Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Research RDE Action Agenda_Baguio...

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November 14, 2013

Department of AgricultureBureau of Agricultural Research

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE Research and Development Framework

Environmental Concerns

Policy and Institutional

Support

Capability & Knowledge

Building

• Food and nutrition security• Livelihood• Poverty Reduction• Sustainability• Social justice/equity• Global Competitiveness

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

R&D Action Agenda

Socio-economic Concerns

Production Technologies

LIVESTOCK & POULTRY

FISHERIES(AQUACULTURE

CROPS

Activity Researchable Areas R&D Constraints RecommendationsVarietal Improvement

identification and screening of suitable varieties for OA which includes indigenous and approved varieties (NSIC) that are existing;

varietal adaptability trials;

breeding/ development of varieties identified which are site specific

development and management of database (online access)

sources of parent materials for breeding

manpower capability

limited facilities

germplasm collection; genebanking

trainings; capacity building

upgrading of existing facilities;

PPP (network and linkaging)

Activity Researchable Areas R&D Constraints RecommendationsSeed Management Generation and

verification of technologies on organic seed and crop production

Establishment of organic seed and plant material production

development of POTs

limited facilities

manpower capability

lack of POTs

upgrading of facilities and trainings

development of POTs

Activity Researchable Areas R&D Constraints RecommendationsSoil Management Conduct identification

of substrate/raw materials for organic fertilizers production

Conduct research on development of quality organic fertilizers

Microbial-based inoculants technology

Environmental Impacts of OFs

Efficacy of organic fertilizers

lack of protocol for organic fertilizer recommendation per crop (site specific)

manpower

facilities

Availability/Accessibility of organic inputs

development of protocol for OF recommendation per crop (site specific)

training

upgrading of facilities

promotion and dissemination

Activity Researchable Areas R&D Constraints Recommendations

Water Management

Availability/ Accessibility of organic inputs

climate change

identification of drought resistant varieties

source (facilities -water tanks, filter ponds, settling ponds) of uncontaminated water for organic farming

irrigation facilities

development of local drip lines

Activity Researchable Areas R&D Constraints RecommendationsPest and Diseases Management

Conduct research on the different botanical and biological concoction

Conduct pharmacological and toxicity test on the different identified biopesticides and botanical pesticides

Identify farming systems

development of POTs for pests (insect pests and weeds) and disease management

manpower

lack of specific practices for pest (insect pests and weeds) and disease management in organic farming

develop specific practices for pest (insect pests and weeds) and disease management

Activity Researchable Areas R&D Constraints RecommendationsPost Harvest Management

Contamination of organically grown crops

Microbial decontamination of organically grown vegetables using ultrasonic washer (pinakbet veg, salad veg, etc.)

Non-chemical treatments (use of hermetic storage, beneficial insects, heat treatment, curing, etc.)

shelflife studies

lack of shelf life studies on organic produce (vegetables)

packaging and labeling materials for organic products

storage and drying pavement facilities

collection of indigenous knowledge and trainings

documentation

Activity Researchable Area Constraints to R&D

Recommendations

Processing,

Packaging, and

Labeling

Development/improvement of appropriate science-based protocols for processing, packaging and labeling of organic products

Profiling and assessment of indigenous and existing practices for processing, packaging, labeling and marketing of organic products (either certified, organic by default and organic but not certified)

Postharvest facilities exclusive for organic products

Different perceptions of researchers on organic agriculture

Manpower capability

Lack of strategically-located facilities and laboratories

Continuous IEC on OA for leveling off

Identification and coordination with technically equipped and knowledgeable institution/s,

Capability Building

Activity Researchable Area Constraints to R&D Recommendations

Processing,

Packaging, and

Labeling

Storage

Develop systems to prevent contamination and co-mingling of organic products with conventional products

Development of packaging materials that are environment-friendly

Develop/improve appropriate protocols for post-harvest handling of organic products

