Agri Kapihan Mar2008

Agri Kapihans at DWWW774 are scheduled every 4th Sunday of the month. This month was moved to the last Sunday because last week fell on Easter Sunday.

We look forward to these events as its bonding time for the radio progam's hosts, listeners and friends.

Today's special guest was a speaker from BFAR Tanay who presented about Pangasius. People were interested as some stood up to approach his as soon as it was obvious he was preparing to leave :)

Touching was when a photocopy of Zac Sarian's article about a Sunshine grower was reproduced and given to the all the guests there. Mr. Rico wanted to make sure everyone read what TJ had done and he shared that article by distributing it.

Almost 20Feb2008

Half an hour to 20Feb2008.

We are so busy that we can just think of day to day, so as not to overwhelm ourselves.

Today was meeting up with a supplier, and doing an interview for a magazine.

Tomorrow is a trip to breeder farm with Bureau of Animal Industry veterinarian for bloodtesting.

Thursday I meet up with a new grower from Gen San who loaded last Friday, check on promo materials for use in INAHGEN. Afternoon meeting with some DA reps.....all those while coordinating a seminar for Sunshine in Region2 by Doc Rey.

Friday is hatching day, deliveries.

Saturday, two AANI booths, meeting one grower from Cebu :).

Sunday is Agri-Kapihan at DWWW 774.

Those are the givens.....surely there are a hundred and one pop up TO DOs.

Am not complaining....just blabbing...rather just blogging here.

Will keep you around with pictures.

Will Be Busy Till March

Busy busy busy.....will tell you about the exciting weekend that followed the Benguet trip. That was the cooking demo yesterday :) Will save that for another posting.

Today, visiting dealers and AANI booths. We even missed our radio appearance as the alarm kept quiet, or our ears fell deaf. Tomorrow is off to some growers. Tuesday is an interview for a cover feature of a magazine. Wednesday is breeder farm visit....etc.....Sunday is Agri Kapihan at DWWW 774.

Anyway, see the picture above? That is a teaser for our 2nd INAHGEN booth....see you there!

Agri-Kapihan Jan 2008

Last Sunday saw us at the Agri-Kapihan, held every 4th Sunday of the month at DWWW 774khz's Courtyard.

Of course the Kaunlaran sa Agrikultura family was there to give support to the show's hosts: Tony Rola, Nina Manzanares-Agu (still on maternity leave) and Zac Sarian.

If you've never been to one, come and join us. You will be able to meet up with the speakers on the topic that interests you, upfront. It turns out to be a more personal seminars.

So nice when people come up and say how they enjoyed their Sunshines for the Christmas dinners and now were making purchases again for their backyards.

Christmas Agri Kapihan 2007

Nina Manzanares-Agu gave birth and left all details planned and mapped out. Thank God she did! Zac Sarian was in Taiwan for a previously set engagement. Except for the two important people, everyone was there plus more.

There were gifts for almost everyone. A seminar for Sunshine Chicken was done by Doc Rey. Cooking demonstration by Chef Bert Clemenia of De La Salle Culinary Arts in Lipa, Batangas. Very engaging trainor!

Seasoning the Sunshine Adobo with Herbs


Why Rosemarie is Good


Secret is Low Fire, Slow Cooking


Want to see Chef Bert and Sunshine more often? AANI Herbal Garden and Livelihood Center will feature us together once a month :)

I first heard about him when Engr. Pol Rubia mentioned about some culinary students staying at AANI Herbal Garden and doing an OJT planting and learning about herbs.

Only way to learn! Experience...so you know why, when and what you will be doing.

I am thankful to be working with a great personality.

Raising and Cooking Sunshines

During the Christmas Agri Kapihan Forum on December 16, 2007, two (2) seminars have been lined up:

1) How To Raise Your Sunshines From Day1 To Harvest - by Doc Rey

2) Cooking Demonstrations by Chef Bert Clemenia of De La Salle Culinary Arts

See you there!

FREE, no fees collected.

Great time to meet the Kaunlaran sa Agrikultura and AANI family, led by Zac Sarian, Tony Rola, Nina Manzanares-Agu and Eng. Pol Rubia.

Agri Kapihan Nov2007

This was our 2nd attendance at the monthly Agri Kapihan by Kaunlaran sa Agrikultura of DWWW 774.

Very good turnout even though there was the warning about typhoon Mina's entry.

The seminar of chocolate making was interesting. I went forward to listen. From recipe books and food magazines, the content of the seminar wasn't new to me. What got my attention was the speaker. I think her name was Roxanne...she was entertaining and grabbed her audience' attention.

Another seminar was on AirPG stove. No need for your regular LPG.

