Emily B. Bordado

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Bicol Agri and Fishery Councils to Tackle Climate Change
Emily B. Bordado
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

SAN AGUSTIN, PILI,  CAMARINES SUR (5 April) - Over 200 farmer and fisherfolk  leaders who are members of the  regional, provincial and municipal   agriculture and fishery councils (AFCs) will  converge for a 3-day  summit on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management at the  Department of Agriculture regional compound here on April 6 to April 8.

Newly installed agriculture secretary Atty. Bernie G. Fondevilla is set to deliver the keynote address and to award livelihood projects and  post-harvest facilities to farmers  and other rural-based organizations.

Ricefield
Bikol Rice Sector Records Growth in 2009
Emily B. Bordado
Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Pili, Camarines Sur (13 January) -- Despite the  adverse effects   brought about  by climate change  and global economic crisis  the Department of Agriculture  in Bikol   managed to sustain  the growth of the rice   sector in the region  in  2009 through timely interventions of the Department of Agriculture and its attached agencies and active support  of  some  dynamic local executives who put their stake in the sector and  through sheer determination and industry of

National Organic Agriculture Conference Slated in Naga City
Emily B. Bordado
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Naga City -  Some  300 organic farming practitioners, advocates and enthusiasts  will  gather on October 13 to 15 for the  6th national Organic Conference  at the Villa Caceres Hotel in this city  to discuss   current and emerging  issues  confronting the sector    to collectively  address these challenges ; and to promote  their products and services  to the public and potential clients and link up with   other  sectors  and institutions towards creating a more vibrant sector.