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FITS-STIARC
is now equipped with two brand-new, Internet-connected desktop computers
with a Web camera, one high-end digital camera, and a post-paid
cellphone.
Video conferencing
and VoIP (toll-free calls via the Internet) will also be available.
Through these services, consultation with experts and other stakeholders
will save on time and expenses.
Also, with the
PCARRD short messaging service or text service, clients can get
instant information, trivias, and updates on commodities and agricultural
concerns. They can also inquire on topics like publications, experts,
farmer scientists, technologies, and contact firms.
The K-AgriNet
is a collaborative program involving PCARRD-DOST, Department of
Agrarian Reform, Development Academy of the Philippines, and Philippine
Rice Research Institute. It aims to help modernize the agriculture
and natural resources sectors through the use of ICT.
PCARRD provides
the e-Consortia and e-Farm components of the program. These components
will interconnect the 14 regional R&D consortia and 80 FITS
centers through a common Web portal. Both components will also intensify
knowledge generation and exchange as well as promote knowledge-based
e-commerce. (Paul Jersey G. Leron, S&T Media Service)
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