MMSU kicks off farmers’ forum, tech showcase through modern farming innovation

by Quian Galut

To share ideas and explore new ways to improve the efficiency and sustainability of modern farming, the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) hosted an innovative partnership between the Farmers’ Forum and Technology Showcase at the Teatro Ilocandia, January 20.

With the theme “Advancing Innovation and Technopreneurship in the Ilocos Region”, the program attracted a wide range of attendees from across the region that has brought together farmers, agricultural experts, technology developers, and students.

Farmers and agricultural experts shared their knowledge and experiences, while technology developers showcased the latest tools, and products.

The technology showcase featured a wide range of techniques for transforming, growing, and managing different agricultural products as well as fisheries businesses.

Guest speakers were also

PRAISE awards

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The different awards that were bestowed during the program were the following: Timpuyog Award, Presidential Achieve Award, Career, and present on the first day of the said event, Sec. Renato U. Solidum Jr. of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Engr. Dennis I. Tactac, OIC - Regional Technical Director for Operations,

MMSU launches Indigenous Food Research Consortium, signs MOA

DA Regional Field Office-I; Mr. Jesus E. Alegre, Jr., Head, Ilocos Norte Lending Center Land Bank of the Philippines; and Hon. Cecilia Araneta Marcos, Vice Governor, Province of Ilocos Norte.

The Farmers’ Forum also provided a platform for farmers to share their experiences and challenges and they discussed the difficulties and opportunities of adopting new technologies, and how to make the most of them to improve their productivity and profitability.

The Technology Showcase and Farmers’ Forum, which is held during the 45th Founding Anniversary of the university, provides a platform for farmers, agricultural experts, and technology developers to come together and share ideas, knowledge, and insights to improve the future of agriculture.

Visitors may have the opportunity to see these technologies or products in action which were presented by 14 technology exhibitors from the Ilocos Region and talk to the developers and experts working on them on January 20-25.

Self-Development Award, loyalty awards, special awards, and outstanding employees.

Held annually, the PRAISE Awards or also known as, “Pammadayaw,” is one of the major events in celebration of the university’s 45th Founding Anniversary which aims to recognize employees for their invaluable service and commitment to the university.

by Ivy Jane Guanzon

The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has taken a significant step towards preserving and promoting traditional indigenous crops of the region through launching Indigenous Food Research Consortium, a collaborative effort between the university, local farmers, university and industry partners to research and promote the use of traditional crops in modern food technologies held at the Teatro Ilocandia, January 19.

MMSU served as the lead institution for the Consortium and will focus on research and development of traditional indigenous foods, as well as the promotion of these foods to a wider range of audience. This will include work on seed conservation and preservation, traditional food processing techniques, and the development of new value-added products.

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