Aside from the talks given, the people may speak with the roster of experts who are part of Kaunlaran sa Agrikultura family of DWWW 774.

Join us for December 16.

AGRI KAPIHAN - CHRISTMAS EDITION

Come and join us for Agri Kapihan.

WHEN: 16 December 2007
WHERE: Courtyard of DWWW 774 khz
23 E Rodriguez near D. Tuazon
Quezon City

Be there for seminars, one-on-one with the experts, good company and raffles from sponsors.

You might be lucky to get some Sunshines.

See how it was like in Agri Kapihan Nov2007

I Can't Attend The Seminar, Can I Speak With You?

We are reachable by phone, email, YM.

On Saturdays and Sunday, we are at AANI FTI Weekend Market and AANI Herbal Garden and Livelihood Center. We are able to speak up close with you and tackle your concerns about raising.

The AANI people are also equipped to assist you in your queries and are able to accept bookings directly.

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we are at the Agri Kapihan.

If you can't attend seminars because of distance, form a group of interested people. Let's talk. We might be able to do the seminar at your convenience.

Agri Kapihan 25 November 2007

WHEN: 25 November 2007, 8-11am, but people start coming in earlier.
WHERE: Courtyard of DWWW 774 (AM radio), 23 E Rodriguez near corner D. Tuazon, QC

Everyone is invited. No entrance fee. Coffee is free, seminars are free. Booths are tended by people who can answer your questions.

See you there.

PS While on your way to Agri Kapihan, listen to Kaunlaran sa Agrikultura, or KSA for short.

Agrilink 2007 Schedules

AGRILINK/FOODLINK/AQUALINK 2007 - seminars are FREE
As of Sept. 27, 2007

Day 1: October 4, 2007 – Thursday
(Venue: Lobby, World Trade Center Metro Manila)

7:00 am Welcome/Arrival of Guests

8:00 am Main Program

Invocation
by: Col. Alejandro Escaño
President, PCAFI

National Anthem

Welcome Remarks
by: Mr. Steven Cua
Chairperson, AgriLink/FoodLink/Aqualink 2007

Introduction of Keynote Speaker
by: Ms. Dulce I. Gozon
Chairman, Foundation for Resource Linkage and
Development, Inc.

Keynote Speech
by: Hon. Arthur C. Yap
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Represented by: Atty. Bernie G. Pondevilla
Undersecretary & Chief of Staff, Dept. of Agriculture

8:45 Cutting of the Ribbon
Led by: Secretary Arthur C Yap
(Represented by: Atty. Bernie G. Fondevilla)
Dir. Malcolm L. Sarmiento, BFAR
Representative AbrahamKahlil B. Mitra
Representative Alfredo D. Marañon III
His Excellency Gerard Chesnel, Ambassador of France
His Excellency Robert G. Brinks, Ambassador of the
Netherlands


His Excellency Peter Beckingham, Ambassador of
Great Britain
His Excellency Gregoire Vardakis, Ambassador of
Belgium

Assisted by: Mr. Steven Cua
FRLD Board of Directors,
Co-organizers

9:00 – 12:00pm Tour of Exhibits

12:00 - 2:00 pm VIP Lunch (by invitation)
(Venue: Skyline Restaurant, Mezzanine)

Special Events
(Venue: Lobby, WTCMM)

1:00 – 3:00 pm Product Launching
by: Univet Nutritional & Animal Healthcare Co. (UNACHO)

3:30 – 5:00 pm Cooking Demonstrations
by: Organic Producers Trade Assoc. (OPTA)

Day 2: October 5, 2007 – Friday

Seminars
(Venue: Hall A, WTCMM)

10:30 am – 5:00pm Management of Sows & Piglets
Growing the Future – Richel Greenhouses
Raising Sunshine, Free-Ranged, Grass-Fed Pasture Poultry 2:30-4pm
By: French Le Club/FCC
Venue: Seminar Room I

10:30am – 12:30pm How to Start a Meat Section in Small-and Medium Sized Supermarkets
By: Meat Importers Traders Association
Venue: Seminar Room 2

Monitoring & Evaluating the Socio-Economic Impact of BT Corn in the Philippines
by: Monsanto Philippines
Venue: Seminar Room 3

1:00pm – 3:00pm Nutritional Strategies to Prevent Scouring in Piglets
Biosecurity Measures during Disease Outbreak
By: Univet Nutritional & Animal Healthcare Co. (UNACHO)
Venue: Seminar Room 2

Technological Trends in Organic Farming and
International Organic Certification
By: Herbana Farms
Venue: Seminar Room 3