Studies on extending shelf-life of organic products

Value-adding for organic products

Develop/improve appropriate science-based protocols for storage of organic products

- different perceptions of researchers on organic agriculture

- lack of strategically-located facilities and laboratories

- manpower capability

Continuous IEC on OA for leveling off

Identification and coordination with technically equipped and knowledgeable institution/s,

Capability Building

Activity Researchable Area Constraints to R&D RecommendationsSupply Chain/Market Analysis

Develop supply chain management systems for different group of organically-grown products

Profiling (who is producing what and how much; who needs what and how much) and market-matching of producers to consolidators/assemblers and consumers

Assessment of market trends, demands and requirements towards market integration/ development

Market positioning and acceptability of organic food products

Lack of consumer’s awareness on organic products

Activity Researchable Area Recommendation

Knowledge Sharing

Communication behavioural change on the level of the stakeholders (implementers,

practitioners, consumers);

IEC MaterialsTechnology Dissemination, Diffusion

conduct trainings c/o the BAFPS and ATI in coordination with RFUs and BPI;

validation and consultation with organic agriculture practitioners;

perception survey;

conferences;

symposiums, trade fairs on OA;

dissemination of BAS generated data on OA;


Policy and Governance

Regulation (Registration and Certification)

start accreditation of researchers;

development of protocol on organic fertilizer and botanical / biological pesticides;

regulate volume of organic fertilizer production and botanical / biological pesticides;

review of existing policies on OA;

development of a policy of recognition of non-third party (1st and 2nd party) certification system;



Regulation (Registration and Certification)

policy on incentive system for achievers including producers, processors, and SMEs;

streamlining and harmonization between FDA and BAFPS on the certification of organic food products;

determination of carbon sequestration in the utilization of organic fertilizers for policy formulation



Institutional Capacity Building Integration of OA in curriculum of State Universities and Colleges;

Training accredited researchers for Organic Agriproducts;

Strengthening of advocacy of SUCs and LGUs on OA

Communication Harmonization of Operational Guidelines particularly on fund sourcing

Socio Cultural Aspects

Behavioural Change Development of mechanisms for participatory direction setting and implementation of stakeholders;

Researchable Areas Constraints Recommended Strategies/Action

Plan

Implementing Agency

1. Baseline survey on organic livestock and poultry

2. Database and information systems development

Fragmented national data, conversion status, accreditation results

Develop/design survey questionnaire for strategized Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) Focus Group Discussion (FGD),

Collaborate with all stakeholders, databanking

Lead agency: BAICollaborating Agency: RIARCS, BAS, ATI, SUCs, NGO, LGU, Private


Plan

Implementing Agency

1a. Identification, conservation and germplasmdevelopment of livestock and poultry species for organic production

1b. Genetic improvement of animals for organic production (breeding program technology development, registry for nucleus/commercial farms)

Limited information

no breeding program developed yet

availability of materials

Island identification, coding for global positioning systems,

development of germsplasm for organic poultry and livestock breeds for gene bank (A.I/E.T)

Formulate breeding program to addressthe organic animal industry

BAI, RIARCs, SUCs, Private

BAI-LDC, RIARCs, SUCs, Private


Plan

Implementing Agency

2. Identification, collection, evaluation, development and use of existing and other potential indigenous feeds (forages and feedstuffs) and feeding systems (range, zero grazing, feedlot) /technologies(pelleting, silage, hay, TMR) and farming systems(single commodity/ housed, integration, rangeland/ pasture/diversified)

Coordinate with other sources/ germplasmdevelopment

Lead: BAI


Plan

Implementing Agency

3. Development/ establishment of slaughterhouse/ abbatoir/dressing plant for standardization/accreditation

4. Development of organic food products from livestock, poultry, bees, - packaging, labeling technologies and animal by-products processing (manure,urine, effluent,tankage) for fertilizer, feeds, concoctions/inoculants, sprays

