More genetically modified (GM) products with nutrition enhancement and medical uses will potentially be released in the market up to 2017 including vaccines and enzyme-rich corn that results in environment-friendly […]
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Microorganism offers hope of raising tree survival in reforestation
The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ERDB-DENR) had developed a promising plant microorganism that can help trees to survive hostile soil conditions. […]
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Sweet sorghum feeds eyed as cheap alternative to corn feed, to raise farmer net income from broiler
State-run Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) has started partnering with the private sector in a pilot use of sweet sorghum which can potentially lower feed cost to P20.49 per kilo and […]
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DA eyes Southern Leyte seaweed project to give jobs to skilled natives, eradicate poverty in coastal areas
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing to boost seaweed production in Southern Leyte to maximize seaweed’s niche to give jobs to highly-skilled seaweed growers and eradicate poverty in potential […]
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CPAR boosts Atis production in Lobo
Lobo, Batangas has over 500 hectares of farmland planted with sweet sugar apple trees. The tree’s fruit, popularly known as “Atis”, is tended by over a thousand farmers. It’s no […]
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Amaranth / Kulitis Production Guide
Amaranth / Kulitis I.Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor L; A. viridis L.; A. dubius C. Martius; A. cruentus L. II. Common Names/Local Names: Amaranth, Chinese spinach, tampala, pigweed (English) Kulitis , […]
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Soon to hit the market: An anti-diabetic, natural sweetener from sweet sorghum
A natural sweetener from sweet sorghum syrup will be hitting the market soon. And it comes in fine, milky-looking powder form. When asked how different the sweet sorghum sweetener is […]
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Peanut seen as the next big thing in Cagayan Valley
Marginal corn farmers in Cagayan Valley are now considering going into peanut production with the introduction of big-seeded peanut varieties such as Asha and Namnama. The introduction of these varieties […]
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Value-added Products from Sweet Potato
Sweet potato tubers can be processed into other products and recipes to improve its added value and later could increase the profits and welfare of local farmers. The Sweet potato […]
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Farm tourism to enhance sustainable agricultural and rural development, agritourism bill to be signed into law
Farm tourism will open up new perspectives for inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) and will revitalize the farm tourism sector as a sunrise industry in the Philippines […]
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50-hectare rubber expansion eyed for Oriental Mindoro community that now earns P65,000 per month
A 50-hectare rubber plantation expansion is eyed in a promising Oriental Mindoro community that now earns P65,000 per month from latex that can potentially be processed into higher-valued products. While […]
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Black Pepper Production Guide
Black Pepper Production Guide for Beginner Black Pepper – (Piper Nigrum Linn) is a viny perrenial plant producing berry-like and aromatic pungent fruits. It is locally known as “pamienta” or […]
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Beneficial microorganisms makes soil healthier and increases yield
Recent studies show that live or latent cells of efficient strains of microorganisms enhance growth and yield of crops, and help remediate soil fertility problems. These microorganisms are prepared as […]
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Indigenous Worm Control Options for Goats
Indigenous Worm Control Options for Goats In the Philippines, the wet season is a critical period for grazing animals. It is the time when livestock grazing in pastures experience problems […]
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Getting to know the Roselle
Products from a certain plant that looks a lot like the gumamela have been constantly featured in different agricultural trade shows and activities. However, many people may still be unaware […]
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