As part of the ongoing project, “Compendium of Developed Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Technologies in the Philippines,” funded by DOST-PCAARRD, representatives from the Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (BIOMECH) recently met with local manufacturers NSB Engineering and Design, Buy N’ Earn, and 3R Metal Craft. The purpose of the visit was to discuss how these companies’ contributions to agricultural mechanization technologies can be incorporated into the compendium to promote wider usage of locally developed technologies.
The project, led by Project Technical Assistant V, Engr. Ezra Ryza Noel, with the support of Engr. John Paul G. Tobias and Engr. Yara Ayman A. El Adawi, aims to collect data on agricultural technologies developed by higher education institutions (HEIs), research and development institutes (RDIs), and local manufacturers. These innovations will be compiled into a comprehensive compendium that will serve as a resource for promoting the adoption of local mechanization technologies in the agricultural and fisheries sectors. Additionally, the project includes the creation of a continuously updated database to further disseminate these technologies.
During the visit to NSB Engineering and Design, the BIOMECH team explored the company’s role in developing innovative agricultural mechanization technologies. NSB’s experience in designing and manufacturing specialized equipment for agricultural use was highlighted as a factor in improving efficiency and productivity for local farmers.
The meeting with Buy N’ Earn provided further insights into how local manufacturers are contributing to agricultural innovation. Buy N’ Earn specializes in developing cost-effective mechanization solutions that cater to the needs of small-scale farmers, addressing affordability and accessibility challenges. Their involvement in the project is expected to enhance the variety of technologies included in the compendium, broadening the range of solutions available to the agricultural and fisheries industries.
The collaboration with local manufacturers like NSB Engineering and Design, Buy N’ Earn, and 3R Metal Craft marks a step forward in the development of the “Compendium of Developed Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Technologies in the Philippines.” By including the technologies of local manufacturers, the project aims to create a valuable resource that will support the increased adoption of homegrown innovations in the agricultural and fisheries sectors.
Yara Ayman A. El Adawi