News Archive

A disease-free and cost-effective potato seed production technology is being optimized at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) with the project Potato Seed Production through Aeroponics.

Jesse C. Descalsota of UPLB leads the project, which targets the technology to produce 40 tubers per plant, compared with the conventional method, which produces eight tubers per plant.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) joined the Summit on Clean Air and Climate Change held recently at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City.

With the theme, Clean Air: Our Life, Our Future, the summit was organized by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Human Resources Management (HRM) Foundation, Inc., in coordination with the Department of

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), together with other organizations, support the Inang Lupa Movement, Inc. in the latter’s initiative to develop a collective and shared framework in modernizing and industrializing the Philippine agriculture. This support was demonstrated through a strategic consultation held recently at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall in

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) held its first Technology Transfer Day at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel, CCP Complex in Pasay City, recently.

With the theme “PROMISE: Promoting Research and Outstanding Milestones in Innovation and Science for Entrepreneurship,” the event  was organized to showcase the wide range of Filipino technologies generated through strong partnerships and linkages among scientists,  researchers, innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs and industry players.

Carrageenan plant growth promoter (PGP), extracted from red edible seaweeds, proved to be beneficial for Roger Cornelio, a farmer cooperator in Bay, Laguna. He shared his experience in using the technology during a Farmers’ Field Day held in his farm.

Cornelio tested the technology in his 6,000 square meter farm in Bay, Laguna. He has observed that his rice yield has increased from 2.4 tons last year to 3.9 tons this year or an increase of 62.5%. 

A special issue of The Philippine Scientist, an Institute of Science Index (ISI) journal showcases new records of microalgae. The issue provides reference materials for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs interested in the said organism.

Titled “Philippine Microalgae: Diversity and Conservation Studies,” the special issue is comprised of nine articles from the recently concluded program, Development and Capability Building Program on Algae Research of the University of the Philippines

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna: A group of organic farmers based here organized themselves to be able to strengthen their marketing and bargaining power in the local market.

Named as Los Baños Association of Organic Fruit and Vegetable Growers, the association was recently registered at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to ensure government’s support for its future projects.

The Regional Development Council Calabarzon is inviting everyone to submit papers for the 2016 Research and Statistics Forum scheduled on October 20, 2016. The papers may address the following fields:

I. Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM)

II. Environmental protection and natural resources management

a. Environment

b. Water resources

c. Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Research papers submitted may address more than one field.

Photo shows the participants of the training on research proposal formulation and packaging conducted by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). It aimed to equip the Cotabato Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (CAARRDEC) with tools in research proposal formulation and packaging. The participants developed consortium-led proposals as outputs

Rubber farmers in Basilan will soon be provided the best and tested high-yielding rubber clones through the support of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). DOST-PCAARRD funded the first R&D project of Basilan State College (BasSC), S&T Community-Based Farms (STCBF) on Promoting Rubber Plantations in the Province of Basilan, ARMM, which will be led by Prof. Jaime C. Sojor of

In an effort to produce green mussels adopting an environmentally-sound culture production method, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) funded the Mussel Science and Technology Program.

Major fluctuations in supply of raw marine materials and prices may be experienced during the La Niña phenomenon. With the decreased supply, farmers can anticipate the increase in cost of feed production, adding to the financial burden of those in aquaculture business.

A potential feed for hatcheries during La Niña is microalgae paste, which is concentrated microalgae cells used as feed for larval fish, shrimp, and other aquaculture species. This product is the best alternative for live

Researchers from the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) have found six plants possessing botanical pesticide or biopesticide properties, which can be an alternative to commercial pesticides.

Botanical pesticide or biopesticide is a substance derived from plants capable of protecting selected crops against certain diseases and pests.

Ang mga pabago-bagong kondisyon sa suplay at presyo ng buhay o hilaw na mga materyales mula sa dagat ay maaaring maranasan sa panahon ng La Niña. Sa panahong ito, maaasahan ng mga nag-aalaga ng isda ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga pakain sa mga semilyahan at makadadagdag ito sa pasaning pinansiyal ng mga mamumuhunan sa ‘aquaculture.’ 

Isang potensiyal na pakain sa mga semilyahan sa panahon ng La Niña ay ang ‘microalgae paste.’ Ito ay konsentreyt na nagtataglay ng selula ng ‘microalgae’ at

Growing mussels during the rainy season can be costly. In open areas or unprotected sites, the presence of heavy rains, strong winds, and big waves may damage the stock and culture materials of mussels.

Pinoy longline, a modified and cost-effective version of the longline culture system used by other countries for producing high-quality mussel, proved to be effective in adapting to the effects of extreme weather conditions on mussel culture.

The Pinoy longline method is suitable for deeper