DA Allots P500 M for Cordillera Agri Projects
The Department of Agriculture is allotting more than P500 million (M) to undertake various agricultural, irrigation and infrastructure projects in the six provinces of...
Cultural management strategies on Stevia production being adopted
Given the threat of climate change and its imminent effects to the crops sector, adaptation and adjustment efforts were being done to Stevia plants...
Potential of rimas as staple food crop explored
Known as rimas (Artocarpus altilis), breadfruit is the common name for this crop - a term adapted from the observation that when cooked, the...
Tikod Amo: Native oyster species in Surigao del Sur draws attention for R&D
I did not personally visited Surigao Del Sur, but i feel more than that when I interviewed the project leader and researcher itself about...
Prolonged Storability of Marang Studied
Marang (Artocarpus odoratissima) is one of the indigenous fruits found in the Philippines. It is similar to jackfruit and breadfruit, but smaller and softer...
Experts develop virus resistant abaca cultivars
Abaca (Musa textile Nee) is a banana-like plant recognized for its strong fiber which is known worldwide as Manila hemp. However, through the years,...
R&D efforts to manage and restore sea cucumber populations underway
This article was published on BAR Chronicle of the Bureau of Agricultural Research for April 2010 Issue - Volume No. 11 Issue No. 4....
Marginal fisherfolk in Bataan find hope in CPAR blue crab
Blue crab, scientifically known as Portunus pelagicus or "alimasag" in local dialect, a major seafood among Filipinos. It is deliciously served in various dishes...
PH levels up on Bt corn to avert common misunderstandings
Generally, the introduction of new technology raises apprehensions that could center on the idea of risks. This was dramatized in the case of Bt...
Drip irrigation: Addressing the “thirst” in agriculture
The Philippines is currently being beset by El Niño episodes causing rivers and dams to run out of water. Farms are withering resulting to...