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Volume 12 Issue No. 10 A monthly publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research October 2011 BINHI AWARDEE (2007) Agricultural Newsletter of the Year hronicle C Visit our official website at http://www.bar.gov.ph ISSN 1655-3942 FLORENDO AWARDEE (2003) Outstanding Information Tool for Print BAR BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH BAR hronicle C BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ISO 9001:2000 BINHI AWARDEE (2009) IN THIS ISSUE... PNoy keynotes 8th NOAC; BAR joins ........................... BAR-funded Sapinit project wins................................... Winners of 23rd NRS best R& paper ............................ 2 agri researchers with outstanding............................ BAR attends turnover ceremony of native swine........ BAR highlights research results from adlai................ BAR joins 2011 World Food Day ................................... BAR features seminars on adlai and white corn........ BAR joins multisectoral confab to beef up.......... Cultural management strategies on Stevia................... Challenges to CPAR finfishes project........................... Organic soybean production kicks off......................... BAR approves 5 new CBSUA projects......................... Solsoloy addresses Phythopthora disease................. Tackling crown rot disease in banana......................... Handbook on organic vegetable production.............. 1 1 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 turn to page 15 Hon. President Benigno Aquino III delivers his keynote address expressing how grateful he is for being part of the activity. With him are Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (2nd from left) and Tarlac Governor Victor Yap (3rd from left). PHOTO: MVALDEABELLA NEW PUBLICATION T he Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Director Nicomedes P. Eleazar, with experts and technical staff, participated with more than 800 attendees including organic agriculture practitioners, heads and staff of various regional offices, attached agencies and bureaus of the Department of Agriculture (DA), state universities and colleges (SUCs), local government units (LGUs), farmer groups, non-government organizations (NGOs), organic business firms, and other sectors in the 8 National Organic Agriculture Conference (NOAC) held at the Aquino Center, Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac City, on 8-11 November 2011. With the theme, “Organic Farming: Towards Food Sufficiency and Healthy Environment,” this year's conference focuses on the current and emerging issues and challenges confronting the National Organic Agriculture Program. Attending the opening program was a roster of important figures from the th PNoy keynotes 8 NOAC; BAR joins more than 800 attendees th government with the President of the Philippines Benigno S. Aquino III delivering the keynote address for the occasion. Also present were Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and members of the LGU of Tarlac City. DA Secretary Alcala, introduced to the participants and guests the conference's guest of honor and keynote speaker, the President of the Philippines, with a remark, “ ” In the speech of President Aquino, he expressed how grateful he was for being part of this year's conference and that mentioned how he misses being in Tarlac City, his hometown. Hindi na po siguro ako magkakamali. R ecognizing the valuable contributions of science and technology (S&T) in the fruit industry, the Philippine Fruits Association (PFA) held its 19 National Fruit Symposium (NFS) on 24-28 October 2011 at the Dep-Ed Ecotech Center in Lahug, Cebu City. This year's theme was, “Harnessing Science and Technology towards a Dynamic and Sustainable Fruit Production.” th BAR-funded project wins best paper award Sapinit turn to page 2 I n an effort to promote and support the Department of Agriculture's (DA) Organic Agriculture (OA) Program, the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), as the focal agency for OA in research and development (R&D), launched a handbook titled, “ ” during the awarding ceremony of the 23 National Research Symposium (NRS) on 11 October 2011, Manila Hotel. The handbook is a result of the University of the Philippines (UPLB) Organic Vegetable Project led by Dr. Blesilda M. Calub of the Agricultural Systems Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB. With the demand for information on the production of organic vegetable, the handbook is now on its second reprint which was funded by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) under its Scientific Publication Grant (SPG). The first edition was funded by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Dr. Calub, in a brief presentation during the book launch, she mentioned that the handbook aims to: keep the farmers and agricultural technologies aware on the methods on organic