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Plant Growth Promoters developed from radiation-modified natural polymers
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PNRI) has developed a plant growth promoter (PGP) from radiation-modified natural polymers such as seaweed...
View ArticleA fresh look at siling labuyo
Siling labuyo (Capsicum frutescens) has the potential to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, cataract, and macular degeneration. This was stressed by Dr. Evelyn B. Rodriguez, professor...
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How to Make IMO (Indigenous Microorganisms)
In natural farming, Indigenous Microorganism (IMO) is becoming popular among farmers. This Indigenous microorganism (IMO) has been successfully tried by government agriculturists, academic researchers,...
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Coconut 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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P6 million Bicol upland rice organic farming capitalizes on rice drought...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is carrying out a P6 million upland rice organic farming in Bicol which capitalizes on native varieties’ drought tolerance. It also aims to boost Bicol’s contribution...
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Enter the Dragon Fruit
The deep pink almost bright red skin of the dragon fruit may be a tad bit off-putting for many. From afar, the green parts of its skin may seem like thorns—surely the dragon fruit could easily be...
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Sago Starch a Viable Alternative to Wheat Starch
DOST-TRC to Explore Cheaper Flour Substitute From Sago After a new round of oil price increases, news of cheaper pandesal from locally abundant flour alternative is a welcome respite. This was the...
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How to Start a Seaweed Production Business
Seaweed is one of the most important aquaculture commodities in the Philippines. Seaweed farmers usually enjoy a good harvest from January to June, which are considered peak months for seaweed farming....
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Ifugao’s Tinawon increases production through CPAR
Preserving a taste, protecting a heritage – this is how the rice growers of Ifugao want the heirloom rice production to be recognized. Tinawon, one of the heirloom rice varieties thriving in the...
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Companies 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...
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Sweet Potato Production Guide
Sweet potato (Ipomea batatas), locally known as “kamote”, is commonly planted in flat to slightly rolling open areas. The crop is also known to be a cheap but excellent source of carbohydrates, vitamin...
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Why not Avocado
To this author, this pear-shaped fruit which is also rich in vitamins and minerals is a champion crop. Avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Central Mexico and is a commercially valuable and...
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P1.5 million budget being released for Apayao indigenous fruit lubeg...
A value addition budget of P1.5 million is being released by the
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Lettuce Production Guide
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is the most popular salad vegetable. Its high fiber but low nutrient value makes it an ideal vegetable for those who watch their diet. There are many types of lettuce. The...
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Raising ornamental bamboo for livelihood
Bending towards farmers success. Other than being a grass, there are other unknown facts about bamboo. For example, not many have heard of its use as embellishments in landscaping. Using bamboo as an...
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Jute: A versatile, durable vegetable fiber
Imagine a natural fiber that is 1-4 meters long, golden and silky. No wonder, the jute fiber is dubbed as the “golden fiber”. It comes from the skin (bast) of two jute plants, Corchorus capsularis and...
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All-women group in Quezon sees potential of kamias
An all-women group dubbed as Kilos Unlad ng Mamayan ng Real (KUMARE), Inc. has seen the great potential of kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi Linn.) by turning this underutilized crop as additional source of...
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Enhancing 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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Philippines 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...
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SL Agritech targets planting of hybrid rice on two million hectares in five...
Philippines’ biggest hybrid rice seed firm SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC) is targeting the planting of hybrid rice on two million hectares in five years in its aim to help boost Philippines’ rice sufficiency...
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