Tarlac Agricultural University Initiates 1st International Agriculture, Biosystems and Technology (ABT) Conference

Notwithstanding the pandemic, the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) facilitated this year’s first ever International Agriculture, Biosystems and Agriculture (ABT) Conference with theme “Scaling Up Innovative Solutions for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation” via Zoom last July 22-23, 2021.

According to University President Dr. Max P. Guillermo, agricultural innovation has long way to go and the ABT Conference is the academe’s effort to propel this undertaking. In a message, Dr. Guillermo stressed, “The agriculture sector still has a long way to go and innovative and aggressive efforts are needed to promote agriculture as a lucrative endeavour. The 1st ABT Conference is an effort of the Tarlac Agricultural University in cognizant to this advocacy.”

DA Sec. Dar, other DA officials visit TAU

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar and DA officials surveyed the agricultural initiatives of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) last July 12.

Sec. Dar was accompanied by Dr. William Medrano, Assistant Secretary for Livestock, Dr. Reildrin Morales, Executive Director of National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), Marilyn Mabale, Administrator of National Dairy Authority (NDA), Dr. Farrell Benjelix Magtoto, Deputy Administrator of NDA, and Crispulo Bautista, Jr., Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office III (DA-RFO III).

The DA officials made a stop at TAU after they graced a turnover of imported dairy goats to Sawat Overseas Workers and Family Association (SOWFA) based in Sawat, Camiling, Tarlac.

TAU inks support to innovation during THRIVE Central Luzon website launch

To engage in strategic dialogue and collaborate with institutional partners, TAU inked support to the Region 3 Regional Inclusive Innovation Centers (RIIC-3) initiatives during the THRIVE Central Luzon website launch held last June 29 via Zoom and Facebook Live.

The Technological Hive of Regional Innovation for a Vibrant Ecosystem (THRIVE) Central Luzon was established as the unified innovation program of the RIIC-3 to promote the commercialization of market-oriented research and the development of outputs that lead to the increased sustainability and competitiveness of the regional communities and industries.  

TAU conducts cultural and wellness activities for int’l students

In this time of pandemic, many of our students are having a difficult time finding opportunities to be involved in activities that can help them improve not only their physical but also their mental health. This challenge is even more experienced by international students who are not only coping with homesickness but are also dealing with limitations in terms of resources, movement, and connections within the community.

International students play a vital role in building a diverse and more vibrant atmosphere in Tarlac Agricultural University as they bring cultural, political, and historical perspectives to students and faculty members in our campus community. In lieu of this, the Office of Student Services Development (OSSD), through its Student Welfare Unit and the Student Inclusion Services, conducted a series of workshops and activities for the entire month of February dedicated to the holistic development of our international students who are housed within the campus.

TAU celebrates 5th Charter Day

A virtual celebration with the theme Reimagining International Visibility through Sustainable Inclusive Partnerships marked the five years to the day since the former Tarlac College of Agriculture (TCA) was converted into Tarlac Agricultural University on May 10, 2016 by virtue of Republic Act No. 10800.

The celebration commenced at 8:30 AM with an Ecumenical Service which was immediately followed by the audio-visual presentation of TAU’s recent and major accomplishments in instruction, research, extension and internationalization. The said accomplishments include accomplishments in free-range chicken and sweet potato production and establishment of TAU Smart Agriculture Center for research; virtual inbound and outbound mobility programs for both faculty and students and project-based learning and immersion for instruction; initiatives like webinars and technical supports through various digital platforms for extension; and recognitions for internationalization.