vegetable farming, provide farmers IEC material on organic vegetable farming and that could be easily share to fellow farmers, and provide as practical materials for agricultural technologies to effectively disseminate the know-how on organic vegetable farming. The paper-thin, handy publication is composed of practical Mga Pamamaraan sa Organikong Gulayan rd Handbook on organic vegetable prod’n launched topics on the benefits of growing organic vegetable, preparing the soil that will be devoted to organic farming, managing vegetable pests, and how-tos of making vermicompost, fermented fruit juice, fermented plant juice, and manure tea. For easy information, the handbook also provides frequently asked questions (FAQ) that will help interested individuals who want to go organic but have various misconceptions and misapprehensions on the concept of “going organic”. Dr. Calub presented copies of the book to Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala who was present during the book launch. Sec. Alcala is the author of the Organic Agriculture Law when he was a congressman, and has implemented OA as one of its priority programs at the Department of Agriculture, which is now under his helm. Secretary Alcala commended both BAR and Dr. Calub for the production of such valuable IEC material that farmers could easily have accessed to. In lieu of the DA's efforts to further promote Organic Agriculture, the Secretary instructed BAR to translate in various dialects the book that was launched “to reach a wider audience in the country”. He also enjoined BAR to continue its efforts on supporting production management technologies that will help and improve the plights of smallholder farmers and fishers in the country. In response, BAR is currently funding the publication of the book “Mga Pamamaraan sa Organikong Gulayan” in three dialects: Ilokano, Bisaya, and Bicolano. ### (Rita T. dela Cruz) -------- For more information, please contact: Dr. Blesilda M. Calub Email: [email protected] Phone: (049) 563 2459 Telefax: (049) 536 5282 or Applied Communication Division DA-BAR, Visayas Ave., Diliman, QC Phone: (02) 9288505 local 3011, 3012 Email: [email protected] PHOTO: JLAPITAN
Transcript of NEW PUBLICATION ISSN 1655-3942 Handbook on organicnative in Asia and thrives in Mount Banahaw. Its...
Volume 12 Issue No. 10 A monthly publication of the Bureau of Agricultural Research October 2011
BINHI AWARDEE (2007)Agricultural Newsletter of the Year
hronicleCVisit our official website at http://www.bar.gov.ph
ISSN 1655-3942
FLORENDO AWARDEE (2003)Outstanding Information Tool for Print
BARBUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
BAR hronicleCBUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
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BINHI AWARDEE (2009)
IN THIS ISSUE...
PNoy keynotes 8th NOAC; BAR joins ...........................
BAR-funded Sapinit project wins...................................
Winners of 23rd NRS best R& paper............................
2 agri researchers with outstanding............................
BAR attends turnover ceremony of native swine........
BAR highlights research results from adlai................
BAR joins 2011 World Food Day...................................
BAR features seminars on adlai and white corn........
BAR joins multisectoral confab to beef up..........
Cultural management strategies on Stevia...................
Challenges to CPAR finfishes project...........................
Organic soybean production kicks off.........................
BAR approves 5 new CBSUA projects.........................
Solsoloy addresses Phythopthora disease.................
Tackling crown rot disease in banana.........................
Handbook on organic vegetable production..............
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Hon. President Benigno Aquino III delivers his keynote address expressing how gratefulhe is for being part of the activity. With him are Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala(2nd from left) and Tarlac Governor Victor Yap (3rd from left). PHOTO: MVALDEABELLA
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The Bureau of AgriculturalResearch (BAR) DirectorNicomedes P. Eleazar, with
experts and technical staff, participatedwith more than 800 attendees includingorganic agriculture practitioners, headsand staff of various regional offices,attached agencies and bureaus of theDepartment of Agriculture (DA), stateuniversities and colleges (SUCs), localgovernment units (LGUs), farmergroups, non-government organizations(NGOs), organic business firms, and
other sectors in the 8 National OrganicAgriculture Conference (NOAC) held atthe Aquino Center, Hacienda Luisita,Tarlac City, on 8-11 November 2011.
With the theme, “OrganicFarming: Towards Food Sufficiency andHealthy Environment,” this year'sconference focuses on the current andemerging issues and challengesconfronting the National OrganicAgriculture Program.
