Agriculture and FISHERY RESOURCES Research and EXTENSION For DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
CALABARZON

Rule 81.14.3 of AFMA's Implementing Rules and Regulations mandates DA's Regional Integrated Agricultural Research Centers (RIARCs) under the guidance of Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) to establish a network of regional and provincial collaborators for RDE programs. This led to the establishment of the  Agriculture and Fisheries Regional Resources Research and Extension for Development Network (AFFREDN) in each region, which was supported and guided BAR. BAR provides ongoing technical and financial assistance for AFFREDN operations. 

AFFREDN aims to uplift the performance of the agriculture and fisheries sectors, pointing to a system that will strengthen organized partnership and collaboration in RDE among government agencies, state colleges/universities and local government units, most especially in the pursuit of more relevant and location-specific agricultural and fisheries technologies. The AFFREDN is open to public and private institutions engaged in research and development activities related to agriculture and fisheries.

• Strengthen the regional RDE priority setting and implementation of projects and programs in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.

• Contribute to an empowered R&D system that will lead to expanded economic opportunities for those who are engaged in producing agriculture, fisheries, and forest products, particularly small and subsistence farmers and fisherfolks.

The DA-Regional Field Offices’ Research Division leads in the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of various agricultural RDE programs. In cooperation with its members and partners, RRDEN is geared towards a unified and participative implementation of RDE for agriculture and fisheries at the regional level.

• DA RFO IVA, ATI-IVA, PhilRice-LB, PCC-LB, PCA IVA, BFAR IVA, DOST, BPI IVA, DTI IVA

• SUCs: LSPU, CvSU, SLSU, BSU, URS

• PLGUs: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon

• RAFC IVA and PAFC (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon)

• Screening and Review of Proposal for BAR Funding

• Pre-In House and Regional In-House Reviews

• Research Proposal Writing

• Financial Analysis

• Capability Trainings for RnD Personnel

• Technology Forum

• Quarterly Meeting with RRDEN Members

Project Name: Strengthening the Management and Sustaining the Operations of Research for Development and Extension Network

Proponent and Address (2023): 

EDUARDO R. LALAS, DBA
OIC-Chief, Research Division
DA RFO IVA – Marawoy, Lipa City, Batangas
research@calabarzon.da.gov.ph

ENGR. HAZEL D. REYES, EnP, MPA, CESWE, PhD
Senior SRS, Research Division
DA RFO IVA – Marawoy, Lipa City, Batangas
hazel.reyes1020@gmail.com
09985569228