The Mango and Tropical Fruit Research Center (MTFRC) brought research-based agricultural extension closer to a partner farm on September 11, 2026, through a Seedling Dispersal and Tree Planting Activity at Pescio Farm in Sinapsapan, Jordan, Guimaras.
Spearheaded by Director Reynro Herrera, the activity formed part of the Center’s BUGANA Program (Building Unified Growth in Agriculture and Nature Advancement), particularly its Seedling Dispersal and Research-Based Agricultural Farming Extension Initiative, which links agricultural research with practical farm-level application.
Pescio Farm, owned by Mr. Simplicio Grate, served as the activity site as a partner farm of MTFRC and Guimaras State University (GSU). A total of 100 assorted tropical fruit seedlings were distributed for planting, comprising cacao, guyabano, chestnut, santol, tamarind, guava, and lemon.
Faculty and staff from MTFRC, GSU-Baterna Campus, the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAgS), and the University Community Extension Office took part in the planting activity, working alongside the partner farm in putting the planting materials into the soil.
The dispersal adds greater crop diversity to the farm while putting research-derived agricultural knowledge into a tangible setting. Rather than treating planting materials as a simple distribution output, the initiative situates them within a longer extension continuum where farmers can draw from improved practices, crop diversification, and technical guidance.
The activity likewise advances the Center’s work in farm diversification, sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and food security, while reinforcing its working ties with farming communities.
