The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA)ย hosted a formal coordination meeting with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region V on April 21, 2026, to advance the implementation of the System of Rice Intensification across the Bicol Region.
Representing DAR Region V was Assistant Regional Director for Administration (ARDA) Herald Tambal, who led the agency’s delegation in the coordination discussions. From CBSUA, the meeting was attended by Pili Campus Administrator Allan B. Del Rosario, Dean Fortunato M. Balbis, Jr. of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dean Glaiza J. Visitacion of the College of Engineering and Food Science, Engr. Julius L. De Villa, and Mr. Joel S. Balindan. Other faculty members from the mentioned colleges of the University also attended the activity for their significant role in intensifying the rice production system in the region.
The session brought all parties together to align priorities, share updates, and strengthen collaborative efforts toward the effective implementation of SRI โ an internationally recognized approach that promotes higher rice productivity through optimized planting methods, reduced water usage, and improved soil management.
Through this engagement, CBSUA reaffirms its commitment to agrarian development and sustainable agriculture, working alongside government agencies to ensure that SRI programs reach and benefit farming communities across the region. | ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ด ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฌ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ป๐ฐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ป๐ข
