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CLSU PhilSCAT Hosts Farming Futures Forum Addressing El Niño Challenges

Jun. 07, 2024

Jenel Gallardo | Radyo CLSU

The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the Philippine Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) and the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) organized the Farming Futures 2024 entitled “A Forum on Strengthening Agriculture Against El Niño” held from June 5-6, 2024. Dr. Edgar A. Orden, VP for Research and Extension, and Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, VP for Academic Affairs, graced event and recognized the importance of the event in formulating policy recommendations focusing on the effective use of water-saving technologies to make the agriculture sector resilient. In addition to the plenary sessions where the 9 resource persons with different expertise shared their insights and suggestions on mitigating the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, a breakout session was also facilitated to gather the regional perspectives on agricultural challenges and solutions, providing a platform for deeper discussions and the exchange of regional-specific experiences and strategies. Around 40 participants came from different State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM), Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Offices (DA-RFOs), and local and provincial government units attended the forum. In conclusion of the forum, the participants were able to tour around the CLSU KAMALIG S&T based Agritourism Farm where innovative and climate-responsive technologies generated by the university are showcased for technology promotion and adoption.

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