Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation (Pilmico) menjalin kerja sama dengan Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) melalui penandatanganan Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) pada tanggal 5 Oktober 2023 yang lalu. Penandatanganan MoU yang dihadiri oleh berbagai institusi publik dan swasta ini diadakan di Ruang Konferensi UFC PSAU.
Kemitraan mereka bertujuan untuk membantu memajukan sektor pertanian melalui kolaborasi yang memungkinkan dalam proyek-proyek penelitian dan pengembangan di masa depan, popularitas agroindustri, dan peningkatan teknologi.
Dengan ini, kita berada di ambang era transformasi, di mana kolaborasi antara akademisi, bisnis, dan lembaga-lembaga lokal akan membuka jalan bagi proyek-proyek inovatif, penelitian perintis, dan masa depan yang lebih cerah bagi bangsa kita tercinta.
Norie Bermudez, Chief Operations Officer Pilmico dan Country Director untuk Agribisnis, mengungkapkan antusiasmenya terhadap kemitraan dengan PSAU, "Di Pilmico, kami selalu memegang teguh keyakinan bahwa komitmen kami terhadap pertanian melampaui batas-batas bisnis. Hal ini mencakup visi yang lebih besar untuk membina generasi penerus pegawai negeri, petani, pengusaha pertanian, dan dokter yang akan membawa kita menuju masa depan yang berkelanjutan dan sejahtera. Melalui MOU ini, kami menjanjikan dukungan yang tak tergoyahkan. Bersama-sama, kami akan mengembangkan lingkungan di mana inovasi berkembang, pengetahuan dibagikan, dan mimpi-mimpi diwujudkan."
Melalui MOU ini, Pilmico ingin berkontribusi dalam mengembangkan talenta pertanian masa depan dengan berbagi pengetahuan dan keahlian mereka di lapangan.
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
Why is collaboration between academia, business, and local agencies important in advancing Philippine agriculture?
The partnership reflects a broader understanding that transforming the agricultural sector requires a multi-stakeholder approach. By combining university research capacity, government partnerships, and the practical expertise of agribusiness companies, collaborative frameworks like this MoU can accelerate innovation and create sustainable improvements in farming productivity and food security.
What formal agreement did Pilmico and Pampanga State Agricultural University sign, and when?
Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 5, 2023 at the UFC Conference Room of PSAU. The signing was attended by representatives from various public and private institutions and formalized a collaborative framework between the two organizations.
What areas of collaboration are covered under the MoU between Pilmico and PSAU?
The partnership is designed to advance the agricultural sector through possible joint research and development projects, agri-industry exposure opportunities for students, and technological improvements to farming practices. The MoU positions both parties as contributors to knowledge-sharing and innovation within Philippine agriculture.
How does this partnership support the development of future agricultural professionals?
By linking the university’s academic resources with Pilmico’s industry expertise, the MoU creates pathways for students to gain real-world exposure to agribusiness operations. Pilmico views the partnership as a vehicle for nurturing the next generation of farmers, entrepreneurs, public servants, and veterinarians who will shape the future of Philippine agriculture.
What was Pilmico COO Norie Bermudez’s vision for the partnership with PSAU?
Bermudez emphasized that Pilmico’s commitment to agriculture extends beyond business and into community development. She described the MoU as a pledge to support an environment where innovation flourishes, knowledge is shared, and the dreams of future agricultural professionals can be realized with institutional backing from both the private sector and academia.
