Government internship program for young agricultural and biosystems engineers kicks-off
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) has officially announced the start of the implementation of the Government Internship Program for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Youth (GIP for ABE Youth) beginning this month. DA-BAFE Director Ariodear Rico announced the kick-off of the internship program that aims to augment the delivery of agricultural and biosystems engineering services in support to the implementation of agri-fisheries mechanization, small scale irrigation and farm-to-market roads, post-harvest facilities, and other agri-fisheries infrastructure projects of DA.
DA-BAFE spearheads creation of agri-fishery machinery and equipment service centers
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) is initiating and spearheading the establishment of pilot agricultural and fishery machinery and equipment service centers or AFMESCs that target to provide farmers’ organizations and cooperatives wider access on the use of agri-fishery machinery and equipment granted by DA and other agencies.
DA-BAFE convenes stakeholders for local agri-fishery machinery manufacturing industry roadmap
To develop a comprehensive master plan for the agricultural machinery manufacturing industry in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) convened stakeholders from the private sector, members of the Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association Foundation, Inc. (AMMDA), regional agricultural engineers, partners from the academe, and representatives from government agencies on the 1st Stakeholders Online Meeting for the project, “Roadmap to Transform the Philippine Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing into a Competitive, Productive, Innovative and Sustainable Industry.”
Philippines, Japan strengthen cooperation on sustainable agricultural mechanization amid COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the continuing global fight against the coronavirus disease, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) and the Institute of Agricultural Machinery – National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (IAM-NARO) are pursuing their cooperation to promote sustainable agricultural mechanization in the Philippines and Japan.
DA-BAFE leads planning of agri-fishery infrastructure investments
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has issued Memorandum Order No. 5, Series of 2021, a memorandum on the preparation of DA’s agri-fishery mechanization and infrastructure plan with the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) as the lead agency in planning agricultural and fisheries infrastructure investments.
The memorandum states that BAFE is directed under RA 10601 (AFMech Law) to spearhead the preparation of the National Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Program (NAFMP) which serves as a guide in the national planning, programming, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and regulation of agricultural and fisheries mechanization programs and projects.
Sec. Dar directed all officials and employees of DA, including its bureaus, attached agencies, and corporations, DA service units and regional field offices to extend their full support and cooperation to BAFE on the review, updating, and implementation of NAFMP.
PUBLIC ADVISORY: Application for PTO and CC
In response to the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases in Quezon City, SRA buildings including the BAFE office and its premises will undergo disinfection on March 15-16, 2021. All BAFE personnel are prohibited from entering the office premises during those dates. However, applications for the Registration and Issuance of Permit to Operate (PTO) for Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery Manufacturers, Fabricators, Assemblers, Distributors, Dealers, Importers, and Exporters (MFADDIEs), and Issuance of Certificate of Conformity (CC) for Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery will be accepted and processed online by sending an e-mail to sred.applications@gmail.com. Processing of payment for issuance of CC at the BAFE-Cash and Disbursement Section located at the DA Central Office, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City will resume on March 18, 2021.
PUBLIC ADVISORY: Disinfection of SRA Building and premises
Announcement:
Please be advised that the DA-BAFE office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next week (March 15 and 16, 2021) due to the scheduled disinfection of the SRA Building and its premises. All BAFE personnel are prohibited from entering the office premises during those dates. Please see attached advisory signed by Director Ariodear C. Rico.
DA-BAFE acknowledges vital role of women in farm mechanization
Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) Director Ariodear C. Rico recognizes the important role of women and the significant number of female agricultural and biosystems engineers who are leading the country towards the mechanization and modernization of the agriculture sector.
DA-BAFE leads consultation on formulation of draft pro-forma ordinances for the creation of ABE offices in LGUs
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) organized an online consultative meeting on the formulation of draft pro forma ordinances for the creation of agricultural and biosystems engineering (ABE) offices in local government units (LGUs), from the provincial, city, and down to the municipal level.
Webinar on “Creating Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in Agriculture”
In celebration of the 2021 International Women’s Day, the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE) together with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) will be conducting a webinar on “Creating Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in Agriculture” on 9 March 2021 at 09:00 – 11:00 AM via Zoom. The webinar aims to gather key stakeholders in the agricultural sector to discuss important topics surrounding women in agriculture.
The discussion will focus on challenges facing women and opportunities for them in mechanizing agriculture and introducing advanced technologies like laser land leveling (LLL).
Interested participants are required to register in the link http://bit.ly/IWDwebinar2021
