Impact of R&D on tropical fruits
AMONG the significant contributors to the boost the country’s economy is the fruit industry, where a rich assortment of tropical fruits consisting of more...
‘Shoot to kill’
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has applied a Facebook technology in agriculture – allowing farmers to “shoot to kill,” which literally means getting...
PCAARRD’s Mussel Industry Strategic S&T Program
THE PHILIPPINE Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has expressed its commitment...
Sustainability of the native pig industry
IN THE Philippines, the native pig industry has a lot to offer which needs to be explored further to generate business opportunities, as well...
Development of improved eggplant varieties
EGGPLANT is considered to be the top vegetable crop of the Philippines and the 16th most highly-consumed crop in every Filipino meal.
However, statistics showed...
Development of improved eggplant varieties
EGGPLANT is considered to be the top vegetable crop of the Philippines and the 16th most highly-consumed crop in every Filipino meal.
However, statistics showed...
Codcod, an emerging agri-tourism destination
FOR producing more than half of the country’s sugar supply, the province of Negros Occidental has been known as the “Sugarland” of the Philippines.
But...
There is more to Negros Occidental than just sugar
UTILIZING its vast and diverse agricultural and aquatic resources, the province of Negros Occidental was able to present its unique and delectable food and...
A healthy alternative to ease rice shortage
WHETHER there is shortage or abundant supply of rice, people will still have a cheaper and healthier alternative to eat – rice blend.
Following the...
Harmful use of alcohol kills 3 million people
AS A RESULT of harmful use of alcohol, more than 3 million died in 2016, which represents 1 in 20 deaths.
More than three quarters...