PCA Taps UPLB for Coconut Planting and Replanting Program

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) sought the help of University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to bolster the agency’s coconut planting and replanting programs, the BusinesMirror reported on January 08.  
The PCA led by Administrator Dexter Buted held a meeting with the UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS) Dean Amado Angeles last Monday where they discussed the possibility of designating UPLB as a strategic site for planting coconut seedlings, strengthening its years-long commitment to supporting coconut-related programs, the report said.
According to Buted, the engagement with UPLB is part of the agency’s “whole-of-the-nation” approach, which seeks to involve key institutions, stakeholders, and communities in achieving the agency’s goal of planting and replanting millions of coconut trees nationwide.
“UPLB, known for its role in advancing the agricultural sector, has long been a reliable partner of the authority, particularly in accommodating coconut-related projects, such as the cultivation of new coconut hybrids at its experimental farms,” PCA said.  “Over the years, UPLB has also been at the forefront of efforts aimed at safeguarding and revitalizing the coconut industry, leveraging its expertise in agricultural innovation and research.”