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Representatives from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) conducted an impact assessment (IA) lecture on September 30, 2019.

The lecture was organized by the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCIEERD) through its Policy Coordination and Monitoring Division (PCMD) headed by

Aligned with the goal of sustaining the country’s biodiversity, an event in Valencia City, Bukidnon was held on November 11-13, 2019 to promote the use of chemical-free and organic tools to improve plant growth production.

Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) on Biofertilizer and Biopesticide featured technologies that are accepted under organic agriculture and can contribute to the sustainability of the country’s biodiversity. The technologies, called

According to World Health Organization, pesticides kill 18,000 farm workers annually. With this information, there is a need to enforce environmental safety and improve human health. To address this need, the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) developed a biopesticide called Bio-In 3, an environment-friendly alternative to the conventional synthetic pesticide.

Bio-In 3 is a plant-based, eco-friendly, biodegradable, and target-specific biopesticide, which is used to eliminate the pest,

Technology generators pitched information about their organic biofertilizers in hopes of convincing investors to adopt. This was during the Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) held in Robinson’s Place, Valencia City, Bukidnon.

The said biofertilizers include Nutrio® Biofertilizer and MykoPlus developed by the National Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology of the University of the Philippines Los Baños

Biopesticides developed through research and development (R&D) were pitched during the second day of the Cluster Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA) on Biofertilizer and Biopesticide.

Held on November 12, 2019 at Robinsons Place in Valencia City, Bukidnon, the pitching was attended by farmers and investors from Region 10.

Among the presenters were Ms. Leticia A. Lutap of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Dr. Cecilia V. Bautista of the Central

Cacao is considered a high value crop in the Philippines and together with this status, there is a growing interest and an increasing demand for cacao products. However, climate change along with insect pests and diseases on cacao significantly limit cacao production and cause significant loss in yield.

To address this problem, the Forestry and Environment Research Division (FERD) of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the

The Furnace Type Dryer (FTD), a technology developed by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI), is being improved to address the challenges of the forest-based industries.

FTD aims to shorten drying time, increase the dryer’s thermal efficiency, and produce high quality kiln dried lumber, bamboo, and other raw materials for the forest-based industries.

Protocols in producing quality planting materials of two indigenous tree species, Makaasim (Syzygium nitidum Benth) and Batikuling (Litsea leytensis Merr.) were developed in a project by the Southern Luzon State University (SLSU).

The protocols will help in producing quality planting materials of Makaasim and Batikuling, which are both threatened due to the demand for wood pallets, furniture, and wood carving. It will also support the needs of the wood-based industry and the National

FertiGroe® nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) nanofertilizers are seen to improve cacao’s nutrient uptake and yield. Nano-formulation of N, P, and K improves nutrient use efficiency, reduces the toxicity of the soil, and reduces the frequency of application of fertilizers.

The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the University of Southeastern Philippines-Tagum City Campus (USeP-Tagum City) are currently testing the technical efficiency of the formulated FertiGroe® N, P, and K

Cassava Phytoplasma Disease or CPD, also known as ‘Witch Broom’s Disease,’ is a type of virus, which stunts cassava plant growth and development. It becomes a serious threat to cassava industry if symptoms appear as early as two to three months, as all plants may die.

A newly-funded project is expected to address the problem of EDCOR Development Cooperative (EDCOR) on CPD. EDCOR, one of the big producers of cassava in San Guillermo, Isabela, supplies cassava to one of the leading corporations in

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and Cobb-Vantress Philippines Incorporated collaborate on a project to develop “Machinery for Decontaminating Rice Hull as Litter Floor for Broiler Breeder Production.”

This project is funded through the Collaborative Research and Development to Leverage Philippines Economy (CRADLE) Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

CRADLE is one of the components of the DOST’s Science for Change Program, which aims to create a synergistic

JEONJU, KOREA – Two Philippine technologies supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) were presented in the recently concluded Joint International Symposium. It was organized by the Rural Development Administration (RDA) and Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asia and Pacific Region (FFTC). The event was held at the International Conference Hall of RDA in Jeonju, Republic of Korea.

Titled, Developing Innovation Strategies in the era of Data-driven Agriculture,

QUEZON CITY, Metro Manila – Over 100 participants from 11 countries including representatives from the government agencies, research institutions, academe, farmer’s cooperatives, private sector, and media gathered recently for the Regional Congress on Root and Tuber Crops.

Co-organized by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), the two-day event

Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) has established a production system for citrus quality planting materials (QPM) that can be readily accessed by citrus growers in the country.

The system includes a citrus mother tree foundation and budwood increase block, where trees are maintained in large earthen pots inside an insect-proof screenhouse. All mother trees are protected from two insect vectors: aphids for Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) and psyllids for Huanglongbing (HLB). CTV and HLB

In a bid to supplement efforts in conserving genetic resources of citrus in the country, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) funded a project that aims to develop an online database system for descriptive information on all citrus collections of the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU).

Developed by the Philippine Citrus Resources Development Center (PCRDC) of NVSU, the system is