R4D Agenda Integration and Monitoring & Evaluation Section – Head
Cavite Agricultural Research and Experiment Station
The Research Division
A brief history
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IV-CALABARZON’s Research Division and Research and Experiment Station (RES) play vital roles in the region’s agricultural landscape. Post-1991, these entities retained research functions, establishing centers and stations across CALABARZON. Guided by the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997, they drive mid-stream and downstream agricultural research, aligning with the region’s agricultural programs. Over the years, with support from the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), they have developed flagship commodities and promoted proven technological innovations. Through collaborations with various stakeholders, they facilitate the adoption of matured technologies and address location-specific agricultural challenges. The DA RFO IV-CALABARZON is also committed to enhancing collaborations and xstrengthening linkages with other research institutions to facilitate modernization and technology-based agricultural development in the face of challenges like climate change and urbanization. Collaborations with institutions like the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Philippine Rice Institute (PhilRice) in digital agriculture initiatives further demonstrate the region’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in agriculture.
Vision
A dynamic organization that effectively responds to the needs of the agriculture sector in Region IV (CALABARZON) in support of the goals and objectives of AFMA through excellence in research and Development.
MISSION
To serve as an effective instrument to consolidate and strengthen the regional agricultural r4d&e systems for increased effectiveness and efficiency.
Office of the Research Division Chief
research division organogram
( AS OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024 )
Cavite Agricultural Research & Experiment Station
A brief history
The Cavite Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (DA-CARES) formerly Technology Generation and Dissemination for the Growth and Development of Vegetable Industry (TECHGEN), being the research station of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit IV-A in the province of Cavite, is tasked to provide agricultural research and development program for the development of agricultural industry in the province of Cavite and nearby provinces.
DA-CARES is located at NIA Compound, Ibayo Silangan, Naic, Cavite with a longitude of 120.792458, and a latitude of 14.2964865. It has a total land area of 250 square meters. with an elevation of 36m / 118 feet ASL.
Vision
A competitive, productive, sustainable, and technology-based lowland fruits and vegetable farmers of CAVITE.
MISSION
To help, empower, and generate knowledge, information, and technologies that address emerging challenges of food self-sufficiency and food security and decent income in CAVITE province.
Dario M. Huelgas, PhD
OIC – Center Chief
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Research Facilities
Processing Facility
Demo Farm
Research Monitoring
Demo farm activities
Affiliation & Partners
- DA BAR (Bureau of Agricultural Research)
- DOST (Department of Science and Technology)
- SUCs (State University and Colleges)
- BPI (Bureau of Plant Industry)
- IPB (Institute of Plant Breeding)
- NIA (National Irrigation Administration)
- DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
- STAARRDEC (Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium)
- PLGU (Office of the Provincial Agriculture)
- MLGU/CLGU (Office of the Municipal/City Agriculture)
- Farmer’s Associations/Cooperatives and Other Stakeholders
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