Tarlac farmers seek aid from TAU experts

A group of eggplant farmers in Sta. Maria, Camiling, Tarlac sought technical assistance from TAU experts about the wilting of their crops last March.

When TAU President Dr. Max P. Guillermo and a team of experts visited the infested crops of the farmers, they found out that an estimate of one (1) hectare of farmers’ land has been infested, and this infestation may spread to other nearby farms if not prevented.

DA-RIII taps TAU expert to conduct training on Value Chain Analysis under MAYA Program

The Department of Agriculture – Region III taps TAU expert to conduct a 3-day training on Value Chain Analysis which was held at CLIARC, Agricultural Technology Building, Paraiso, Tarlac City last March 22-25.

The Department of Agriculture Region III headed by Regional Executive Director Crispulo G. Bautista, Jr. initiated the conduct of the training under the Mentoring and Attracting Youth on Agribusiness (MAYA) Program.

They tapped Mr. Bryan B. Rabonza, instructor at TAU’s College of Agriculture and Forestry, to be the resource speaker of the said training.

Dr. Waminal bags 1st best paper during 1st BASC national R&D online conference

Dr. Yancy O. Waminal, assistant professor III and the assistant dean of the College of Agriculture and Forestry, won the 1st Best Paper award under the Agriculture, Fishery, Environment, and Industrial Category during the 1st Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) National Research and Development Conference with the theme, “Shaping the Future of Research and Development: Emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic” held last April 8, 2021 via Zoom.

His paper titled, “Molecular Characterization and Association of Lactoferin Gene to Subclinical Mastitis in Goats (Capra hircus) is among the 14 research papers presented by the faculty-researchers from the different SUCs in the Philippines.

The judges and the participants in the conference agreed that Dr. Waminal’s research revealed potential knowledge that would benefit the goat production.

TAU fully complies with the enhanced FOI requirements

To assert that the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) continuously upholds integrity and transparency in providing quality services to all of its stakeholders, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) awarded the Certificate of Compliance to TAU on April 12, 2021.

Pursuant to Section 5.7.b. of Memorandum Circular No. 2020-1 issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Harmonization of National Government Performance Monitoring, Information, and Reporting Systems (Task Force Administrative Order 25. S. 2011), TAU has duly complied with the FOl requirements and reports.

TAU holds teacher induction program for new faculty members

The Tarlac Agricultural University’s Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Department of Extension and Training, through the Office of the Director for Curriculum and Instruction and the College of Education, facilitated a virtual Teacher Induction Program for the new faculty members of TAU last March 2.

The said program was conceptualized to make the faculty members more equipped in carrying out their tasks in the new normal of teaching and to help them become effective partners in achieving the University’s vision and mission.

The director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares conveyed the salient features of TAU’s Flexible Learning Plan, which is now Learning Continuity Plan, as context for the topics and preparation of syllabuses and Learning Resource Packs (LRPs).

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) audits TAU's institutional strengths with a 3-star rating in the overall category

Tarlac Agricultural University's international reputation is reaffirmed as it joins the list of world-class universities through an international assessment of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars Audit.

Garnering a total of 609 points and an accumulated 33 stars (out of 40 maximum) in eight categories, TAU is awarded 3 Stars in the overall category in this institutional internationalization assessment.

TAU ranks 601-800 in the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking

A validation of Tarlac Agricultural University's expanding international reputation and visibility, the University got hold of another global recognition this year for placing 601-800 in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021.

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Methodology assesses the global performance of universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching.

A Sweet Success: Dr. Valdez talks about the future of sweet potato for feeds industry

Prof. Maria Teresa SJ. Valdez of Tarlac Agricultural University discussed the ProEn-K technology on sweet potato feed processing during the second broadcast debut of AgriSikat or “Sa Agrikultura, Sikat ka!” via DWFA 107.3 FM, the official radio station of Central Luzon State University, and simultaneously livestreamed on Facebook live feed reaching over a thousand of listeners and viewers last April 21.