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Recycle Eggshells as Fertilizers
Eggshells can be used as fertilizers, cement and tile binder and paste ingredient after grinding them finely. They contain calcium, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur which makes plants robust and...
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Adlai Production Guide
Unknown to many Filipinos, Adlai also called Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) belongs to the family Poaceae or the grasses, the same family to which wheat, corn, and rice belong. But unlike weeds,...
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Makapuno Embryo Culture Technology: Utilization for Accelerated Makapuno...
The Makapuno embryo culture technology was developed by the late Dr. Emerita V. de Guzman of UP Los Baños in the 1960’s. The technology was initially aimed at rescuing the Makapuno embryos which do not...
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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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Why eating adlai is good for you?
Standing tall in the wild, adlai (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) can be easily overlooked due to its grass-like appearance that blends well with the other wild plants. But unlike weeds, the stem of adlai could...
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Paratungon: An underutilized fruit with great economic potential
People tend to put premium on good looks. However, some of the most hard-featured looking fruits happened to be the most appetizing, if not the tastiest. For fruits, those that look good on the outside...
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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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Adlay: A healthy, versatile food ingredient
Standing tall in the wild, adlay (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) can be easily overlooked due to its grass-like appearance that blends well with the other wild plants. But unlike weeds, the stem of adlay could...
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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...
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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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