APO Training Course on Big Data Analytics in the Agrifood Sector, February 17-20, 2025 – Virtual SessionMs. Nikki Rose G. Alegre and Mr. Alvier Jade B. Remollo of DA-BAFS participated in the Training Course on Big Data Analytics in the Agrifood Sector, held virtually on February 17-20, 2025. The training was organized by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and hosted by the Thailand Productivity Institute to enhance understanding of big data analytics and its applications in the agrifood sector. It also aimed to promote integrated database use and sustainable practices to improve productivity and resilience in the agrifood industries of APO member countries.The four-day training featured presentations on big data analytics for crop production and food supply chain efficiency, as well as the integration of data and analytics across the supply chain, from production to market. Case studies from selected countries demonstrated the importance of big data in resource monitoring, management, quality assurance, and sustainability. Discussions also emphasized strategies for stakeholder collaboration and ways to maximize big data analytics in the agrifood sector. The training served as a platform for participants to exchange knowledge and experiences while collaboratively identifying key big data analytics needs in the sector.A total of 49 participants from 12 APO member countries attended, including seven representatives from the Philippines—Benguet State University (BSU), Country Vest, Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – MIMAROPA, DOST – Regional Office No. III, and DA-BAFS. #BigData #BAFSonthemove #DABAFS APO Training Course on Big Data Analytics in the Agrifood Sector March 5, 2025 The DA-BAFS Standards Research Division (SRD), in coordination with the DA-Regional Field Office in Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) March 4, 2025 Assessment of PGS Group for Accreditation as Organic Certifying Body February 28, 2025 Inspection of Core PGS Framers-Memebers February 28, 2025 The DA-BAFS Compliance Assistance Team, together with the DA-RFO VII and the Provincial Agriculture Office of Bohol February 28, 2025 The Monitoring Team from the DA-BAFS Organic Agriculture Division and DA-Regional Field Office Region CAR Regulatory Division monitored certified core PGS group farmer-members in Benguet February 27, 2025 Pre-inspection activity of DA-BAFS together with the DA-RFO III Organic Agriculture Program in the province of Pampanga February 27, 2025 DA-BAFS Technical Services Division (TSD) Standards Policy Recommendation (SPR) Section held an Evaluation Reference Group (ERG) meeting at the DA-BAFS Conference Room February 27, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
