In the upcoming general assembly, the Philippines is seen to be declared free from the deadly foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by the World Organization for Animal Health or Office International des Epizooties (OIE).
Agriculture Agribusiness
A Drought Resistant Rice Variety Showcased
The PSBRc-9, also known as APO rice variety has showcased its superior characteristics which turned out a better yield when using less water.
How To Propagate, Increase Your Yield In Root Crops
Root crops are important in developing tropical countries like the Philippines. They are source of food and income to farmers.
Engineered Alfalfa Propagation Is No Longer Restricted
Alfalfa is used for livestock feed and can be planted early or late in the year. It is a major crop in the United States, grown on about 22 million acres.
Wild Tiger Grass – Source Of Raw Materials In Making ‘Tambo’ Brooms
One hectare of land could accommodate 5,000 tiger grass seedlings, using a 1 meter by 2 meters spacing.
Mushroom Can Now Be Grown In Corn Cobs
Corn cobs can now be a better substitute in lieu of the usual materials of rice straw and banana leaves used in mushroom culture according to the research team from the Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College in Mindanao.
How To Prevent Common Saba Banana Disease Known As ‘Bugtok’
Saba, Carnaba or Sarabya as they are called in Philippine various dialects but referring to just one of the same banana variety, is one of more than 80 cultivars in the Philippines which is the main source of banana chips. It is also considered by some people as staple food aside from rice and corn.
Is Livestock Revolution On?
By year 2020, developing countries will consume 100 million metric tons more meat and 223 million metric ton more milk than they did two decades ago.
The Benefits Of Intercropping Cotton With Legumes
Cotton farmers would earn 15 percent more if they intercrop their cotton farms with legumes such as peanut, cow pea and soybean, researchers say.
Improved Forage Is Key To Success In Livestock Industry
About 40 percent of the total value of agricultural output worldwide consists of meat, milk, eggs and fiber.