By Crisdeniele Clemente

The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and Enviro Scope Synergy Inc. (ESSI) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on January 31, at the MMSU Ferdinand E. Marcos Hall.

Signed by MMSU President Shirley C. Agrupis and Mr. Prashant Dargani, chief executive officer of ESSI, the agreement marks the beginning of collaborative efforts to conduct technology demonstration and intervention projects on different agricultural technologies. This tie-up is also expected to elevate the competencies of students and community members involved in the initiative through applied technology and utilization. 

The five-year agreement has three components: Technology demonstration of the agricultural technologies through enhancement and proper management system, evaluation of ESSI technologies for improved crop management, and educational capacity and promotional interventions of agricultural technologies. Dr. Marlowe Aquino, MMSU director for planning, will spearhead the said project.

Dr. Agrupis expressed her enthusiasm for the new partnership and underscored the importance of partnering with reputable organizations like ESSI to elevate the university’s research and extension initiatives further. 

Dr. Charlie Batin, dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Jeremiah Romano, research and development manager of ESSI, and other officials of both parties were also present at the event. (MKA_StratCom)