Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs) Platform
The PCAARRD Governing Council and DOST Executive Committee approved the implementation of a R&D program titled, “Program on Establishment of Philippine Native Pig Research, Development and Extension Center.” This program is an offshoot of the ongoing R&D program aimed towards improving the Markaduke native pig’s reproductive and production capabilities. Furthermore, this initiative is one of …
QP production is mainly concentrated in Regions 5 (Bicol) and 8 (Eastern Visayas), which accounts to about 5% of the national pineapple production. This program was able to address some of the pressing problems of the industry. The most significant of which is the mass production of pineapple planting material through somatic embryogenesis as an …
Enhancing Productivity and Marketability of Queen Pineapple Read More »
QP production started in Camarines Norte in the 1950s. Unlike other varieties commonly grown in the Philippines, the Queen or also called ‘Formosa’ is considered the sweetest. Since then, it became the most popular cash crop to the 12 municipalities and 282 barangays of the province. The said pineapple variety is also adaptable to the …
Niche Centers in the Region for R&D (NICER) Program: Queen Pineapple R&D Center Read More »
The program, which has 3 projects, aims to establish an R&D center for native chickens in Region 9 that is expected to accelerate production of quality breeder stocks through enhanced breeding, feeding and production management strategies suitable for native chickens. Enhancement of Breeding and Feeding Management Systems for Increased Productivity of ZamPen Native Chicken This …
With the development of Caraga Black native chicken, it can strengthen its capacity and capability in terms of productivity and efficiency through proper breeding and selection. Moreover, Caraga black chicken can provide a healthier option to consumers. The Project is expected to produce a breeding true-to-type population of black native chicken which is resilient to …
This proposed R&D project envisions to establish a ZamPen native chicken breeding population with improved egg production and growth performance. The free-range breeding and hatchery technologies that were developed by WMSU are now applied in JHCSC station, an on-going study. Moreover, innovations on the technologies and systems of improved native chicken breeding and production management …
The objectives of this project are to develop a native chicken breeding and hatchery management system that would ensure stable supply of both breeder and slaughter native chickens of predictable performance and consistent quality in commercial quantities. At the end of this project, a free range breeder native chicken management technology and hatchery operation protocol …
A marketing plan and a distribution plan are relevant in providing effective strategies that promote industry growth and better resource allocation. It is imperative that this research develops a marketing and distribution plan for the balut industry, as this can create backward and forward linkages that foster local employment and increase economic activity. The objectives …
Commercial Scale Testing of Breeder Itik Pinas Purelines Project I will establish nucleus and multiplier farms in implementing agencies (CLSU, NSPRDC-BAI, ISU, DA-RFO 11, SKSU, WVSU, WMSU) that will produce IP-purelines such as IP-Itim, IP-Khaki and IP-Kayumanggi. Production performance of IP-Itim and IP-Khaki will be evaluated to establish breed standards for the said purelines. This …
Itik for life Program for Sustainability of Philippine Duck Industry Read More »
The Duck Industry Association of the Philippines Inc. (DIAPI), which was organized in 2002 has indicated that currently the productivity of the local egg type mallard duck ranges from 50 to 55%. The association further indicated that one of the major factors affecting the local duck industry is the lack of quality breeder stocks and …
Development of Sustainable Philippine Mallard Duck Production System Read More »