DA, NIA ready seeds for rainy season
By Michael Punongbayan | May 14, 2012 - 12:00am
With the rainy season just a few weeks away, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) are readying stocks of palay, corn, and vegetables to be distributed to farmers who may...
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Biotech crops can reduce CO2 emissions
By Rudy A. Fernandez | March 18, 2012 - 12:00am
Biotechnology or genetically modified (GM) crops can considerably help minimize vehicle-generated outdoor pollution.
Agriculture
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Metro Cebu folk urged to do backyard planting
By Garry B. Lao | March 7, 2012 - 12:00am
To address the insufficient supply of high-value crops in Central Visayas, the Department of Agriculture urged Metro Cebu residents to do urban gardening and plant vegetables in their backyard.
Cebu News
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Isabela eyes change in cropping sked
By Charlie Lagasca | January 15, 2012 - 12:00am
The provincial government of Isabela is considering adjustments in the cropping schedule of its farmers to suit the changing weather patterns.
Nation
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Savant pushes agroforestry for greening program
November 6, 2011 - 12:00am
Dr. Calixto Protacio of UP Los Banos believes agroforesty is what the country needs to make the National Greening Program (NGP) a continuing success.
Business
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ICRISAT introduces healthier, safer snacks
October 9, 2011 - 12:00am
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), on World Heart Day, has come up with a variety of healthier and safer nutritious snacks made of sorghum and millet for the fast food...
Agriculture
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'Pedring' displaces 5000 families in Zambales
September 29, 2011 - 1:50pm
The devastation of Typhoon Pedring displaced more than 5,000 families here while leaving nearly P49 million worth of damages in crops, according to the province’s chief executive.
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GM crop use now accounts for 15% of global agri output
By Marianne V. Go | September 11, 2011 - 12:00am
The use of genetically-modified (GM) crops now accounts for 15 percent of global agricultural production, University of Georgia crop science expert Dr. Wayne Parrott said.
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'GM crops cut gas emissions'
By Ghio Ong | September 11, 2011 - 12:00am
The increased production of genetically modified (GM) crops worldwide has been significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, an expert from an American university said.        ...
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Typhoon Bebeng brings over P11M damages to Ormoc
By Edgar Allan Vilbar | May 15, 2011 - 12:00am
A total of P11,504,410 in damages to crops and infrastructure has swept this city during the onslaught of typhoon Bebeng, according to a latest report released by community affairs officer Bienvenido Matiga, who...
Freeman Region
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