Attending the opening programwas a roster of important figures from the
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government with the President of thePhilippines Benigno S. Aquino IIIdelivering the keynote address for theoccasion. Also present were Departmentof Agriculture Secretary Proceso J.Alcala and members of the LGU ofTarlac City.
DA Secretary Alcala, introducedto the participants and guests theconference's guest of honor and keynotespeaker, the President of the Philippines,with a remark, “
”In the speech of President
Aquino, he expressed how grateful hewas for being part of this year'sconference and that mentioned how hemisses being in Tarlac City, hishometown.
Hindi na po siguro akomagkakamali.
Recognizing the valuablecontributions of science andtechnology (S&T) in the
fruit industry, the Philippine Fruits
Association (PFA) held its 19National Fruit Symposium (NFS) on24-28 October 2011 at the Dep-EdEcotech Center in Lahug, Cebu City.This year's theme was, “HarnessingScience and Technology towards aDynamic and Sustainable FruitProduction.”
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BAR-funded projectwins best paper award
Sapinit
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In an effort to promote and support theDepartment of Agriculture's (DA)Organic Agriculture (OA) Program,
the Bureau of Agricultural Research(BAR), as the focal agency for OA inresearch and development (R&D),launched a handbook titled, “
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during the awarding ceremony of the 23National Research Symposium (NRS) on11 October 2011, Manila Hotel.
The handbook is a result of theUniversity of the Philippines (UPLB)Organic Vegetable Project led by Dr.Blesilda M. Calub of the AgriculturalSystems Cluster, College of Agriculture,UPLB. With the demand for informationon the production of organic vegetable,the handbook is now on its second reprintwhich was funded by the Bureau ofAgricultural Research (BAR) under itsScientific Publication Grant (SPG). Thefirst edition was funded by the NationalEconomic and Development Authority(NEDA).
Dr. Calub, in a brief presentationduring the book launch, she mentionedthat the handbook aims to: keep thefarmers and agricultural technologiesaware on the methods on organicvegetable farming, provide farmers IECmaterial on organic vegetable farmingand that could be easily share to fellowfarmers, and provide as practicalmaterials for agricultural technologies toeffectively disseminate the know-how onorganic vegetable farming.
The paper-thin, handypublication is composed of practical
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topics on the benefits of growingorganic vegetable, preparing the soilthat will be devoted to organicfarming, managing vegetable pests,and how-tos of makingvermicompost, fermented fruit juice,fermented plant juice, and manuretea. For easy information, thehandbook also provides frequentlyasked questions (FAQ) that will helpinterested individuals who want togo organic but have variousmisconceptions andmisapprehensions on the concept of“going organic”.
Dr. Calub presented copiesof the book to Agriculture SecretaryProceso J. Alcala who was presentduring the book launch. Sec. Alcalais the author of the OrganicAgriculture Law when he was acongressman, and has implementedOA as one of its priority programs atthe Department of Agriculture, which isnow under his helm.
Secretary Alcala commendedboth BAR and Dr. Calub for theproduction of such valuable IECmaterial that farmers could easily haveaccessed to.
In lieu of the DA's efforts tofurther promote Organic Agriculture,the Secretary instructed BAR totranslate in various dialects the bookthat was launched “to reach a wideraudience in the country”. He alsoenjoined BAR to continue its efforts onsupporting production managementtechnologies that will help and improve
the plights of smallholder farmers andfishers in the country.
In response, BAR is currentlyfunding the publication of the book“Mga Pamamaraan sa OrganikongGulayan” in three dialects: Ilokano,Bisaya, and Bicolano. ### (Rita T. delaCruz)--------For more information, please contact:Dr. Blesilda M. CalubEmail: [email protected]: (049) 563 2459Telefax: (049) 536 5282orApplied Communication DivisionDA-BAR, Visayas Ave., Diliman, QCPhone: (02) 9288505 local 3011, 3012Email: [email protected]
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One of the highlights of theevent was the announcement of thewinners for the best poster and bestpaper awards. This hopes to give duerecognition to outstanding researcher,fruit grower, and PFA members.
