About Us
A consortium of agencies and institutions undertaking research and development in agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources in Northern Mindanao.
What is NOMCAARRD?
The Northern Mindanao Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NOMCAARRD) is an organization composed of 20 government and non-government organizations in Region 10. These organizations are: Central Mindanao University (CMU); Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center-10 (ATI-RTC 10); Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau-Forest and Wetland Research, Development and Extension Center (ERDB-FWRDEC); Department of Science and Technology-10 (DOST-10); University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines-Cagayan (USTP-Cagayan); University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines-Claveria (USTP-Claveria); Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office-10 (DA RFO-10); Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR); National Economic Development Authority-10 (NEDA-10); National Irrigation Administration-10 (NIA-10); Xavier University (XU); Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD); Philippine Carabao Center at CMU (PCC at CMU); Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT); Mindanao State University-Naawan (MSU-Naawan); Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 10 (BFAR-10); Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC); Liceo de Cagayan University (LDCU); Bukidnon State University (BSU); and, Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST). The consortium coordinates the regional research, development, and extension priorities in the region along with agriculture, fisheries, and natural resources sector. The consortium office is located at its base agency, Central Mindanao University.
Our Vision
NOMCAARRD envisions a productive, competitive, and sustainable Science and Technology-based (S&T) Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector in Northern Mindanao. As a regional research and development consortium, it is committed to develop knowledge and provide innovative technologies through collaboration and networking with local and international organizations to bring about improvements for the AANR sectors.
Our Mission
As a regional research consortium, we commit ourselves to develop knowledge and provide innovative technologies through collaboration and networking with local and international organizations to bring about improvements for the AAFNR sectors
Our Objectives
- To identify regional research and development priorities;
- To plan, monitor, and evaluate integrated regional research and development programs;
- To plan, monitor and evaluate related activities in agriculture, fisheries, forestry environment, and natural resources;
- To develop and implement a system of research management attuned to the development efforts of the region to maximize the utilization of research results to support regional development; and,
- To source other funds for use in the implantation of research and development program.
NOMCAARRD envisions a productive, competitive, and sustainable Science and Technology (S&T)-based Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector in Northern Mindanao. As a regional research and development consortium, it is committed to develop knowledge and provide innovative technologies through collaboration and networking with local and international organizations to bring about improvement for the AANR sectors. Such generated knowledge and technologies were previously disseminated via broadcast (DXMU) and Facebook Page platforms.
The recent activation and opening of “NOMCAARRD Website” through the concerted efforts of the Science Communication Cluster and ICT Cluster Coordinators, and technical expert would be a breakthrough for NOMCAARRD. With this, we are confident to have a wider reach for our Consortium Member Institutions (CMIs) and other stakeholders.
We wish to thank the RRDCC Chair and CMU President, DR. JESUS ANTONIO G. DERIJE for his overwhelming support to this endeavor.
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