Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery and Natural Resources R&D Centers and Agencies

International Center Main Crops

CIAT-International Center for Tropical Agriculture;
Cali, Colombia (1967)
CIMMYT-International Center for the Improvement
of Maize and Wheat; Mexico City, Mexico (1966)
CIP-International Potato Center; Lima, Peru (1971)
ICARDA-International Center for Agricultural
Research in the Dry Areas; Aleppo, Syria (1977)
ICRISAT-International Crops research Institute for
the Semi-arid Tropics; Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh,
India (1972)
IITA-International Institute of Tropical Agriculture;
Ibadan, Nigeria (1967)
IRRI-International Rice Research Institute; Los
Banos, Laguna, Philippines (1960)
IPGRI-International Plant Genetic Resources
Institute; Rome, Italy (1974)
ACIAR-Australian Center for International
Agricultural Research
CGIAR-Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research
Beans, cassava, tropical forages
Wheat, maize, triticale
Potato, sweet potato
Wheat, barley, chickpea, lentils, Pasteur legumes
Sorghum, millets, chickpea, pigeon pea, ground nut
Maize, cassava, cowpea, plantain, soybean, yam
Rice
Plant genetic resources
Animal, Crop and Forestry
• Sustainable production of crops, livestock,
fisheries, forests and natural resources
• Enhancing National Agricultural Research
Systems (NARS)
• Germplasm improvement for priority
crops, livestock, trees and fish
• Germpalsm collection

Local Agencies
Department of Science and Technology
Mandate
• Provide central direction, leadership, and coordination of all science and technology activities in the country; and
• Formulate S&T policies, programs, and projects in support of national development priorities.
R&D Priorities
• DOST will support R&D aimed at
• Increasing the productivity of the agricultural sector through the application of modern, efficient and appropriate
technologies→enhancing competitiveness in the world market and ensuring foor security
• Microelectronics, information technology and biotechnology (Biotechnology – varietal improvement of agricultural crops
and the development of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices.
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Nad Development (PCARRD)
• Serves as the main arm of DOST in planning, evaluating, monitoring and coordinating the national research and development
(R&D) programs in agriculture, forestry, environment and natural resources sectors
PCARRD programs
• Biotechnology • Material science
• Information technology • Integrated R&D programs
• Natural resources management
Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD)
• Priority areas:
-Biotechnology
-Electronics, Instrumentation and controls
-material science (Electronics ceramics/ polymers)
-Photonics technology
-Space Technology Applications
Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD)
Mandates of PCAMRD (executive order 128)
• Formulation of strategies, policies, plans programs and projects for aquaic resources research and development;
• Programming and allocation of government and external funds for aquatic resource research and development;
 • Monitoring of aquatic resources research and development; and
• Generation of external funds.
PCAMRD major R&D thrusts
• High priority flagship program:
-Aquatic Technology Management and Enterprise Development (ATMED)
-strategic Aquatic resources R&D Program
Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD)
• Process • Mining minerals • Transportation
• Food and feed • Textile • construction
• Metals and engineering • Energy • environment

Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR)

• mandate
The Bureau coordinates and funds agricultural research and development activities, develops partnerships with local and
international research organizations, strengthen institutional capabilities, manages knowledge and advocate policies towards
improved governance and progressive agricultural and fishery sector.
Research, Development and Extension Goals
• food security
• poverty alleviation and social equity
• improved productivity and increased income
• resource sustainability and global competitiveness

National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)

Mandate (ACT 4120)
• promote and support of fundamental of basic research for the continuing improvement of the research capability of
scientists;
• Foster linkages with local and international scientific organizations for enhanced cooperation in the development and
sharing of scientific information
• Provide advice on problems and issues of national interest
• Promote a scientific and technological culture to all sectors of society
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Priority Thrusts Across Higher Education Disciplines
• Science and mathematics • Health and health-related disciplines
• Engineering, maritime studies and architecture • Information technology
• Humanities, social science and communication • Teacher education
• Agriculture and fisheries • Industrial technology
• Business and industry

State, Colleges and universities (CAR)

• BSU • Kalinga-Apayao State College

• Abra State Institute of Science and Technology • Ifugao State College of Agriculture and Forestry
• Apayao State College • Mountain Province State Polytechnic College

Line agencies
• DA (CIARC, BPI) • DTI
• DAR • NEDA
• DENR