Winning the first place in theBest Paper Award was “
ofthe Quezon Agricultural ExperimentalStation (QAES). The project was fundedby the Bureau of Agricultural Research(BAR) through its banner program, theNational Technology CommercializationProgram (NTCP) and supported underthe DA-National Agricultural andFishery Council (DA-NAFC) throughthe 2KR-Grant Assistance forUnderprivileged Farmers (GAUF).
, awild raspberry, is an indigenous plantnative in Asia and thrives in MountBanahaw. Its potential as a source ofincome by local farming communitiespaved way in the developing culturaland management techniques, and thepackage of technology (POT) of .
During the presentationdelivered by Mr. Dennis DL. Bihis ofQAES, the beneficiaries' response in theproject was very positive. This indicatesthat the interventions in the project wereeasily adopted by the beneficiaries and,thus effectively promoted itssustainability. Through the project,
are now being processed intovarious products including: jam, juice,and wine. The packaging and labeldesigns had been already created makingthe products more marketable. It is also
SapinitProduction and Utilization Project”
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observed that the used of organicfertilizer as part of the POT onhas significantly increased the yield.
Attending the symposium wasDr. Leo Cañeda who served as thekeynote speaker in behalf of DASecretary Proceso J. Alcala. In hismessage he highlighted the progressdone so far by the fruit industry and thecontributions of the agriculture sector inthe overall economic growth. Theindicators seem to point that afteralmost 12 years on being on thedownturn. For the first time in the firstsemester of the current year, agriculturewas our primary economic growthdriver” Dr. Cañeda said.
Another highlight of thesymposium was the Farmer's Forum
sapinit
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wherein the farmers were invited topose their questions and queries to theexperts present.
The five-day event wasparticipated in by representatives fromvarious government agencies, stateuniversities and colleges, localgovernment units, private and publicfruit growers, farmers, and PFA keyofficials led by its president Dr. ElpidioT. Magante.
PFA is a non-profitorganization which is mandated toreach out and rally the fruit growers,processors, traders, and researchers ofthe country into a unified organizationmaking PFA a solid entity and a strongvoice for the Philippine fruit industry.### (Diana Rose A. de Leon)
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Therefore, the idea ofupgrading the efficacy of single non-chemical methods was conceived.With the fact on hand that a singlemethod has low efficacy, it washypothesized that combining twosingle methods should prove moreeffective. The mechanism of controlposed is that the eradicative action ofHWT will be combined with thepreventive activity of BCA or salt.
It was discovered that noresearch has been reported todetermine the compatibility of nativebacteria or fungi isolated from bananawith inorganic salts or HWT.Temperatures that are not detrimentalto the said fruit might not providecomplete control of postharvestpathogens, but such temperature could,however, retard the development of thepathogen in the fruit. Thus, a vacuummay be created that could be exploitedto its advantage by the BCA and/orsalt.
The methodology of the studyincluded the use of banana harvested at80 percent maturity at Nueva Vizcaya.Test pathogens included the mostactive causes of crown rot in banana:
, , ,and that were isolatedfrom bananas cv. Buñgulan that wereinfected with crown rot. The BCAincluded a bacterium (
DGA14) and afungus (DGA02).
The paper presented foundthat the effectiveness of BCAs can beincreased by mixing two antagonists,as their assets are combined.Furthermore, said report also depicteda table, citing the physical injuriesnotable on cv. Buñgulan by hot water,with different temperatures, exposure,and storage time. The report also cited
Ltheobromae T. paradoxa C. musae
F. verticillioides
Bacillusamyloliquefaciens
Trichoderma harzianum
important considerations in usingHWT, particularly in terms of propersetting and monitoring of temperatureduring loading of fruit.
According to Dr. Alvindia,the project generated novelinformation for sustaining theefficacy of non-chemical approachesin control of crown rot in bananas.HWT for cv. Buñgulan does not kill
fungi but does cause delay inthe development. Thus, thelow efficacy andinconsistency of HWT incontrolling crown rot disease.
