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Enterprising farmers can look at corn silage production as an alternative source of livelihood. Corn silage is a form of carabao feed made from chopped corn plants that are sealed tight in a silo or container and then fermented for two to three weeks. It is a nutritious feed for carabaos as it is a good source of energy and protein.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) joined the nation in celebrating Women’s Month in March 2015. This year’s celebration, which had the theme, “Juana, Desisyon Mo Ay Mahalaga Sa Kinabukasan Ng Bawat Isa, Ikaw Na!” aimed to recognize and highlight women’s key roles and accomplishments in leadership, empowerment, and decision-making. 

Led by Acting Executive Director, Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, employees of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) momentarily set aside office works and teamed up in a Clean up Day on Friday, April 10, 2015.

Abaca: Weaving more opportunities into farmers’ lives. Abaca, known worldwide as Manila Hemp, is an economically important crop indigenous to the Philippines.  It is the lifeblood of more than 200,000 farming families from 56 abaca growing provinces in the country.

Abaca is also a top export commodity of the country with an average of US$80 million annual export earnings.  It has high demand in the global trade as raw materials for cordage, textile, handicrafts, and specialty papers.  Just

“Sa alimango, kikita tayo.” Soft-shell crab farming is a profitable business providing employment and dollar income, hence the increasing interest of farmers and aquaculturists to engage in the said farming activity.

In Asia, commercial soft-shell crab production has been established in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Soft-shell crabs are sold to local restaurants and exported to Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Europe, and the United States. Soft-shell crabs command a higher price

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology heightens its participation to the National Science and Technology Week 2015 as it involves secondary students to its poster and painting contest.

Dubbed as Likhang SIPAG and to be held for the second time this year during the NSTW, the on-the-spot poster painting contest revolves around the theme “Strategic Industry S&T Program for Agri-Aqua Growth or

Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and the Science and Technology Information Institute (STII), jointly conducted a press conference at Sulo Riviera Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City, on July 3, 2015.

The press conference served as a pre-event for the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) which will be held on July 24-28 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This year’s NSTW adopts the