Bt crops use biotechnology derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, a naturally occurring soil bacterium that has been widely studied for its insecticidal properties. Over 90 species of naturally occurring, insect-specific bacteria …

Nanobiopesticide armyworm larvae control may soon become easier for onion farmers as a locally developed formulation from Central Luzon State University has proven capable of eliminating the pest within 48 …

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 …

Water is life, so goes a saying.  But since there seems to be plenty, no one seems to pay attention to it.  Water hog the headlines only when there is a …

Growing Medicinal Plants in Indigenous Communities Growing medicinal plants is becoming a profitable livelihood for many Filipinos. Across the Philippines, farmers and indigenous communities are using traditional herbal knowledge to …

Growing apples in the Philippines began with curiosity and a simple question about why apple trees were absent in tropical regions. Curiosity, the strong desire to know or learn something, may …

Sustainable Farming Practices in Balutakay Slopes Balutakay slopes in Barangay Managa, Bansalan, Davao del Sur play a crucial role in controlling soil erosion, mitigating floods, and sustaining long-term farm productivity. …