To discuss opportunities for collaboration, the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NOMCAARRD) paid a courtesy visit to the Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) on April 24, 2024.

The delegation, led by Dr. Maria Estela B. Detalla, Consortium Director, included Prof. Sheila C. Poonon, R&D Cluster Coordinator; Dr. Agnes S. Riñon, Technology Transfer Coordinator; Dr. Lucerne M. Razalo, Science Communication Cluster Coordinator; Prof. Rinante M. Buntod, ICT Cluster Coordinator; and Ms. Hiedy S. Cañete, Science Research Assistant. They received a warm welcome from Asst. Prof. Gergie A. Ambato, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and current Officer-in-Charge, as well as attendees from the MSUN-Extension Division led by Director Assoc. Prof. Mariefe B. Quiñones, University Extension Specialist Mr. Harry Kenn T. Dela Rosa, and Extension Division Secretary Asst. Prof. Russel D. Bañoc.

During the visit, Dr. Detalla expressed their utmost gratitude to MSUN for being one of the strongest collaborative supporters among several universities and government agencies.

The primary objectives of the visit were to express appreciation for the existing partnership and to explore other potential areas of collaboration. During the discussion, NOMCAARRD also sought support for upcoming events in collaboration with other agencies.

Furthermore, NOMCAARRD has established a collaborative partnership with MSUN in several programs and initiatives and by serving as one of the funding agencies and evaluators for the university’s research and extension projects.