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LSPU conducts relief operations in Laguna; provides support to mushroom growers through DOST-PCAARRD ATBI

The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) conducted relief operations in six towns of Laguna: Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Sta. Cruz, Lumban, and Los Baňos on April 29.

This was accomplished through the Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubation (ATBI) program of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Led by LSPU-ATBI project leader Engr. Isabelita T. Domingo, the team provided 50 bags of relief goods to families, frontliners, and a student in lockdown.

Smart farming program raised sugarcane yield, reduced fertilizer use

A research and development program that aimed to boost the sugarcane industry in the country resulted in 24% increase in average yield (tons cane per hectare [TC/ha]) of sugarcane and reduced fertilizer use by 15% to 25%.

This was the highlight of the accomplishments of the program, “Boosting the sugarcane industry through smart farming techniques.”

The program, which has five project components is led by Dr. Armando N. Espino, Jr. of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU). It is monitored and funded by the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) through its Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) on Sugarcane.

Furrow and drip irrigation system effective in sugarcane production

Irrigation continues to be an important aspect in crop production. However, the unstable water supply for agriculture calls for an efficient use of irrigation water, among other measures. Achieving sustainable food production amidst concern for water availability in agriculture, remains to be a challenge.

This challenge in sugarcane production has been addressed by a project of the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) titled, “Comparative study of subsurface drip and furrow irrigation systems for improving sugarcane yield and water productivity.” The project aims to increase sugarcane yield by 30% through the use of smart irrigation technologies. It is funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) through its Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) on Sugarcane.

DOST-PCAARRD program distributes duck eggs; supplements duck farmers’ livelihood

Addressing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) launches its initiative on “Manok at Itlog sa Pamayanan,” which is one of the subcomponents of “Pagkain at Kabuhayan” under the GALING-PCAARRD Kontra Covid-19 program.

This is following the launch of the Good Agri-Aqua Livelihood Initiatives towards National Goals-PCAARRD (GALING-PCAARRD) Kontra COVID-19 program launched on April 29, 2020.

Manok at Itlog sa Pamayanan aims to provide communities affected by the pandemic with livelihood options through raising duck, native chicken, and commercial broilers and layers.

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