shoe Mart Appliance Center.
He is also member of the
Free and Accepted Masons
of the Philippines 32o and
honorary member of the
Philippine National Police
Academy TAGAPAGBUKLOD
Class of 1989. He is a devoted
husband to wife Pamela and a
loving father to three beautiful
children.
of the consortium, the
name PRPC was changed
to PGPC through E. O. 59
issued in September 2011.
As a whole, PGPC is
tasked to identify, coordinate
and pursue priority areas
of collaboration among its
member institutions, in terms
of research and development
and extension to enhance the
development of the rice and
other grains postproduction
industry in the country.
13 young farmers finish YFFTPJ ‘12 prep course
Batch ‘11 trainees return from Japan
This year’s batch of YFFTPJ participants undergo rigorous
training prior to their on-farm training with Japanese host
farmers.
Thirteen young farmers
from different regions in
the country underwent the
Pre-Departure Orientation
Course (PDOC) under the
Young Filipino Farmers
Training Program in Japan
(YFFTPJ) from January 23
to April 4.
This was facilitated by
NAFC through the auspices
of the Japan Agricultural
Exchange Council (JAEC)
and the Japan Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries.
The PDOC is a 75-day
orientation course on rice,
vegetable,
swine
and
cattle production; farm
business planning; farm
mechanization; computer
literacy; formal Nihongo
language course, basic
Japanese
culture
and
tradition; values formation;
and leadership training.
The said orientation
course was conducted
after the 45-day Home
Stay Module with YFFTPJ
graduates which focused
on farm activities, visits to
other farms and agricultural
institutions, conversational
Nihongo
and
physical
fitness.
This year’s YFFTPJ
participants are: June O.
Bayeng of La Trinidad,
Benguet; Mario S. Butin
of Solsona, Ilocos Norte;
Elias S. Calansi of Kayapa,
Nueva Vizcaya; Edgell
C. Del Fierro of Palauig,
Zambales; Bryan B. Rosete
of Magsaysay, Occidental
Mindoro;
Norman
H.
Samudio
of
Daet,
Camarines Norte; Janvier
H. Morales of La Carlota
City, Negros Occidental;
Dexter O. Lomocso of San
Juan, Siquijor; Janyday M.
Relampagos of Guipos,
Zamboanga
del
Sur;
Dennis A. Duna of Ipasugong, Bukidnon; Espederon
G. Apog of Sta. Cruz,
Davao del Sur; Jomer C.
Buenavista of Alamada,
Cotabato; and Serapin M.
Dacula, Jr. of Butuan City,
Agusan del Norte.
These trainees have
been carefully selected by
NAFC in partnership with
local government units,
DA-RFUs and NAFC’s
network of AFCs.
Trainees
who
pass
the PDOC qualify for the
11-month training proper in
Japan where they will have
an on-farm training with
YFFPTJ Batch 2011 participants pose for a group photo during
their courtesy call to Executive Director Ariel T. Cayanan (5th from
right) after their arrival last March.
Japanese host farmers of
the JAEC, further study of
the Nihongo language, and
attendance in institutional
development
trainings,
community activities, farm
and cultural visits and
sports festival activities.
In an interview, 25-yearold Jomer Buenavista, the
eldest of four children of a
farmer and barangay health
worker, said he enjoyed the
pre-departure training a
lot, especially the visits on
different established farms
and the Nihongo class.
He also feels fortunate to
be chosen to participate in
the program as he wanted
to develop their onehectare rubber plantation.
“I know that I have to
improve
my
(farming)
skills and this is one big
opportunity to be able to do
that. I will apply whatever I
learn in Japan in improving
our farm and I will also
share that knowledge to
other farmers,” Buenavista,
a BS Agriculture 4th year
student, said.
For 27-year-old computer
technologygraduate
Norman Samudio, the
training will not only
benefit him but also the
out-of-school
youth
in
his hometown. Being a
4-H Club member in their
locale, Samudio hopes that
he can inspire more young
people to gain interest in
farming.
“As soon as I come back
from the training, I will pass
on everything that I’ve
learned to them,” Samudio,
who dreams of having his
own farm, articulated.
The second in the brood
of seven, Samudio said
he is blessed to have this
chance to go to Japan
and learn more farming
techniques that will help
him in expanding their rice
and vegetable farm.
“I am very thankful for
this opportunity. I am
truly happy and grateful,
especially for the support
of both the Japanese and
Philippine governments, as
well as NAFC,” he added.
Meanwhile, 2011 YFFTPJ
graduate Alexander Paulo,
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Region 6 revisits concepts of AFC operations
As part of the AFCs’ 25th
anniversary celebration this
year, the Western Visayas
Regional Agricultural and
Fishery
Council
(RAFC),
through the DA-RFU VI,
conducted a re-orientation
and training course on AFC
operations for its officers and
employees from February 22 to
24 at Iloilo Midtown Hotel, Yulo
St., Iloilo City.
