Agriculture - October 2019

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Bayer and Department of Agriculture RFO 12 accelerate Hybrid Rice adoption in Mindanao

Processing Can Triple The Income From Mangosteen

Producing Mangosteen for the fresh fruit market is profitable enough, but processing the fruits, as well as the leaves and other parts of the tree, can increase income as much as three times or more.

4 mins

Iligan Farm Counts Value-Added Goods As A Secret To Its Success

Venida Farms, located within the Iligan City limits, is technically an urban farm, though it’s easy to forget that once you’re inside. The farm is just a few minutes drive from the city center. You’ll know that you’ve reached Venida Farms by the calabash trees (Crescentia cujete) outside. Also called ‘miracle fruit,’ calabash has many health benefits, including phytochemicals that may contribute to decrease in blood sugar levels. It is also currently being studied for its potential anticancer properties.

5 mins

Nueva Ecija Cooperative Promotes Soybean Production While Creating Livelihood Opportunities For Farmers

SOYBEANS, or soya beans, is a legume crop popularly used as a raw ingredient for food such as soy milk, tofu, meat substitutes, and the Filipino favorite: taho.

3 mins

Bayer And Department Of Agriculture RFO 12 Accelerate Hybrid Rice Adoption In Mindanao

HYBRID RICE PRODUCTION leaps to another level through the collaborative efforts of Bayer and the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XII (DA-RFO XII). Six months ago, both parties signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the implementation of a pilot project to boost hybridization in the provinces of North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Saranggani, and Sultan Kudarat. Dubbed as Project 10k, the initiative aims to support the farmer recipients of Bayer’s flagship hybrid Arize®Bigante Plus under the DA Rice Program. This translates to 10,000 hectares of rice farm planted with said hybrid.

3 mins

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Agriculture Magazine is the most widely circulated magazine of its kind in the country. Every month, it regularly features winning strategies of successful agri-people in various areas of farming, including sustainable technologies in the production of crops, livestock and poultry and fisheries. It also covers food processing, creative marketing, plant and animal nutrition, farm management, research results and many others.