DGA02 andDGA14
cannot be used as antagonistmixture. The efficacy of non-chemical approaches can beenhanced with thecombination of two singlenon-chemical treatments. Itwas found that sodium
T. harzianum B.amyloliquefaciens
bicarbonate plus DGA02or DGA14 areeffective as non-chemical postharvestdip treatments for control of crown rotdisease in bananas.
Dr. Alvindia concluded that,with the potential use of their findingsthe project developed an effectivealternative to synthetic fungicide forcontrolling crown rot disease in cv.Buñgulan. It is safe to use and canactually be adopted immediately withno serious concern for additionalinvestment on equipment ormanpower.
The paper of Dr. Alvindia andMs. Cuaresma won third in theApplied Research - TG/IG –Agriculture Category during the
recently concluded 23 NationalResearch Symposium, which isanually being conducted by theBureau of Agricultural Research.
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Dr. Dionisio G. Alvindia of the Philippine Centerfor Postharvest Development and Mechanization(PhilMech) working on his study at the lab.
PHOTO: courtesy of DALVINDIA
Good quality banana isfree from crown rot.
(L-R) Dr. Louella M. Cabahug, PFA vice-president awards the certificate of recognition to Mr. DennisBihis, Ms. Lani Averion, and Mr. Alexander Calingasan of DA-QAES for their winner paper titled, “SapinitProduction and Commercialization Project,” which is a BAR-funded project.
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(Clockwise) Winners of basic (AAlfonso, PhilRice), applied-TG/IG agriculture (AAlfiler, PCA), applied-TA/TV-agriculture (AGalacio),socio-economics (ATejada),applied-TG/IG fisheries (MSantos, NFRDI), applied-TA/TV-fisheries (RBassig), development agriculture (JDatuin, DA-RFU I), and best poster (GObra, PNRI-DOST)
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Winners in the 23 NationalResearch Symposium (NRS)were officially announced
during the awarding ceremony held on11 October 2011 at the Manila Hotel.Awards were presented to 18 BestAFMA R&D papers and 3 Best R&DPoster.
Presenting the awards wasHonorable Agriculture SecretaryProceso J. Alcala, who was also thekeynote speaker for the awardingceremony. Joining him in the awardingwere DA Undersecretary Antonio A.Fleta, BAR Director Nicomedes P.Eleazar, and Asst. Director Teodoro S.Solsoloy.
The 18 winners for the R&Dpaper entries were:
1. GOLD: “Marker-AidedTransfer of Beta-CaroteneBiosynthetic Genes (GoldenRice 1) into two Philippine RiceVarieties” by Antonio A.Alfonso, Emilie O. Espejo,Christine Jade A. Dilla, GeraldB. Ravelo, Nelson S. Garcia,Jean J. Somera (PhilRice)
2. SILVER: “Cryopreservation ofOocytes by Minimum VolumeVitrification Methods for
Embryo Production inWater Buffaloes
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Atabay, Edwin C. Atabay,Flocerfida P. Aquino, RodanteV. de Vera, Libertado C. Cruz(PCC)
3. BRONZE: “Development ofnovel tissue culture-based seedsystem for year-roundproduction of purple yam
” byVillaluz Z. Acedo andCatherine C. Arradaza (VSU)
1. GOLD: “Application ofBiological Control Strategiesfor the Management of
in thePhilippines” by Ambrosio RaulR. Alfiler, Johana C. Orense,and Ma. Leonila R. Imperial(PCA)
2. SILVER: “Irradiation as aQuarantine Treatment forMango Pulp Weevil,
inPhilippine Super Mango” byGlenda B. Obra, LouellaRowena De Jesus-Lorenzana,Sotero S. Resilva
3. BRONZE: “Integration of Non-Chemical Approaches forManaging Crown Rot Diseaseof Banana” by Dionisio G.Alvindia and May Fleur T.Cuaresma (PNRI – DOST)
(Dioscorea alata L.)
Brontispa longissima
Sternochetus frigidus (Fabr.)
