Rosario, Batangas – The TechnoMart Field day for Carabao-based Enterprise in Rosario, Batangas held recently, highlighted the accomplishments of the Rosario Dairy Raisers Association (RODRA). RODRA’s success centers on its […]
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Desiccated Coconut: A Versatile Ingredient in Global Cuisine
Coconut has long been a staple food in many parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. One of its most popular processed forms is desiccated coconut—the dehydrated, shredded flesh of […]
Read moreDA to import Braunvieh cattle semen from Switzerland
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is importing Braunvieh cattle semen from Switzerland which will produce “dual purpose” calves both for beef and dairy. The importation of semen will enable crossbreeding […]
Read moreJuan Algae, a Microalgal Paste, is a Cost-effective Feed for Milkfish Hatcheries
Juan Algae, a microalgae paste developed by the University of the Philippines Visayas College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (UPV-CFOS) and the UPV Museum of Natural Sciences, is a cost-effective […]
Read moreIncreased Queen Pineapple Production Eyed with Propagation Protocol and Planting System
The production of Queen pineapple is set to increase with the development of a propagation protocol and planting system by the Visayas State University (VSU), in cooperation with the Camarines […]
Read moreGoat Feed made from Indigofera to Increase Dairy Goat’s Milk Production
No doubt, Filipinos are a huge consumer of milk. According to the National Dairy Authority (NDA), the country’s milk import in 2018 totaled 531.47 million kilograms (kg), worth ?52 billion. […]
Read moreRoot Trainer Technology to Improve Growth and Development of Rubber Seedlings
Rubber seedlings grown in root trainer containers develop 300% more lateral roots compared with rubber seedlings grown in conventional polybags. This results in faster growth and development of rubber quality […]
Read moreProtein Enriched Copra Meal (PECM) as Feed Protein for Tilapia, Milkfish, and Shrimp aquaculture
Primarily used as animal feed, copra meal is an important feed resource in the Philippines. In 2014, the Philippines produced about 750,000 metric tons of copra meal as coconut by-product. […]
Read moreITIK PINAS: Development, Promotion and Utilization in Building Rural Enterprises
A genetically superior breeder duck called itik Pinas (IP) was developed in a project conducted by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the […]
Read moreImproving and Making the Native Chicken Industry Profitable for Rural Farmers
A program of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has developed four native chicken strains with […]
Read moreForage-based Pellets for Goats and Portable Pelletizer: Rewarding Business Ventures
If in the past only live goats were sold, now farmers can earn by marketing forages. But not just any forage! Higher income can be generated from processing the forage […]
Read moreQueen Pineapple Wastes can be Converted into Charcoal Briquettes
Queen pineapple wastes such as peels, leaves, and debris can be turned into charcoal briquettes for grilling and cooking. The coal briquettes are compact, convenient to use, and made from […]
Read moreProbiotic Bacillus Strain Potential Immunostimulant for Giant Tiger Shrimp
A fisheries research found that the probiotic Bacillus strain containing poly-beta hydroxybutyrate (PHB) can be a potential immunostimulant or can improve the immune system of giant tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). […]
Read moreUP Visayas Develops Low-Salt Fish Sauce from Mussel
Functional food is currently one of the fast growing segments of the food industry. It contains both essential nutrients and health promoting non-nutrients. However, fish sauce and other fermented food […]
Read moreCarrageenan Growth Promoter for Peanut and Mungbean Delivers Promising Results
UBAY, Bohol—Aside from rice, the Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (PGP) has been effective in boosting the yield of field legumes such as mungbean and peanut. This was reported during the […]
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