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Vermi technologies increase rice yield
Using vermicompost and vermitea increases rice yield and generates higher income, according to Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) Rene Sebastian in a recent technology field day and forum held in this town. MS...
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The battle against Brontispa continues
The enemy creeps in silently, attacking unopened young fronds. As the spear unfurls, it moves on to its next victim. Brontispa longissima (Gestro) or coconut leaf beetle entered into the Philippines...
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Coconut Sap Sugar Production
A module titled "Profitability Analysis: Coconut Sap Sugar Production," published by PCARRD explains the process of producing coconut sap sugar. The module was based on information adopted by PCARRD...
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A Golden Future for the Golden Fruit
The Philippines ranks 12th among the top producers of mango in the world, with 2% share in production (FAO, 2012). It is also the third most important fruit crop based on export volume in the...
View Article1,060 hectare mixed species-rich mixed forest, 890 hectare agroforestry areas...
A1,060-hectare species-rich mixed forest and 890 hectares of agroforestry areas in Panay will be the site for planting of cacao in a partnership of German GIZ, Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines...
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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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Mass producing the fragrant Kamuning
Kamuning or Murraya paniculata is a small tree that is famous for its fragrant white flowers that smell like jasmine. Native to Southeast Asia, China and the Malay peninsula, kamuningor Orange Jasmine...
View ArticleFormer government agriculturist reaps whopping 306.8 cavans after integrating...
A former municipal agriculturist reaped a whopping 306.8 cavans in his one hectare land in Isabela after integrating his learning from government service into hybrid rice farming. Dionicio Tamayao, 44,...
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LGUs pressed to adopt ‘carbon credit-eligible’ charcoal briquetting as a...
Local government units (LGUs) have been pressed by the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) to adopt a solid waste management system through charcoal briquetting that can earn for them...
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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...
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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. [caption id="" align="alignnone"...
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Mussaenda blooms year-round
Now, flower enthusiasts and gardeners can enjoy the spectacular display of Doña Aurora (Mussaenda philippicavar aurorae) and Doña Luz (Mussaenda erythrophylla) for they now bloom any time of the year....
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Organic Fertilizers from Farm Waste Adopted by Farmers in the Philippines
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has been promoting the production of High Value Crops (HVCs) in order for farmers to earn higher income. Instead of using inorganic fertilizers, however,...
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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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Collaborative sustainable mangrove management amid climate change to be...
Collaborative sustainable mangrove management in Southeast Asia amid climate change will be tackled by ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries in a Mangroves Congress on September...
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Japanese agency adopts BAR’s Edible Landscaping program
A Japanese humanitarian agency has adopted Bureau of Agricultural Research’s (BAR) edible landscaping (EL) program that encourages home-based organic vegetable planting to help reduce imports, enhance...
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Getting familiar with Yambo, an indigenous fruit delight
In a world that is truly rich and diverse in natural resources, new discoveries and breakthroughs take place anytime and anywhere. Segue to agriculture: man continues to discover various flora and...
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Cabbage Production Guide
Cabbage (Brassica aleracea L. var. capitatacruciferae) is a leafy green vegetable grown densely-leaved heads. Closely related to other Cole crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, it...
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Coconut Embryo Culture for the Propagation of Macapuno Seedlings
The coconut embryo culture technology is now being successfully applied in the rescue of Makapuno embryos. The Makapuno embryo does not develop normally because the endosperm, which supports the...
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Pineapple Production Guide
The pineapple also known botanically as Ananas comosus plant is a terrestrial herb 2 1/2 to 5 ft (.75-1.5 m) high with a spread of 3 to 4 ft (.9-1.2 m); a very short, stout stem and a rosette of waxy,...
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