17 September 2024
On August 22, 2024, Bayer Crop Science Philippines Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), laying the foundation for a strategic partnership that focuses on critical areas such as agricultural research, capacity-building and knowledge-sharing, sustainability, and to scale up utilization of farming systems and solutions like Direct Seeded Rice (DSR).
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Country Commercial Lead Nisha Sharma signed on to the partnership alongside DA-BAR Director Dr. Junel B. Soriano at the DA-BAR Office of the Director, RDMIC, Diliman, Quezon City. “We are honored to partner with the Philippine Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Agricultural Research. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to transforming agriculture in the Philippines, fostering innovation, and providing cutting-edge solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability of our Filipino farmers” says Nisha Sharma.
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