The Philippine Association of Agriculturists, Inc. (PAA) conducted a seminar workshop at Days Hotel, Tagaytay City recently.
The 10th Project Leaders Meeting and Local Executives Meeting of the National Research and Development Project for Watershed Management were conducted simultaneously on September 10-11, 2014 in Tagum City, Davao.
Coconut’s versatility. Innovative minds. Busy farmhands. This would probably articulate the setting at the Philippine Coconut Authority-Zamboanga Research Center (PCA-ZRC), in San Ramon, Zamboanga City, as seen by a group of PCAARRD officials and staff during their visit at the Center recently.
The Crops Research Division (CRD) of PCAARRD recently conducted a field visit in Albay and Catanduanes to monitor the ongoing project on abaca titled “Rehabilitation of Abaca Plantation through Adoption of High Yielding and Virus Resistant Abaca Hybrids.”
The coconut industry in the Philippines plays a key role in shaping national development. Through the years it has exhibited good export performance of both traditional and non-traditional coconut products, earning its niche among the top ten export produce of the country.
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is sweeping the health industry as a versatile health and nutritional product. Termed as “Mother of all oils,” VCO is a treasure trove of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it an excellent nutraceutical.
ZAMBOANGA CITY-- In a gesture of goodwill and appreciation of PCAARRD’s perennial support for its research and development efforts, the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) honored the Council recently during an official visit of its Executive Director, Dr. Patricio S. Faylon, and several directors of the Council’s technical research divisions.
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (PCAARRD-DOST) conducted the National Symposium on Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NSAARRD) on November 10, 2014.
A Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) study has found a potential natural pesticide to control tomato black leaf mold (TBLM) and eggplant fruit rot (EFR). These two are major fungal diseases cause dramatic yield losses in tomato and eggplant. Eggplant fruit rot is caused by Phomopsis vexans while tomato black leaf mold is caused by Pseodocercospora fuligena.
A group of researchers implemented a development project on Aerobic Rice Technology (ART).
The CHED-funded project TAKLOBO TOURS: Conservation and Livelihood Opportunities for Coastal Communities in the Island Garden City of Samal displays the value of local and national collaboration towards achieving a common goal.
A study showed that the use of combined formulated ethnobotanical anthelmintic, specifically 2 g/kg body weight of formulated Ipil-ipil and betel nut, was most effective in treating roundworms of Darag native chicken.
A group of researchers studied the status of Asid Gulf and its prospects for management and development.
INDANG, CAVITE—A group of researchers from the Cavite State University (CvSU) has looked into katmon’s phytochemical constituents and biological activities in a study.
ZAMBOANGA CITY-About 50 fisherfolk attended the forum on alternative livelihood assistance held at the Executive Hall of the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) during the Sardine Fiesta held recently.
