DA - Bureau of Agricultural Research

10/09/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘

𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁’𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹

Agriculture and fisheries technologies supported by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) will take center stage in the upcoming 4th National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Exhibition (NAFTE) on October 1–3 in Legazpi City, Albay.

With the theme, Innovation in Action: Bridging Science, Industry, and Communities for Scalable and Sustainable Agri-Fisheries (A&F) Technologies, the three-day exhibition will provide a venue for technology developers and partners to showcase mature agri-fishery technologies, share knowledge, and build linkages with stakeholders who can contribute to their wider utilization.

The opening program will feature an inspirational message from DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., and a Keynote Address from Senate President Sherwin T. Gatchalian.

The event will also bring together representatives from DA regional field offices and attached agencies, research institutions, state colleges and universities, local government units, the private sector, and non-government organizations to feature available technologies and products.

As the lead organizer and lead coordinating agency, DA-BAR spearheads NAFTE to promote research-generated technologies and help bridge technology developers with potential users and partners in the agriculture and fisheries sector. This year, the bureau collaborates with DA-Bicol, Bicol Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (BAFRREDN), and Albay Local Government Unit.

The first day will feature the ceremonial launching of DA-BAR-supported agri-fishery technologies, including Phytomedicines and Phytogenic Feed Additives for Organic Chicken developed by Central Philippine University and the IPM protocol for Corn Fall Armyworm in Cagayan Valley. The program will also feature the launching of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) logo and Bicol regional initiatives.

The exhibition will be complemented by Market Talks and a Seminar Series, providing spaces for knowledge exchange on technologies, market opportunities, and emerging concerns in agri-fisheries. Market Talks on the first day will feature discussions on market assessment of veggie chips and Queen Pineapple flour, followed by a dialogue with experts from government and the private sector.

On the second day, the program will feature technology transfer sessions on forage-based pelletized blended ration for goats, fertilizer and pesticide use strategies and mango productivity technology, and the Zero Energy Cooling Chamber. The Seminar Series will also cover topics on drone applications for rice, stingless bees, Black Soldier Fly-based feed for poultry, value-added rabbit meat products, and Queen Pineapple-based farming systems.

The program will also give farmers and beneficiaries opportunities to share their stories, highlighting experiences from interventions involving mushroom production, organic farming practices, drone technology, and farmer field-based initiatives.

The final day will recognize NAFTE exhibitors through awards for Best Innovative Product in food and non-food categories and Best Booth. The event will culminate in the Stakeholder Forum, which will bring together representatives from different parts of the value chain to discuss challenges and explore collaborative solutions.

Through NAFTE, DA-BAR continues to provide a platform for promoting mature A&F technologies while strengthening networks among researchers, government institutions, communities, and industry supporting the movement of research and innovation toward practical application and sustainable development in the agriculture and fisheries sector.

09/09/2026

Read the latest issue of BAR Chronicle featuring the R4D activities, initiatives, and updates coordinated by the bureau and implemented by partner agencies.

09/09/2026

[REQUEST FOR QUOTATION]

DA-BAR requests quotations for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Assorted Office Equipment and Furniture for Official Use of Various DA-BAR Offices.

Please visit tinyurl.com/72zybms2 or call telephone number (02) 8461 2900 local 1117, fax. no. (02) 8927 5691 for more details.

09/09/2026

Have you submitted your entries for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗡𝗥𝗦)?

Turn in your papers now! Deadline is on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆).

Access the guidelines and entry form at: https://tinyurl.com/2026NRS.

Submit your entry through: https://forms.gle/UrAvACcndNnucztt5.

Upon completion of the Google forms, submit your printed copy to DA-BAR.

For inquiries, please contact: [email protected].

CALLING ALL AGRI-FISHERY RESEARCHERS!

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗡𝗥𝗦) is open for paper submissions! Organized by the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), this year's theme is "R4D Excellence: Driving Progress, Delivering Impact."

We’re inviting Filipino scientists and researchers from DA units and attached agencies, state universities and colleges, and other government institutions under the DA’s National Agriculture and Fisheries R&D System (NaRDSAF) that conducts R&D work in agriculture and fisheries.

Eligible papers must feature work completed between August 2023 and August 2026.

The NRS culminates in the AFMA Research Paper Award, which recognizes researchers whose work has delivered impactful technologies, information, processes, or systems to the agriculture and fisheries sector.

Research Categories:
1. Technology Generation
2. Technology Adaptation and Verification
3. Developmental Research
4. Socio-Economics Research
5. Policy Research

Deadline of submissions: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆)

See the comments section for more details.

08/09/2026

: In line with the bureau's drive in adapting to digital transformation, the DA-BAR, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Ban̈os Foundation, Inc. (UPLBFI) conducted a two-day training seminar to capacitate its technical staff in operating the Knowledge and Investment Hub for Agriculture and Fisheries Research system (K-HUB) on September 1-2, 2026 in Quezon City.

08/09/2026

: To set the strategic direction for ube research for development (R4D) through research-based, collaborative approaches, DA-BAR conducted the Ube Stakeholders’ Meeting on R4D Priorities and Directions on September 3, 2026 in Quezon City.

08/09/2026

: Two corn varieties developed through the Corn Germplasm Utilization through Advanced Research and Development (CGUARD) program are being reproduced, and distributed to corn farmers and partner institutions since their registration with the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) in 2023.

07/09/2026

[REQUEST FOR QUOTATION]

DA-BAR requests quotations for the Procurement of Interview, Photo, Video, and Documentation of the 2026 Filipino Faces of Biotechnology Awardees.

Please visit tinyurl.com/3u6ca8jh or call telephone number (02) 8461 2900 local 1117, fax. no. (02) 8927 5691 for more details.

04/09/2026

The natural and plant-based treatment for Philippine Native Chicken against Chronic Respiratory Disease and Poultry Roundworm is among the key technologies recognized during the Presidential Filipinnovation Awards 2026 held on September 3, 2026 in Quezon City.

Developed by the Research Center for Philippine Native Chicken of the Central Philippines University (CPU)-College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences, the Garlic Emulsified Concentrate is now commercialized by the Golden Sprout Corporation, offering organic farmers and native chicken raisers with natural, viable, and effective alternatives to synthetic medication to support health, productivity, and sustainable production of Philippine Native Chicken.

The innovation is among research-developed products and production technologies developed through CPU's Research for Development project, funded by the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research through the DA-National Organic Agriculture Program.

04/09/2026

Oyster mushroom processing technology was transferred to the Cabisuculan Mushroom Growers and Farmers Association (CMGFA), alongside the launch of several oyster mushroom-based products on September 3, 2026 in Nueva Ecija.

Funded by DA-BAR and implemented by DA-Central Luzon, the initiative aims to support sustainable livelihoods and boost the income of local mushroom growers and processors.