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AMDP MissionTo contribute towards the modernization ofagriculture and fisheries through thegeneration of suitable agriculturalengineering and mechanization technologies3

AMDP VisionThe quality of life of Filipino farmers andfisherfolks can be elevated throughagricultural engineering and mechanizationresearch and development4

AMDP OrganizationalStructureCEAT DEANNI DirectorIAE DIRECTORProgramAdvisoryCommittee(PAC)AdministrativeServicesPROJECT MANAGERProjectManagementStaff (PMS)Research &DevelopmentTrainingExtension &Info Com.TechnologyDataManagement& PolicyStudiesGeneralServices5

Agricultural EngineeringResearch and Development for2006• Core Projects• Faculty-based projects6

AMDP Core ProjectsMulti-crop pneumatic Seederwith Fertilizer ApplicatorFabricated parts of the proposed S-rotor Bach-type windmill for pumpingpurposes.7

AMDP Core ProjectsLocal recirculating aquaculture system (RAS)8

AMDP Core Projects• Mechanization Technology for Local VegetableProduction•Conducted suitabilitytesting of the mini-handtractor in a pilotvegetable production area• Modified plow to suit thelocal condition in the pilotarea•Modified axle componentof the mini-hand tractor•Garden tiller/rotavatorwas designed to helpfarmers prepare landfaster.9

AMDP Core Projects• Design and Development of Pneumatic Dryerfor Coconut Meat• Designed a pneumatic dryer toaddress poor quality of copraproduced from the traditional dryingsystems such as poor temperaturecontrol and distribution; very lowheat utilization; and high incidence ofcontaminations.•Conducted thin-layer dryingexperiment to determine the dryingconstants of the coconut meatparticulates.•Fabrication of the dryer is on-going.10

Faculty-Based Projects‣ Design and Development of Forage Harvester for SmallScale Livestock Production‣ Development of a Small-Scale Processing System for theProduction of Semi-refined Carrageenan1. Developed an on-farm moisture content determinationmethod seaweeds;2. Optimized chopping of seaweeds;3. Optimized drying of seaweeds; and4. Conducted feasibility study which can be used byfarmers/NGO/GO in the development of a seaweedprocessing center.11

Faculty-Based Projects‣ Performance Evaluation of Controlled EnvironmentStructure for the Production of High Value Crops- Completed the design of the NFT Hydroponics system‣ Design and Development of an Environmentally ControlledSmall Scale Poultry Housing Structure.- Designed a detachable working frame of poultry housingfor scaling-up and dimensional analysis.12

Faculty-Based Projects‣ Generation of Baseline Data for the Evaluation andImprovement of the Pumping Plant Efficiencies of ShallowTubewell and Low lift Pump Irrigation Systems-Evaluated the performance test results of three pumps andtwo primemovers.‣ Saccharification and Fermentation of Mixed Corn and CornWastes for Ethanol Production.- Corn residues consisting of corn husks and corn cobs wereprepared to produce powdered samples , which were subjectedto pretreatment using dilute acid ( 0.5% H2SO4) and hotwater;enzymatic saccharification using cellulose loading of10% (w/w) and 20% (w/w);- The hydrolyzates (saccharified samples) were used assubstrates for ethanol fermentation.13

Faculty-Based Projects‣ Modeling of the Philippines’ Corn Supply Chain‣ Determinacy of Different Maturity Levels of Coconut andWatermelon Based on their Sound Signal Characteristics-Conducted sound response analysis using the DaDISP SignalProcessing Software.14

Extension ActivitiesAgricultural Mechanization For Integrated Crop AndLivestock Production for City Government ofAlaminos, Pangasinan• Conducted initial assessment of the area in Alaminos,Pangasinan.• Prepared program of activities for the collaboration betweenAMDP-IAE-CEAT, UPLB and the City Government ofAlaminos, Pangasinan.• Drafted training proposals for the Training Module on theOperation, Simple Repair and Maintenance of Small PowerUnits for Farmers and Fisherman, and for the Trainingcourse on Corn Mechanization Technology for Technicianswere prepared.• Conducted actual field demonstration of the upland handtractor to demonstrate its performance and suitability in thearea.16

Extension ActivitiesCorn Production and Processing MechanizationProgram• Coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and twoof its project sites in corn producing areas in Maragondon,Cavite and Laguerta, Calamba.• Gathered data pertaining to equipment needs, customhiring and farm situation in the two sites• Performed cost analysis and recommendations pertainingto machinery usage in client areas• Conducted lecture and demonstration of some cornmachinery in a training on corn production in Laguerta,Calamba.17

Extension ActivitiesPublication of printed materials for informationdissemination of agricultural mechanizationPJABE 2005• Final print copy came out in March and were distributed tosubscribers.PJABE 2006• Three articles are in the final review phase of referees.• Journal will be published by early 2007.PAMB July to December 2005• Final layout was submitted to the printing press.• Bulletin will be printed and distributed in December 2006.PAMB January-June 2006 and PAMB July-December 2006• Articles for the two issues were collected.• Initial layouts will be done in December 2006.• The two (2) bulletins will be published by early 2007.About 5,771 copies of publication materials were distributed toclients.18

Extension ActivitiesPromotion of AMDP developed agricultural mechanizationtechnologiesParticipation in Exhibitions/ Fairs/Demonstrations• AMDP participated in two exhibits to demonstrate itsvarious mechanization technologies.SUBJECT MATTERPLACEEVENTDATECorn MechanizationTechnologiesCorn MechanizationTechnologiesAlaminos City,PangasinanLaguerta,Calamba, , LagunaMarch 12-17,17,2006May 23, 2006March 12-17,17,2006May 23, 2006Corn MechanizationTechnologiesCorn MechanizationTechnologiesAlaminos City,PangasinanLaguerta,Calamba, , LagunaMarch 12-17,17,2006May 23, 2006March 12-17,17,2006May 23, 200620

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT22

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT• Design and Development ofDatabase and Website forAgricultural Mechanization23

Future Projects• Biofuel technology development• Precision agriculture• Machine vision• Livestock waste managementtechnology development24

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