B. Applied Research - TG/IG –Agriculture Category
C. Applied Research - TA/TV –Agriculture Category
D. Applied Research - TG/IG –Fisheries Category
1. GOLD: “Evaluation of ArabicaCoffee Rooted Cuttings as PlantMaterials” by Avelina M.Galacio, Josephine B. Ayban,Norma B. Perdoche, Joyce JeanO. Bacayan (BPI)
2. SILVER: “Region-wideUtilization of the Light TrappingTechnology for Insect PestManagement of Major Crops” byAida D. Solsoloy, MarivicBegonia, Jose Tolentino, Jr.,Arlene Castillo, Jay-R Baligat,Sylvia Igarta, Paz Mones, AngelPadilla (DA - RFU 1)
3. BRONZE: IntegratedManagement of CitrusSnoutbeetle,
by MaritessA. Alimurung, Amelia M.Cimafranca, Trenesie M.Lorezco (BPI)
1. SILVER: “Detection ofMislabeled Commercial FisheryBy-Products in the PhilippinesUsing DNA Barcodes” byMudjekeewis D. Santos,Benedict A. Maralit, Roselyn D.Aguila Minerva, Fatimae H.Ventolero, Sweedy Kay L. Perez(NFRDI)
Metapocyrtus(Trachycyrtus) spp.”
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Maria Anna M. Gumapac
Bananas are one of the mostcommon and widely grown fruitsin our country. According to the
Department of Agriculture (DA), “It isalso one of the country's major dollarearners,” ranking close to coconut oiland prawns in terms of value earnings.”In addition, the Philippines is host to thefollowing most common cultivars: ,
, , , and, including , ,, , , ,
, and .In a paper titled, “Integration
of Non-chemical Approaches forManaging Crown Rot Disease ofBanana,” presented by Dr. Dionisio G.Alvindia and May Fleur T. Cuaresma ofthe Philippine Center for PostharvestDevelopment and Mechanization(PhilMech), 80–90 percent of thecountry's land area that is planted withbanana are grown by small farmerswithout intensive production andpostharvest management. Thesebananas are mostly for the domesticmarket. Commercial plantations locatedin Mindanao are with excellent
SabaLacatan Latundan BungulanCavendish Morado PitogoLos Banos Senorita Tindok GloriaGranda Tumok
Tackling crown rotdisease in bananas
production and postharvestmanagement, and are otherwiseintended for export market. Also,bananas are the Philippines' secondmost abundant export crop, with 2.8million households in the countrydependent on banana industry.
As of 2005, Dr. Alvindiareported that the Philippines is insecond place among the top 10 bananaexporting countries, with Ecuadorplacing first. The remaining countriesinclude Costa Rica, Colombia,Guatemala, Honduras, Panama,Cameroon, Brazil, and Cote d'lvoire.
Before reaching consumers,bananas are keenly inspected fordiseases and other quality defects. Acommon problem in the export marketis , a seriouspostharvest disease complex causedby several fungi. The infectionprocess starts with the fungi infectingthe crown through fresh woundscreated after trimming the crown ofthe banana hand into its crescentshape. Then, the fungi set in from thesurface of the cut crown and infect the
crown rot disease
tissues and cause rotting. The rot thenadvances into the finger stalks, causingfingers to detach from the crown whenhandled.
Up until the early 90s, it wasreported that crown rot was notconsidered a serious problem assynthetic fungicides were used aspostharvest dip treatment. However,with the growing concern for foodsafety and the environment, as well ascertain restrictions on chemical use,crown rot is becoming a seriouspostharvest disease. Therefore,researchers such as Dr. Alvindia andMs. Cuaresma are exploring alternativemethods to replace fungicides.
Alternatives to syntheticfungicides for banana crown rot includehot water treatment (HWT), biologicalcontrol (BCA), inorganic salts, andinorganic salts with surfactant.However, remarks discussed during thebrief presentation for each methodposed issues such as: HWT being not aseffective as fungicides; BCA as solemethod is not comparable withfungicide; inorganic salts crystallizedwhen dried, thus providing variation inreplicated results; and inorganic saltswith surfactant is acceptable but stillnot as excellent when compared withfungicide.
“Crown rot disease, a commonproblem in the export market, isa serious postharvest diseasecomplex, caused by severalfungi. The infection processstarts with the fungi infecting thecrown through fresh woundscreated after trimming the crownof the banana hand into itscrescent shape.
