A natural insect deterrent found in avocado could potentially reduce the need for more toxic chemical pesticides used in agriculture.
research and development
The Philippines Urged To Develop Calamity Resilient Crops
The Philippine government must have a stronger research and development program in agriculture in place to increase productivity and help develop calamity resilient crops agriculture base in the face of natural disaster such as the dry spell wrought by El Niño and the over 20 storms that hit the country annually, according to Senator Edgardo Angara.