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Wheatgrass Production Guide
Wheatgrass, the young grass of the wheat plant that is sprouted from wheat grains, is fast becoming popular in the Philippines because of its many health benefits and curative properties. It is...
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Bio-organic fertilizers: cheap soil relief
An innovative, eco-friendly technology to convert sugarcane by-products into bio-organic fertilizers has been developed by scientists from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). Bio-organic...
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Govt awarded 30 enterprising groups that advanced nature preservation and...
The government has awarded 30 enterprising groups that successfully adopted technologies on reforestation while promoting industries and jobs in bamboo, Falcata, talaba (oysters), “tikog,” and...
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Understanding the soybean
There is more to the soybean than just the simple bean we know. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Photo by UDel Carvel REC [/caption] Soybean was a wild plant growing from five to six feet...
View ArticleAlnus tree boosts Shiitake production
Yes, chipped branches of the Alnus tree can be used in growing Shiitake mushrooms. This was found in a study on “Using chipped Alnus as substrate for Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) in growing bags”...
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50-hectare hybrid rice model farm to be put up to help rehabilitate Marawi City
A 50-hectare hybrid rice model farm will be put up to help rehabilitate Marawi City in a partnership of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC). [caption id=""...
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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...
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Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) Production Guide
An ideal tree to grow in the city or country is moringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa will give you food, fodder, fuelwood and shade. Its pods make a tasty, nutritious vegetable. You can eat its tender...
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How to Grow Roses
Rose (Rosa sp) is described as the queen of all flowers because of its beauty and form. In the Philippines, it is one of the favorite flowers because of its varied colors, fragrance, and long lasting...
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Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Production Guide
A native plant from Central and South America, dragon fruit (Hylocereussp ) or “pitaya” is gaining its popularity in the Philippine market. The plant is adapted to tropical or arid climates with...
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Farmer-scientist overcomes feathery mottle virus
Magsasaka Siyentista (farmer-scientist) Victor Hernandez conquered the feathery mottle virus (FMV) in his sweetpotato farm in Brgy.Parang, Bagac, Bataan. He did this by adopting science and technology...
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How to Start a Pineapple Production Business
Aside from being nutritious and delicious, pineapple is a good foreign exchange earner. Pineapple can be processed into juice, jam, vinegar, nata de pina, preserves and candies. Its leaves are a source...
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Hydroponics finds its way into backyards
You may be living in the middle of the metropolis with only a few square meters of space for a backyard or none at all, but this shouldn’t keep you from having your own vegetable “farm.” The technology...
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Application of gene markers to improve swine productivity
Despite the increase in the overall swine farm production efficiency, the Philippines still lags behind other swine-producing countries due to poor performance, specifically in terms of reproductive...
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Katmon’s phytochemical constituents and biological activities studied
INDANG, CAVITE—A group of researchers from the Cavite State University (CvSU) has looked into katmon’s phytochemical constituents and biological activities in a study. Phytochemicals, also known as...
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ADLAI: A never heard of crop that resembles, tastes like rice
While many of us have not even heard of adlai, this tall-grain bearing tropical plant from Poaceae (grass family), the same family to which wheat, corn, and rice belong, has been abundantly growing in...
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Invest in Sinta Papaya Production
Why invest in 'Sinta' papaya production? All over the world, fruits are being recognized as a healthful part of the diet. This trend makes papaya more popular than ever. Consumers value the substantial...
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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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Sapinit: Philippine Wild Raspberry
Sapinit is a shrub that has prickly stem, thereby identifying it with the rose family and making it a raspberry rather than a strawberry. It reaches to a height of six feet and grows in a higher...
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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. [caption id=""...
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