3:30 – 5:30 pm The Essentials of Managing Common Pig
Diseases at Herd Level
By: San Miguel Foods Inc.
Venue: Seminar Room 2

High Productivity as a Result of an Optimum Climate.
By: SKOV A/S
Venue: Seminar Room 3


Special Events
(Venue: Lobby, WTCMM)

10:30am – 5:00pm Whole Day Affair
Sponsored by: San Miguel Foods, Inc.
(B-Meg,. Monterey Foods Corp., Poultry Div. And
San Miguel Animal Health Care)

7:00 pm – 12:00 mn Appreciation Night (by invitation)
(Venue: Hall A, WTCMM)




Day 3: October 6, 2007 – Saturday

Seminars
(Venue: Hall A, WTCMM)

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Supplying Fresh Produce to the Supermarkets
By: Phil. Amalgamated Supermarket Assoc.
Venue: Seminar Room I

Pangasius World Trends & Management Opportunities
by: Vitarich Corporation
Venue: Seminar Room 2

Indigenous Plants for Health & Wellness
Nutraceuticals & Cosmeceuticals from Food Plants: Wellness Meets Beauty
Essential Oils
Malungay for Wellness and Business
By: Bureau of Agricultural Research
Venue: Seminar Room 3

1:00 – 3:30 pm All About Herbs (Medicinal Herbs and Culinary Herbs)
By: AANI
Venue: Seminar Room 1

Temperature Management During Handling of Fresh Produce
Ensuring Quality and Safety of Fresh Produce in Supermarkets
By: Postharvest Horticulture Training & Research
Venue: Seminar Room 3

1:00 – 5:30 pm Phil. Fisheries Investment Environment
Ornamental Fish Raising
Farming of Abalone, Seahorse and Sea Cucumber
Farming of Sea Urchin
Modular Cage Farming of Bangus
Pond Polyculture of Caranx, Grouper, Red Snapper and Siganid with Bangus
Farming of Red Tilapia
By: Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
Venue: Seminar Room 2


3:30 – 5:30 pm Economics of Goat Raising
Goat and Sheep Marketing
Forage and Pasture Development
Health and Nutrition
By: Fed. Of Goat and Sheep Producers and Assoc. of the Philippines Inc.
Venue” Seminar Room I

The Organic Challenge:
The Baras Town, Rizal Achievement in Becoming the 1st Organic Town in the Philippines
Updates in the Organic and Slowfood Movements
Earthworms in Your Organic Farm
By: Organic Producers Trade Assoc.
Venue: Seminar Room 3

Special Events
(Venue: Lobby, WTCMM)

10:30 am – 12 nn Agri-Kapihan Forum SUNSHINE CHICKEN RAISING
By: Agri-Aqua Network International

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cooking Demonstration: Megarantisadong Sarap
By: Mega Fishing

3:30pm – 5:00 pm Cooking Demonstration: Application of Organic Fiber in Meat Processing for Value Added Products
By: Bureau of Animal Industry

Seminars of the French Pavilion
Agrilink – Foodlink 2007
Seminar room 1

Friday, 5th of October 10.30am – 12.00am
Proposed Topic Title:
Management of Sows & Piglets
Brief Description of
Proposed Topic:
Management of Sows & Piglets- it mainly includes key points to improve Swine Herds Profitability.
Profile of Speaker:
Dr. John Behan Qual: B.Sc(Hons), MSc (Distinction), PhD.
Family owned 3000 sows. Studied General Agriculture degree then specialized in Reproduction.
MSc - Genetics / reproduction specialized in Assisted Reproduction initial PhD studied reproductive
/ ethological behavior in swine. About to submit 2nd PhD on reproductive physiology at the Royal
Veterinary College. Owned three AI centres – sold 500k doses of semen in UK / Ireland - per
annum, first in UK to partner abbatoir.
Sold company to consortium in 2005. Consulted in over 15 countries for over 10 years -
troubleshooting reproduction. Author of many articles in various magazines.

Friday, 5th of October 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Proposed Topic Title:
GROWING THE FUTURE - RICHEL GREENHOUSES
Brief Description of
Proposed Topic:
Presentation of greenhouses benefits and systems
Profile of Speakers:
Julien Fitte - Richel Pacific Sales Manager
Arnold Andaya – Island Roses Philippines
Dustin Andaya – Island Roses Philippines

Friday, 5th of October 2.30pm – 4.00pm
Proposed Topic Title:
RAISING SUNSHINE, FREE-RANGED, GRASS-FED PASTURE POULTRY
Brief Description of
Proposed Topic:
How to care for your Sunshine free-range chicks from day one, free range stage until harvest.
Profile of Speaker/s:
Rey B. Itchon, DVM