DAFE Faculty member, Engr. Kelvin Michael A. Crystal, has taken on a pivotal role at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Engr. Crystal is now the Agricultural Biosystems Engineer and National Project Coordinator for the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) 3907, titled 'Improving Capacities on the Adoption of a Harmonized Mechanization Index to Increase the Level of Mechanization Efficiency of Rice and Corn Production.'
Serving as the lead consultant alongside experts in agri-socio economics and MIS, Engr. Crystal is spearheading this transformative project. The goal is to enhance the adoption capacity from the national to the local level, focusing on the harmonized mechanization index to elevate the efficiency of rice and corn production in the Philippines. The project underscores the importance of sustainable mechanization in advancing farming practices and fortifying food security.