5. Identification, evaluation, and development of potential biologics, special diagnostic kits and livestock health programs for organic farming/animals

Availability of sources and consumer preferences

lack of packaged technologies

no established biologics protocol for organic farming/ animals

Coordinate with the producers, processors, certification of the product

Establish biologic protocol for organic farming/animals,certification of the product-conforming to minimum PNS

Lead: BAI-NMIS

Lead: BAI

Lead: BAI-PAHC

Identified Researchable Areas

Constraints Recommended Strategies/Action Plan

Implementing Agency

1. Promotion and adoption of organic livestock and poultry products and by-products

no instruments developed

developed IEC, technology accredited

DA-AMAS/BAR/SUCs

2. Development of livestock and poultry, and apiculture technologies

no technologies focused on organic production

utilize roadmap of DA

Lead: BAR Collaborating Agency: BAI/RIARCs/SUCs



Implementing Agency

3. Validation and commercialization of organic livestock and poultry and bee production

n/a utilize roadmap

Lead: BAR Collaborating Agency: BAI/RIARCs/SUCs

4. Socio-Economics on the conversion of livestock and poultry farms and apiary

n/a On-Farm Research

Lead: BARCollaborating Agency: BAR/BAI/RIARCs/SUCs



Implementing Agency

1. Strengthening R&D Centers on organic agriculture

n/a research drivenBAR/RIARCs/SUCs/LGUs

2. Strengthening private sector participation in research

n/a research drivenBAR/Private Sectors/NGOs

3. Tapping OA farms/Extension Service Providers as learning and research

n/a collaboration

DA/SUCs/ATI/Private Sectors/LGUs/NGOs

Identified Researchable Areas Constraints Recommended Strategies/Action Plan

Implementing Agency

1. Database and Information Systemsi. Establishment of database organic fish production in fresh, brackish and mariculture areasia. Identification/ assessment of potential areas or organic aquacultureib. inventory of potential sources and existing organic breeder, fry and fingerlings, fertilizers, pesticides and feeds;ic. Screening of raw materials (plant and animal based) for organic feeds, pesticides, and fertilizers

The sector is focused on developmental approach; Lack of data source Limited supply of raw material

Initiate a national program for resource mapping in all regions in coordination with RFRDCs, SUCs and other research agencies/institutions

Initiate a national program for resource mapping in all regions in coordination with RFRDCs, SUCs and other research agency/institutions

Encourage organic farming of potential raw materials such as cowpea, adlai, pigeon pea, corn, etc.

NFRDI, BFAR, RFOs, BFAR National Centers; SEAFDEC; SUCsNFRDI, BFAR, RFOs, BFAR National Centers; SEAFDEC; SUCsNFRDI, SEAFDEC, SUCs


Constraints Recommended Strategies/Action

Plan

Implementing Agency

2. Baseline survey

Supply chain for organic fish and fishery products

No available organic fish and fishery products

Conduct studies NFRDI, BFAR-FISSD, RFRDCs, SUCs, LGUs

3. Sensory Evaluation and product characterization of organically and inorganically produced fish and fishery products in terms of nutrition, taste, physical appearance and over-all acceptability of consumers

4. Food Safety Evaluation of organically produced fish and fish products including biological, physical and chemical hazards, originally approved additives in processing

Limited scope of analysis being conducted due to lack of manpower and equipment

Conduct of further studies


BFAR-NACs, NFRDI-Post Harvest Division, SUCs

NFRDI, SUCs, BFAR-Fish Health Section, SEAFDEC, RFOs



Plan

Implementing Agency

5. Determination of economic benefits during conversion period to organic farming

Conduct of studies SEAFDEC, NFRDI

6. Developing conversion strategies that should minimize economic losses during transition phase

Conduct of studies SEAFDEC, SUCs, NFRDI, BFAR RFOs, BFAR-CO

7. Assessment of workers health safety attributed to organic farming

Conduct of studies SUCs, Research Institutes

8. Documentation and assessment of socio-cultural aspects of organic aquaculture and indigenous knowledge and practices on processing of organic fish products, gender issues, and IKS

