DOST-PCAARRD introduces initiatives for agri sector amid El Niño
DOST-PCAARRD introduces initiatives for agri sector amid El Niño
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00:00 The dry spell and drought inducing effects of El Nino continues to visit misery and malady to farmers and agricultural workers and stakeholders.
00:08 Hence the DOSD is stepping up to the plate by providing innovative and technological solutions in irrigation to mitigate the damage and devastation of El Nino.
00:17 One in particular entails automated furrow irrigation and bio-fertilizer application that Armando Las Mueres dwells on in this report.
00:28 During the scientific ocular visit of several officials and staff of the House of Representatives to the office of the DOSD,
00:35 Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development or PICARD,
00:41 the agency introduced and showcased its programs and projects which are truly beneficial to our countrymen,
00:47 particularly their initiatives for the agriculture sector amid the threats of El Nino.
00:53 No less than the President recently ordered a whole of government approach on this occurrence.
00:58 According to DOSD PICARD Executive Director Reynaldo Ebora,
01:02 "Science and technology are crucial in addressing various challenges in the society."
01:07 In their exhibit, they showcase some of their projects in collaboration with several universities, institutions and companies.
01:14 For one, here's the Water Advisory for Irrigation Scheduling System or WAIS project,
01:20 which is truly helpful in addressing El Nino as it alerts the farmers if the lands are already drying up or having excess water for immediate action.
01:29 Another El Nino helpful project is the newly launched pilot testing of Automated Furrow Irrigation System and Bio-Fertilizer Application to Low-Yielding Block Farms,
01:40 which also focused on efficient irrigation measures.
01:44 But wait, there's more! Like this tilapia ice cream which is created to further expand the tilapia industry and help the fishermen.
01:51 Meanwhile, this is the ASF Rapid Test Kit which acts like a COVID antigen test.
01:57 In a matter of minutes, one can know if the swan is infected with ASF or not.
02:02 This one, called Seaweed Harvester, helps farmers harvest seaweed in an easier and faster way.
02:10 We invite you to look at the technologies developed by our researchers.
02:15 DOS2 provides support and funding to do the researches.
02:21 If you have any technology that you want to access, go to the PICARD website.
02:29 There's an area where our e-library is located. The information is there.
02:34 According to House Committee on Agriculture and Food Vice Chair Jaisal Victoria Yu, visits like this to government agencies are crucial for their effective formulation of policies and laws.
02:45 She assures the lower house fully supports the DOST, particularly in taking steps for the welfare of our countrymen.
02:53 Opportunities like this, we get to talk together and we get to figure out what we can do as legislators and what bills we can pass that can help the research and development of DOST to be fast-paced.
03:16 Melalee Moras from the National TV Network for a new and better Republic.