TAU Smart Agriculture Center

𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝑨𝑼 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 🌱

A step forward in smart farming—where innovation meets sustainability, and every harvest reflects learning, care, and progress. From seed to field, we grow not just crops, but knowledge for the future of agriculture. 🥦✨

The SMART Agriculture Center proudly celebrates global excellence!

Congratulations to the SMART Agriculture Team (Dr. Amy Lizbeth J. Rico, Mr. Michael R. Raquel, Ms. Jessa T. Samonte, Mr. Anthony Erestain, Mr. Joemar Valera, and Mr. Albert Tabilin) and the SICAT Team (Dr. Amy Lizbeth J. Rico, Mr. Jayson Elenzano, Engr. John Alvin Neuda, and Mr. Michael Raquel) for their remarkable recognition at the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025 Global Conference in Busan, South Korea!

• SMART Agriculture: Propelling Green Revolution in the 21st Century – Top 10 (A3: Industrial Application)
• SICAT: Satellite Imagery Crop Monitoring and Forecasting System – Top 18 (A7: Technology Development and Application)
• Special recognition given to Dr. Amy Lizbeth J. Rico, who received a Certificate of Appreciation from WURI for her exceptional leadership and innovative contributions that advanced TAU’s global competitiveness.

The SMART Agriculture Center remains committed in upholding Tarlac Agricultural University’s thrust and priority to be globally excellent, continuously driving innovations that inspire progress and sustainability.

🌱 TAU Smart Agriculture Center Welcomes ATI-RTC III! 🌱

On May 28, 2025, we had the honor of welcoming the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center III (ATI-RTC III) as part of their Training of Trainers on Value Chain Approach to Lowland Vegetable Production and Management. It was an exciting opportunity to showcase our Smart Farming Technology for lowland vegetables and Precision Agriculture at the TAU Smart Agriculture Center.

The group was warmly welcomed by Dr. Agnes C. Perey, Director for Extension and Training Services at TAU.

A big thank you to Dr. Joey A. Belarmino and the ATI-RTC III team for the insightful discussions and support!

We look forward to continued collaboration to foster sustainable farming and innovative agricultural practices.

Strengthening International Collaboration in Smart Agriculture
On May 23, 2025, Prof. Somchoke Ruengittinun, Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, visited the TAU Smart Agriculture Center.

He was accompanied by Dr. Ruben A. Parazo, Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, and Faculty members Dr. Geraldin Dela Cruz, Dr. Joven A. Tolentino, Engr. Jesus A. Tolentino, and Mr. Renel T. Dumlao.

The visit aimed to foster collaboration between Kasetsart University and Tarlac Agricultural University, particularly in advancing smart agriculture technologies and academic partnerships.