On November 14, 2024, the M3DAS project convened a strategic online consultation meeting to finalize the operational framework for the Negros Occidental Mill Districts. The session served as a critical touchpoint to ensure all field teams and administrative leaders are synchronized for the next phase of the project. The meeting Read more
The newly approved project, “Resource Field Evaluation and Spatial Analysis Using the M3DAS Web Application for Mechanization Assessment of the Sugarcane Industry,” has reached a major operational milestone. Designed to conduct a comprehensive survey of all machinery and implements utilized in sugarcane production nationwide, this initiative serves as a vital Read more
The extensive mission to establish baseline data across Mindanao reached its conclusion with the M3DAS team’s final leg in the Davao Mill District. This visit finalized the regional assessment, ensuring that the unique operational landscape of Davao del Sur is fully integrated into the project’s national database. Stakeholder Engagement & Read more
On October 7–8, 2024, the M3DAS team successfully conducted a series of institutional engagements and field consultations within the Cotabato Mill District. These activities were designed to secure local administrative support and capture foundational data from the region’s sugarcane sector. Institutional Advocacy and Courtesy CallsTo ensure a coordinated approach to Read more
In a significant stride toward completing its Year 2 implementation, the M3DAS project team conducted an extensive data-gathering mission across the provinces of Bukidnon, Cotabato, and Davao del Sur from October 1–11, 2024. The mission utilized a series of targeted Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to engage directly with: Block Farm Read more
From October 1–4, 2024, the M3DAS team conducted a high-priority field mission to the Bukidnon Mill District to lay the groundwork for Phase 3 operations. This visit focused on fostering institutional synergy and capturing direct insights from the local farming community. Institutional CoordinationTo ensure administrative alignment and robust regional support, Read more
The M3DAS project has officially entered the second year of its third phase, shifting its strategic focus to the key sugar-producing provinces of Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, and Cotabato. To ensure seamless implementation, the team convened a high-level online consultation meeting on September 25, 2024, with the Mill District Officers Read more
The focus shifted in the afternoon to the Annual Project Review, a formal evaluation of the project’s performance and trajectory. The review panel consisted of esteemed evaluators from: University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) DOST-PCAARRD: Including the Agricultural Resources Management Research Division (ARMRD) and the Office of the Executive Read more
On September 5, 2024, the M3DAS team held a series of pivotal engagements at the Pongos Hotel in Ormoc City, Leyte, marking a significant milestone in data accuracy and project governance. Morning Session: Stakeholder Validation WorkshopThe day commenced with a comprehensive Validation Workshop designed to verify field data collected from Read more
The M3DAS project is currently featured in the technology exhibit of ICTforAg 2024, hosted at the D.L. Umali Building within the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños. ICTforAg 2024 is a premier global forum that unites agrifood system stakeholders, technology experts, and decision-makers to harness the power of Read more