Around 30 participants
from the regional, provincial,
municipal and highly urbanized
city AFCs attended the threeday training. They were joined
by five coordinators from the
NAFC’s Local Support and
Coordination Division.
The training served as a
refresher on the principles
and concepts of the AFC
Participants of the three-day training on AFC operations pose for a group photo together with NAFC
Acting Deputy Executive Director Engr. Noel A. Juliano (first row, third from left) who was present during
the meeting among DA, NAFC and RAFC VI officers.
operations and the anatomy of
its mechanism.
It also provided hands-on
exercise on the preparation of
resolutions, policy briefs and
work and financial plans.
Gender and Development
concepts were also discussed
on the final day as part of
the mainstreaming strategy
to promote rural women’s
participation in the AFCs.
The gathering concluded
with a meeting among DA,
NAFC and RAFC VI officers
where the latter underscored
their position to oppose the
Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources’ plan to
allow the sale of imported fish
in local public wet markets.
The position paper was later
submitted to the National
Sectoral
Committee
on
Fisheries and Aquaculture and
the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources.
NAFC conducts seminar
on Code of Ethics for agri engineers
NAFC joins Women’s Month celebration
Around 60 DA agricultural engineers from all over the country
participated in the Seminar-Workshop on the Code of Ethics and
Corruption-Prevention for Agricultural Engineers last March 27 and 28
at the NAFC Apacible Hall, DA Compound, Diliman, Quezon City. This
two-day event was organized by the NAFC Agriculture and Fishery
Mechanization Committee, in collaboration with the Philippine Society
of Agricultural Engineers and the Professional Regulation Commission
Board of Agricultural Engineers (PRC-BOAE). NAFC Executive Director
Engr. Ariel Cayanan gave a warm welcome to the participants and
expressed appreciation for the activity which he said is important in
continuously reminding agricultural engineers about honesty and
truthfulness in serving. He also thanked Undersecretary Ronaldo Geron
from the Office of the President for gracing the event. The speakers
include Engr. Ariodear Rico, Chairman of BOAE, who discussed the
Code of Conduct of Agricultural Engineers; Director Rhodora Galicia of
the Office of the Ombudsman who tackled the powers, functions and
procedure of their agency; and Prosecutor Bienvenida Gruta of the
Office of the Ombudsman for the Anti-Graft and Corruption Practices
Act. Prosecutor Gruta also spearheaded the workshop on personal and
professional integrity issues on the final day of the activity.
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January to March 2012
In support of the drive towards the recognition of women’s role as powerful
agents of change, especially in relation to disaster risk reduction, NAFC
employees joined this year’s Women’s Month Celebration with the theme
“Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability,
Everyone’s Responsibility”. The kick-off ceremony was held in Quezon City
Hall on March 5, followed by a pilgrimage and mini-program to commemorate
the Bicentennial Celebration of the life of Filipina revolutionary Melchora
Aquino, also known as “Tandang Sora”, at Tandang Sora Shrine in Banlat,
Tandang Sora, Quezon City. These activities were spearheaded by the
Quezon City Gender and Development Resource Coordinating Office and
attended by representatives from national agencies and non-government
organizations in Quezon City. On March 26, 13 NAFC employees attended
a lecture forum in light of the abovementioned theme held at Bulwagang
Tandang Sora of the College of Social Work and Community Development
in the University of the Philippines-Diliman. The event was organized by
the National Anti-Poverty Commission. The lecture was delivered by Dr.
Jurgenne Primavera of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
She is a Filipino scientist well known for her research on the vital ecological
role of mangrove forests and was also named as one of TIME Magazine’s
Heroes of the Environment in 2008. Dr. Primavera gave extensive
discussion on the native flora, the National Greening Program and the
mangroves’ function as coastal buffers and sediment sink.
NAFC hands over checks to 2011 Gawad Saka awardees
Outstanding Rural Improvement Club: Balidbid Rural Improvement Club
Representative: Ms. Clarita Galazo, president
Outstanding Municipal Agricultural & Fishery Council: MAFC
of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya
Representative: Mr. Pio Sinacay, MAFC Chairman
NAFC officials led by
Executive Director Engr.
Ariel T. Cayanan and DA
Assistant Secretary and
Supervising Officer of the
Secretary to NAFC Salvador
S. Salacup recently handed
over the grant prizes to
the winners of the 2011
Gawad Saka Search for the
Outstanding
Organization
Achievers in Agriculture and
Fisheries at NAFC Apacible
Hall, DA Compound, Quezon
City.
The Provincial Agricultural
25, offered some advice to
this year’s trainees, saying
“Even though the work is
taxing, the reward is much
more gratifying so they
should give their best and
work hard.”
