Bird perches for forest regeneration are emerging as a simple yet effective tool in restoring degraded landscapes. Instead of relying solely on labor-intensive tree planting, scientists and conservationists are working …
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Tilapia farming in the Philippines has evolved from traditional fishing practices into one of the country’s fastest-growing aquaculture industries. Fishing has existed since the dawn of time. Even in Biblical …
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Environment
UP Scientists Explain Tropical Storms Near Philippine Coasts and Why They Rapidly Change
UP scientists have revealed how tropical storms near Philippine coasts rapidly change in speed and intensity, based on a 45-year analysis of landfalling cyclones in the country. An analysis of …
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Science & Technology
DOST Davao Wastewater Treatment Facility Wins Best Government Infrastructure Project at DavPrIME 2024
DOST Davao wastewater treatment facility earned top recognition after its nature-based system at the Maa Slaughterhouse in Davao City was named Best Government Infrastructure Project at DavPrIME 2024 by the …
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Low GI rice is being eyed as a promising solution to the growing diabetes crisis, as researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) develop rice varieties with reduced glycemic …
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University-developed fertilizer innovations from the University of the Philippines Los Baños are helping Filipino farmers increase farm production while cutting fertilizer expenses. Filipino farmers can lessen their expenses and increase …
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Rice for people with diabetes is now becoming a viable option as researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) develop new low- and ultra-low glycemic rice varieties. For Filipinos, …
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Drones for pest control are being deployed under the PEST D-Tech project to help farmers manage pest and disease infestations in corn and onion farms across Central Luzon. An initiative …
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Science & Technology
DOST-PCAARRD Project Turns Mussel Shell Waste Into Valuable Agricultural Resource
Mussel shell waste is being transformed into valuable agricultural and aquaculture materials under a DOST-PCAARRD-funded research project led by the University of the Philippines Visayas. A project of the University …
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Goat raising is being eyed as a practical solution to help revive the Philippines’ struggling dairy industry, particularly in upland areas where traditional livestock farming remains a challenge. Geographically, the …
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