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A program to increase the productivity of fresh and processing tomato at the municipalities of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Paoay; Batac, and Sarrat in Ilocos Norte, were monitored and evaluated recently.

The program, with its three component projects, looks into the development of integrated crop management, use of adaptable technologies, and site-specific pest and nutrient management to achieve its goals. 

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – Idodokumento ng isang proyekto ang mga katutubong gulay na matatagpuan sa iba’t-ibang lalawigan ng bansa. 

Ang nasabing proyekto ay pinopondohan ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). 

Pangungunahan ni Professor Nestor C. Altoveros ng Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños (ICropS-CAFS, UPLB) ang

Paborito ng karamihan ng Pilipino ang tahong. Ngunit dahil sa hindi maganda ang pagkakalinis ng mga bagong aning tahong, maraming Pilipino ang natatakot at hindi na kumakain nito. 

Sa paglulunsad ng ‘Mussel Depuration Facility’ sa Barangay Alima, Bacoor, Cavite, maraming Pilipino na ang masisiyahan sa pagkain ng tahong nang walang inaalala tungkol sa kalinisan nito. Ang pasilidad ay pinondohan ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development ng

Ang mga makabagong teknolohiya ay maaaring gamitin sa mga programang may kaugnayan sa palagubatan upang makabuo ng bagong impormasyon at kaalaman. Makapag-aambag ang mga teknolohiyang ito sa mga solusyong ayon sa siyensiya para sa mas mabuting pamamahala at konserbasyon ng gubat at ‘biodiversity’ ng bansa. 

Kamakailan lang ay sinuri ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development ng Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) ang mga

SAN SIMON, Pampanga – A project on swine production using better health and disease control was recently showcased in a Farmers’ Field Day in Brgy. San Pablo Propio and Brgy. Concepcion in San Simon, Pampanga. 

The project titled, “Improving the production and competitiveness of Australian and Philippines pig production through better health and disease control (AH/2012/066),” is supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Philippine Council for

Malapit nang isagawa ang dalawang proyekto sa ‘Anguillid’ na igat sa Cagayan State University (CSU) Aparri Campus at Bicol University Tabaco Campus (BUTC). 

Sa unang proyekto, pag-aaralan ang komposisyon ng mga uri ng nasabing igat at ang bahagi ng taon kung kailan sila ay napapanahon, partikular sa mga ilog sa hilagang-silangang Luzon. Ito ay pangungunahan ni Dr. Eunice Layugan ng CSU Aparri Campus.

Sa pangalawang proyekto, pag-aaralan ang mga binhi ng igat sa mga palaisdaan sa mga sangay ng ilog sa

Research and development for the genetically superior breeder duck called Itik Pinas has its new home at Barangay Lagalag, Tiaong, Quezon.

The Itik Pinas research and development (R&D) facility located at the National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI-NSPRDC) was inaugurated, with DOST Undersecretary for R&D Rowena Cristina L. Guevara as the guest of honor. 

“DOST-funded projects should reach farmers. The projects will be useless when

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) celebrates its seventh year anniversary on June 22, 2018. This year’s theme is adopted from PCAARRD’s new corporate tagline: “Excellence in Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Innovations.” 

This year’s celebration will be marked by the conferment of three awards: the PCAARRD Best R&D Paper, Dr. Elvira O. Tan, and the Ulat SIPAG awards.

The

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). 

Black or giant tiger shrimp is considered as one of the most economically important crustacean species in the country for aquaculture. However, shrimp farmers have difficulty sustaining this type of livelihood as diseases such as white spot syndrome virus and Vibrio spp. affect this

A joint project of the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm (SRPPF) has confirmed the potential of ZamPen native chicken in providing sustainable livelihood to rural communities in Zamboanga Peninsula. 

Based on the project, ZamPen native chicken is more profitable by 26% on hardened chicks and 86% on slaughtered chicken. Moreover, ZamPen has 80% fertility and hatchability, as well as 90% survival rate. 

INDANG, Cavite- Researchers from Cavite State University (CvSU) conducted a project to conserve and manage the genetic resources of Philippine coffee (Coffea spp.).

The project was led by Dr. Miriam Du Baltazar and Dr. Alejandro C. Mojica, Sr. of CvSU. Cooperating agencies of the project were the Benguet State University (BSU), Central Philippines State University (CPSU), and Central Mindanao University (CMU). 

The initiative aimed to address the continuous loss of many important coffee

Soybean is one of the most suitable leguminous crops for cultivation in Cagayan Valley. It serves as a good alternate crop in terms of crop diversification and increased farmers income. It also improves soil health and fertility and provides food as protein source for better human and livestock nutrition. It was, therefore, unfortunate that soybean production in the province was recorded at almost zero in 2010, with blames imputed on market and use related factors.     

To revive the commodity,

An improved technology is expected to revolutionize corn milling for village-level operation in the country.  

Developed by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the improved mobile corn mill is considered technically viable and financially feasible. 

Dr. Michael A. Gragasin, Dr. Irwin V. Salapare, Engr. Jayvee P. Ilustrisimo and Dr. Romualdo C. Martinez of the said agency developed the technology.    

The technology is a

MUSUAN, Bukidnon—Indigenous plants can be a source of biopesticides for vegetable diseases, based on a study.

Dr. Victor B. Amoroso, Dr. Florfe M. Acma, Professor Cecilia V. Bautista, Mr. Chris Rey M. Lituañas, Mr. Rainear A. Mendez, Ms. Iris R. Pescadero, all of Central Mindanao University and Balik Scientist Dr. Annabelle P. Villalobos conducted the study.    

The researchers screened ten species of plants for their phytochemicals in vivo and in vitro against two fungal pathogens─Alternaria

A project, titled Farm-based promotion of alternative management options and farm recording has improved goat farms and increased awareness about S&T-based goat farm production. The training, Farmer Livestock School on Goat Enterprise Management (FLS-GEM) provides innovative and technically feasible technologies that are products of S&T endeavors. 

The project addresses the low productivity of goat farms in the country as well as the 28.8 percent herd mortality rate recorded in another project