Blog

Empowering Data Collection: M3DAS Web Survey App Training for Enumerators

On January 31, 2024, the M3DAS team conducted a specialized training session for enumerators on the utilization of the M3DAS Web Survey App at Peachtree Lodge, Ormoc City. The workshop equipped eight dedicated enumerators with the digital tools necessary for streamlined data gathering. The event was highlighted by the presence and support of key Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) officials, including: Ms. Ma. Lourdes Almodiente (Chief Agriculturist) Mr. Rex Jinon (Supervising Agriculturist) Ms. Rena Juntilla (Mill Read more

By Richmond Bautista, ago

Strategic Support and Collaboration: Advancing Sugarcane Mechanization with DA-RFO 8

The Regional Agricultural Engineering Division (RAED) of the DA-RFO 8 in Tacloban City, Leyte, has formally expressed its strong support for the M3DAS project. An initiative funded by DOST-PCAARRD and implemented in close coordination with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), M3DAS is designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the sugarcane industry’s mechanized landscape. By leveraging field evaluations, rigorous research, and advanced mapping techniques, the project aims to deliver a precise, data-driven roadmap for the Read more

By Richmond Bautista, ago

FGD and KII for Sugarcane Industry Mechanization in Leyte

From October 24–27, 2023, the M3DAS team conducted a comprehensive field activity in Leyte to evaluate the current state of sugarcane mechanization. In strategic collaboration with the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), the Department of Agriculture, the Ormoc City Agriculturist Office, and the Mill District Development Council, the team established critical baseline data and gathered preliminary insights through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). These sessions engaged a diverse range of stakeholders, including Read more

By Richmond Bautista, ago