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Avocado Production Guide
Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is considered one of the most nutritious fruits in the world. In the Philippines, however, it has not attained the popularity enjoyed by other fruits despite its early...
View ArticleCalamansi Production Guide
Prized for its fruit and ornamental value, the calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is one of the most important citrus species in the Philippines. Its potential lies in its varied uses. Once...
View ArticleCoconut Production Guide
The coconut industry in the Philippines plays a key role in shaping national development. It is among the top ten export produce of the country as exhibited by the good export performance of both...
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Mass propagating the ‘Doñas’ through Kulob system
The Philippine Mussaenda or collectively known as Doñas which were named after the First Ladies of the Philippines, are considered one of the most significant contributions of the Philippines to the...
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Cabiao marsh land farmers fast expanding hybrid rice area to 100 hectares...
A farmers’ group is fast expanding its hybrid rice area to 100 hectares from only 30 hectares after experiencing a yield that gives them a two-cropping’s harvest from a swamp land that only allows...
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Philippine government pressed to put policies to bring GM crops like Vitamin...
The Philippines needs to put policies needed to bring to the poor genetically modified (GM) crops like the Vitamin A-rich rice to help solve worsening hunger problem globally. Food production needs to...
View ArticleFDA will not require labeling of GM food as it has no difference from...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not require labeling of genetically modified (GM) food as it virtually has no difference from conventional food, is not cancer-causing, and has been proven...
View ArticleEnhancing heirloom rice production with better technologies
Heirloom rice usually commands a higher price than the ordinary rice. It is prized for its exceptional cooking quality, taste, texture, color, and most importantly, nutritional value. Heirloom rice...
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Phils to boost luxury silk design production as silk has extensive global...
The Philippines is boosting the production of patented “Suksuk” design made of the luxury textile silk which has extensive global markets reaching to $2-2.5 billion in China alone. The Suksuk design...
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How to Grow Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus SP.) on Straw in Plastic Bags
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sp.) are a delicious and nourishing food, with a nutritional value similar to that of meat or fish. This technology makes full use of rice straw, a common crop residue which...
View ArticleDyes from Philippine Plants
Dyeing using different plants has been a traditional practice. However, with the invention of artificial dyes and modern dyeing practices, such use of dyes from plants was soon abandoned. There are...
View ArticlePhilippines puts name in global rice map as Dona Maria is exported through...
The Philippines anticipates to put its name in the global rice map as “Dona Maria” premium rice is set to be exported in October at 156 metric tons (MT) through one of world’s largest retailer, the...
View ArticleJoint Foreign Chambers support continued development of GM crops like Bt...
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) has pressed government to continue the development of genetically modified (GM) crops amid a ban on Bt eggplant field trials as GM foods are an answer to food shortage...
View ArticleCompanies pressed to tie up with ecosystems research firm on pest...
The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) has pressed companies and organized groups to tie up with ERADB on pest management-driven mangrove farming amid unsustainable mangrove planting...
View ArticleCarrageenan from seaweeds: A breakthrough that boosts rice productivity
Carrageenan plant growth regulator (CPGR) has recently been found to increase rice yield by more than 65%. In a multi-location project, the trial conducted in Bulacan by the team led by Dr. Gil L....
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Soybean Production Guide
Soybean is an important crop because of its high nutritional qualities. Soybean has a high protein content of 40% by weight, 32% carbohydrate, 20% fat, 5% minerals and 3% fiber, and other trace...
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Feed security for the local livestock and aqua industries
Corn is the second largest planted crop next to rice, of which 66% is yellow corn (YC). Around 90% of YC is used as feeds for livestock and poultry. It accounts for 50-60% of a typical mixed feed. The...
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Top 100 Most Profitable Agribusiness Ideas
The most profitable agribusiness ideas in which you can invest including but not limited to crop cultivation, production and processing, aquaculture, animal health and feeds, agro-bio products,...
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Bamboo as a Money-making Industry
Can bamboo be the next money-earning and environment-friendly industry in Davao City? City Agriculturist Leonardo Avila III was confident that the city has another winning industry in its hands if it...
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Cassava Production Guide
Cassava can be a long term plant, from six months to two years depending upon the use it is intended for. Although this grows anywhere that the soil is loose and not water logging, and rich, farmers do...
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