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Achieving rice sufficiency with rice-corn blend

March 13, 2019 by Erik Miguel Aguilar

How is that again? Rice sufficiency with the use of corn?

Indeed, this is what Dr. Artemio M. Salazar, a retired research professor at the College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), believes in.

“Rice sufficiency does not have to be achieved through rice alone but could be achieved with the help of corn,” he said. Dr. Salazar, who used to head the Cereals Section of the Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), CAFS, shares this belief with his team of plant breeders and agricultural extensionists.

Volunteerism as pedagogy

March 12, 2019 by Padayon UP

For the last 24 years, Pahinungod has asserted its place as part of the teaching-learning environment of the University. At the end of the day, educational institutions must educate. So the real achievements of Pahinungod are its volunteers and the graduates it has nurtured through volunteer work not just for, but with communities.

Planting seeds of change to conserve forests and produce food

March 12, 2019 by Padayon UP

The Conservation Farming Village program of UPLB promoted a new mindset where science, innovations, and traditional knowledge are allowed to come together and fuse; and inculcated a broader world view among farmers toward better awareness and responsibility for their environment, community, and fellowmen.

With FSTP, from barren soil shall spring progress

March 12, 2019 by Padayon UP

The ultimate objective of the Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP) is to develop farmers’ technical and scientific capabilities in growing valuable crops through appropriate farming technologies. In its fullest sense, FSTP is designed to liberate the poor farmers from the bondage of poverty and hunger.

“Foodscaping” landscapes

March 12, 2019 by Erik Miguel Aguilar

Is it possible to make your yard both beautiful and edible?

Researchers of the UPLB Edible Landscaping team certainly think so. Touting the slogan “No Filipino should be hungry,” the team also thinks that edible landscaping is going to help Filipinos go green and eat healthy.

Biomech: A center of learning and public service

March 12, 2019 by Erik Miguel Aguilar

From the farms where the food security war is being fought to the halls of Congress where policies are being made, the Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH) contributes in large measures towards the use of agriculture machinery for efficient farming and fisheries processing operations.

Equipping the youth for biodiversity conservation

March 11, 2019 by Padayon UP

The Youth Summer Program and Biodiversity Short Course are training grounds for the youth. Both engage the future agents of biodiversity and environment conservation, ushering in change for the environment through education.

DTRI leads program to increase milk production in the Phils.

December 16, 2018 by Padayon UP

The UPLB Dairy Training and Research Institute leads a program that will aim to produce 3,200 head of dairy calves, with each cow projected to add two liters of milk per day to the country’s supply in order to promote demand for local dairy sources, according to Dr. Amado Angeles, program leader and DTRI director.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the UPLB College of Veterinary of Medicine

May 10, 2017 by Padayon UP

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) serves as the extension arm of the College, providing veterinary services to the surrounding community and laboratory for training junior and senior clinicians. It has facilities for diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and disorders of farm, companion, laboratory, wild and exotic animals. It now has two stations, the Los Baños Station in Maahas and the Diliman Station in Quezon City. VTH collaborates with various organizations and institutions in conducting activities that promote the care, health and wellness of animals as well as responsible pet ownership and tours for students who are considering Veterinary Medicine as a career.

Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive of the UPLB College of Veterinary of Medicine

May 10, 2017 by Padayon UP

To provide expert assistance towards the eradication of Rabies by the Year 2020, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (DVCS), the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), and the Extension Coordination Committee of the College Veterinary Medicine (CVM) conduct annual anti-rabies vaccination drives. The CVM Faculty and students, in collaboration with CVM alumni, local government units and private organizations and institutions, vigorously involve themselves in this meaningful activity.