DA-BAFE and PhilSA collaborate to transform agriculture sector with space tech

In an innovative move set to transform the country’s agriculture sector, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) formalized a collaborative agreement on February 21, 2024. Leading the charge for DA-BAFE, Director Engr. Ariodear C. Rico signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on behalf of the bureau, while PhilSA Director General Joel Joseph S. Marciano represented the space agency.