Lanzones (Lansium domesticum) is grown throughout the entire Southeast Asian region, ranging from Southern India to the Philippines for its fruit. It is a seasonal crop so it produces fruits […]
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Amazing Apali: The lesser yam with great potential
It is not as popular as potato, sweet potato, or yam but Apali (Dioscorea esculenta) is a lesser yam with a great potential. “Apali” as it is called in the […]
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Leyte farmers benefit from abaca multi-stranded yarning machine
Abaca fiber is one of the most high-valued commodities and products are grown in the Philippines due to its high demand both in local and foreign markets. The Philippines the […]
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Litchi (Lychee) Production Guide
Delicious and juicy Lychee or “Litchi” reminds one the arrival of summer. Botanically, this exotic fruit belongs to the family of Sapindaceae and named scientifically as Litchi chinensis. The L. […]
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A natural way to control tomato and eggplant disease
A Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) study has found a potential natural pesticide to control tomato black leaf mold (TBLM) and eggplant fruit rot (EFR). These two major fungal diseases […]
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Creative Innovation from Tree Roots
Traditionally, materials used include premium hardwoods such as narra, tindalo, akle and ipil. These species used to abound in the Philippine forest. Because suitable wood materials are scarce, there has […]
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Highly elevated and shade-grown coffee has better cup quality
Experts say that site characteristics affect both physical and cup quality of coffee. This is the basis for most specialty coffees and those that are branded to their origins. The […]
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Developing year-round quality feeds for livestock
The Philippines imports most of its milk requirements from leading dairy producing countries. Stated in the Philippine Dairy Update (Jan-Jun 2018) by the National Dairy Authority, the dairy supply situation […]
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Govt warned critical insufficiency in Science enrolment, its adverse effect on research as GM plant field testing are also stopped
CHED appeals for media to give “wider space” for encouraging youth to engage in science and technology courses. Filipino plant scientists appeal for lifting of ban on field testing on […]
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Sweet Corn Production Guide: Tips for High Yields & Profitable Harvests
Sweet Corn: The Unsung Hero of Staple Crops Move over rice; there’s a sweet contender in town. Sweet corn—sometimes known as table corn or sugar corn—isn’t just delicious; it’s an […]
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Putting santol up a higher notch: 10 reasons to love the “lolly” fruit
Pinoys are known to be lovers of sweet-sour mouth-watering fruits — the ones that put the taste glands into a frenzy. Santol, true to its delightful sweet and sour taste, […]
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