Conduct of studies NFRDI, BFAR-RFRDCs, SUCs



Plan

Implementing Agency

1. Protocols for the development of organic broodstocks for hatchery purposes

Conduct of similar studies for other potential species

BFAR-NACs, SEAFDEC, SUCs, NFRDI

2. Protocols for organic breeding, nursery, and rearing of fish fingerlings

Conduct of studies and develop protocols for other species;

BFAR-NACs, SEAFDEC, SUCs, NFRDI



Plan

Implementing Agency

3. Development of farming protocols for organic aquaculture (by species, environment, farming systems (i.e. aquasilviculture, monoculture, polyculture), stocking protocol)

Conduct verification trials, and technology adaptation studies; conduct studies on organic aquasilviculture

BFAR-NACs, BFAR-RFOs, SUCs, NFRDI



Plan

Implementing Agency

4. Development of post-harvest handling, processing and value-adding of organically produced fish and fishery products

i. Identification of ingredients and materials within the organic standards

ii. Identification of critical points in organic fish processing

iii. Development of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for organic fish processing

iv. Determination of shelf-life studies

v. Traceability


NFRDI, SUCs, BFAR-RFRDCs

Identified Researchable Areas Constraints Recommended Strategies/Action

Plan

Implementing Agency

5. Development and testing (i.e. heavy metals, anti-nutritive factors from plant-based raw materials, GMO crops) of inputs such as organic feeds, fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and immunostimulants from plant and animal materials

Conduct of studies SUCs, NFRDI, SEAFDEC

6. Development of farm designs for open and closed water system

Development of model farm specific for organic aquaculture

BFAR-RFOs, SEAFDEC, BFAR-CO, SUCs

7. Development of application protocol and formulation technologies for organic fertilizer production for inland freshwater and brackish water aquaculture

Conduct of verification studies

SUCs, NFRDI, BFAR-RFRDCs


Constraints Recommended Strategies/Acti

on Plan

Implementing Agency

On-going study on the development of alternative packaging material from seaweeds

Further studies conducted



Promotion of organic aquaculture products through Information Education Campaign (IEC) such as multi-media, incorporation in school curriculum, capability building and techno-transfer

Massive IEC BFAR, SEAFDEC, SUCs, NFRDI, BFAR-RFRDCs, LGUs

BFAR, SEAFDEC, SUCs, NFRDI, BFAR-RFRDCs, LGUs



Implementing Agency

1. Identification/ determination of ideal buffer zones distances between conventional and organic farms

Conduct verification studies to validate the applicability of the standards considering present conditions

NFRDI, BFAR, SUCs,

2. Verification of developed farming protocols for organic farming of different species

Sites are not appropriate for organic farming because surrounded by rice fields which are sources of contaminants; limited supply of organic inputs such as feeds, fertilizers, pesticides

identification suitable sites for organic aquaculture;

capability building of prospect adaptors; encourage investors to go into production of organic inputs

BFAR, BFAR-RFRDCs, SEAFDEC, SUCs



Implementing Agency

Compilation and dissemination/Technology dissemination/Adoption/IEC A

1. Capability building through trainings on organic fish farming and processing technologies

Low adoption of the technology, discouragement of farmers to go into organic farming due to limited inputs and market access/assurance

Encourage production of organic agri-based products; strengthen the market presence of organic products (i.e. bagsakan centers)

LGUs, DA-AMAS, DTI, BFAR, NGOs, POs

2. Establishment and strengthening of existing analytical laboratories for testing organic products

No plantillapositions for trained/skilled manpower; limited equipment and laboratory supplies

Expand functions of laboratories for organic products; Provision of support for the operation and maintenance of existing laboratories

BFAR, NFRDI, BFAR-ROS, SUCs

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