As he heads back home
to San Antonio, Zambales,
Paulo shared he will use
all the new techniques he
Outstanding Young Farmer/Fisherfolk Organization:
Cabacungan 4H Club
Representative: Mr. Leo Ombrog, president
and Fishery Council (PAFC)
of Nueva Vizcaya was
awarded with P250,000
worth of grant fund as the
Outstanding PAFC, while
P150,000 was each given
to Cabacungan 4H Club
of
Brgy.
Cabacungan,
Allen,
Northern
Samar
(Outstanding Young Farmer/
Fisherfolk
Organization);
Balidbid Rural Improvement
Club of Salcedo, Ilocos
Sur (Outstanding Rural
Improvement
Club);
Calumpit
Multi-Purpose
Cooperative of Sablayan,
13 young farmers...
Outstanding Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council:
PAFC of Nueva Vizcaya
Representative: Mr. Josefino Valdez, PAFC Coordinator
Occidental
Mindoro
(Outstanding Small Farmer/
Fisherfolk Organization) [not
in photo]; and, the Municipal
Agricultural and Fishery
Council (MAFC) of Kayapa,
Nueva Vizcaya (Outstanding
MAFC).
These
prizes
will
fund the organizations’
proposed
agricultural
and fishery activities that
will further augment their
operations.
Gawad
Saka
is
an
learned from his Japanese
host family, as well as the
money he has saved from
his allowance, in upgrading
his small cattle farm.
fattening, but also new
farming ideas. I was able to
expand my knowledge. The
discipline that Japanese
farmers have is very
admirable,” he shared.
“My host family has been
very helpful to me and
we became very close. I
learned a lot from them,
not only about techniques
in cattle breeding and
In
the
graduation
ceremonies,Executive
Director Ariel T. Cayanan
congratulated the young
talents for a job well done.
“I am sure that they will
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annual search for farmers
and fisherfolk, livestock
raisers, and farmers' and
fisherfolk's groups and
organizations that have
made
notable
efforts
and
contributions
in
the development of the
agriculture and fisheries
sector of the country. This
undertaking, which started
around 1970, is being
conducted nationwide by
the DA in partnership with
NAFC’s network of local
AFCs, LGUs, academe
and the private sector.
perform well because they
really plan to succeed. I
know that upon their return,
they’re going to add more
laurels to the previous
batches of trainees that are
now being of help to the
Department. I can also tell
that the program keeps on
improving. Thank you to all
the people involved in this,”
he stated.
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GOJ officials visit 2KR-assisted facilities in Regions 2, 3
Embassy of Japan First Secretary, Agriculture Mr. Takehiko
Sakata and DA-based Japan International Cooperation
Agency Technical Expert Mr. Hiroshi Kodama visited 2KRfunded projects in the provinces of Cagayan, Nueva Ecija
and Isabela. They were assisted by the NAFC-Special
Projects Division headed by Ms. Elgie Namia. The projects
visited were the Masisit-Dacal Livelihood Cooperative in
Masisit, Sanchez Mira, Cagayan; Central Milk Processing
Plant and Waste Disposal Facility of the Philippine Carabao
Center in Nueva Ecija; Eastern Multi-Purpose Cooperative
in Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija; and, the Naganacan Water
Impounding Project in Isabela where they were joined by
officials from the Bureau of Soils and Water Management
led by Water Resource Management Division Chief Engr.
Arnulfo Gesite. The projects were funded under the Farm
Level Grains Center II, Enhancing Rural Employment
through the Promotion of Village-Based Dairy Enterprises
and Rehabilitatioin of Small Scale Irrigation Projects
for Upland Productivity and Resource Sustainability.
Engr. Gesite of BSWM facilitated the visit for the Small
Water Impounding Projects. The Japanese officials were
impressed with the outcome of the monitoring conducted.
They saw the good impact of the projects to the farmer
beneficiaries as these provided additional income,
supported their children’s school matriculation, expanded
their land ownership, afforded them farm equipment/
machineries and provided employment to other farmers.
Adding to their satisfaction, the Japanese officials also
experienced a boodle fight during their visit.
Kambing at Tupa: Negosyo ng Pinoy. Farmers, livestock growers
and even fisherfolks dropped by NAFC’s booth at the 5th National Goat
and Sheep Congress and Trade Fair last March 22 to 24, 2012. This is
NAFC’s show of support to the Federation of Goat and Sheep Producers
Associations of the Philippines in its pursuit to develop goat production
in the country. With the theme “Kambing at Tupa: Negosyo ng Pinoy,”
the trade fair was also participated in by other government agencies
such as the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Livestock Development
Council, Philippine Carabao Center, as well as officials from DA-RFU
III. NAFC’s booth showcased two of its projects under the US PL480
Title I Program, namely Goat Production Project for the Accelerated
Hunger Mitigation Program and Accelerating the Genetic Resource
Improvement Program for Beef Cattle and Small Ruminants. Both are
implemented in partnership with BAI.
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