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The appealing color of red tilapia makes its slow recognition  as an important fish species for aquaculture. Coming from its name, red tilapia displays a range of pink to red color.
 
Farming of the said fish is limited, possibly because of the unavailability of quality fingerlings for stocking.

The town of Ablang-Sapang, Moncada, Tarlac City has been an agricultural community, growing crops such as sweetpotato, corn, rice, turnips, and vegetables. However, in 1991, Mt. Pinatubo erupted, affecting the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales. Farmers were devastated to find their crops buried in lahar.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently joined this year’s Asia-Pacific Forestry Week that was held recently at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

Forestry and Environment Research Division (FERD) represented DOST-PCAARRD in the event headed by Dr. Feliciano G. Calora, Jr.

Five agencies began research initiatives on biological-based approaches for cacao pest management following an inception meeting held recently at the De La Salle Science and Technology Complex in Biñan, Laguna.

These agencies include the De La Salle University-Manila, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology-University of the Philippines Los Baños (BIOTECH-UPLB), Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), Bureau of Plant Industry-Davao National

The Philippine mango industry has been thriving both in the local and international markets, with production as high as 783,225 metric tons combined for mangoes, mangosteens, and guavas in 2012, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The Philippine ‘Carabao’ mango is also one of the best varieties in the world. However, pre- and postharvest diseases such as anthracnose and stem-end rot hinder mango production in the country.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) participated in the 2nd National Organic Agriculture Scientific Conference held from February 16 to 20, 2016 at the Visayas State University, Baybay City.

The gender and development committee and some staff of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) joined the DOST-wide Women’s Month celebration held at DOST Bicutan.

Graduate students from Stanford University visited the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) to learn about mangrove crab production, particularly on soft-shelled crabs, and vermicomposting use and application.

The visit was arranged by the Tuason Development Foundation Program Manager Dickie Soriano, the country partner of Stanford University in implementing the Design for Extreme

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) joined the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), other government agencies, and civil society groups in the advocacy event themed, Sama-samang Pagsulong sa mga Agenda ni Juana.

The event was a call to include women’s concerns in the platforms and development agenda of political candidates seeking public office.

Employees of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) joined an earthquake drill on April 21 at the Council’s complex. The drill aimed to simulate what would happen should an earthquake strike. It was part of the Council’s proactive steps in minimizing risks to prevent casualties in case of earthquake and related disasters pursuant to Republic Act 10121 (An Act Strengthening the Philippine

Jackfruit, which farmers generally grow in the backyard, provides huge potential for smallholders to gain additional income. However, lack of hygiene in nurseries, presence of pests and diseases, and lack of knowledge in integrated crop management, value-adding, and processing remain as challenges in the development of smallholder farms.

“Low farm-gate price of jackfruit is a major concern in my farm. Selling price of jackfruit for the past three to four years was only P14 per kilogram, while price

Officials and staff of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) took time out during the Council’s team building on April 28-29 at the Chateau Royale Sports and Country Club in Nasugbu, Batangas.

The Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division (IARRD) of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently monitored two projects on tilapia and mussel at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Currimao, Ilocos Norte and in Cagayan State University (CSU) in Aparri, Cagayan.

In an effort to improve tilapia farming technologies in Pampanga, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently held a seminar on the application of technologies for improved tilapia farming in the area. The seminar was conducted in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 3 (BFAR RO 3) and the Freshwater Aquaculture Center-Central Luzon

Farmers from Bulacan showed their interest in using carrageenan plant growth promoter (PGP), a breakthrough that uses carrageenan extracted from seaweeds and degraded through irradiation. Multi-location trials conducted in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, and Iloilo showed that the technology increased the yield of rice by 15-40%.