Bananas showing manifestation of the crown rot.PHOTO: courtesy of DALVINDIA
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2. BRONZE: “Municipal FisheriesStock Assessment of Guimaras,Philippines for the Year 2008-2010” by Drusila Esther E.Bayate, Sheryl V. Mesa, May R.Guanco, Mateo C. Doyola, Jr.(BFAR - RFO6)
1. BRONZE: “Processing Sandfish,: Using Papaya
Leaves to Remove Hard SpiculyLayer” by Rosa A. Bassig,Adoracion V. Obinque, GielennyM. Salem, Rosario J. Ragaza,Junwell S. Cabigao (NFRDI)
1. GOLD: “Intensification of theInnovative Goat ProductionSystems for Sustainable RuralEnterprise Development inRegion I” by Jovita M. Datuin ,Wilson D. Cerbito, Josefina P.Bueno, Cathy B. Pastor, SharonA. Viloria , Luciana T. Cruz,Florentino A. Adame, Lemuel M.Abrenica (DA – RFU 1)
2. SILVER: “Improved ArrowrootProduction Technologies andEnhancement of the ArrowrootStarch and Flour in Catanauan,Quezon” by Rosemarie Bautista-Olfato, Virgilia D. Arellano,Liwayway R. Pizarra, AnnaPamela Agudilla, Minerva C.Coronacion, Digna P. Narvacan,Aida P. Cariño (DA-RFU4A/STIARC)
3. BRONZE: “Enhancing FoodSecurity through Improved RiceProductivity and IncreasedFarmers' Income in the RainfedLowlands of NorthernMindanao” by Cora AlolinoDumayaca, Teresita Sandoval,Rizal Corales, Angelita Martir,Juanita B. Salvani, Juliet B.Araos (DA – NOMIARC)
1. GOLD: “Iron Fortification ofRice and Consumer Acceptanceof Iron-Fortified Rice (I-Rice)”by Dr. Amelia W. Tejada, EdithM. San Juan, Neri O. Camitan,Amelita C. Natividad, Mario U.Gochangco, Lauro Alkuino, Ma.Carlota Dy, Zoraida L.Manalastas, Alberto R. Cariso,Dr. Alicia O. Lustre (NFA-FDC)
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E. Applied Research - TA/TV –Fisheries Category
F. Development Agriculture Category
G. Socio-Economics Research Category
2. SILVER: “Climate Change RiskAnalysis on the Coastal Areasof Cabusao, Camarines Sur” byGlenn Banaguas (DLSAU)
3. BRONZE: “Coconut-BasedFarm Diversification to ReducePoverty in Coconut GrowingCommunities” by Erlene C.Manohar, Armylene Posada(PCA)
Winners who garnered anaverage point score of 85 percent orhigher were conferred the Best AFMAR&D Paper Award (gold) receiving aplaque and cash prize of PhP 100,000.The silver and bronze winners receivedPhP 75,000 and PhP50,000, respectively.Winners were also given 1-M ResearchGrant as announced during the awardingceremony.
Meanwhile, the winners for theposter competition were:
1. GOLD: “Irradiation as aQuarantine Treatment forMango Pulp Weevil,
inPhilippine Super Mango” byGlenda B. Obra, LouellaRowena De Jesus-Lorenzana,Sotero S. Resilva (PNRI –DOST)
2. SILVER: “Field Culture of theScallop,Stocking Density Effects toGrowth, Recovery andProduction” by Victor S.Soliman, Antonino B. Mendoza,Jr., Renan U. Bobiles, Alex P.Camaya (BUTC)
3. BRONZE: “Application ofEmbryo Culture Technique inthe Field Collecting, Movementand Culture of Tutupaen TallVariety forConservation” by Ramon L.Rivera, Ernesto E. Emmanuel,Susan M. Rivera, Cristeta A.
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The AFMA Best R&D PosterAward was given PhP 50,000 while thefirst and second runners-up were givenPhP 35,000 and PhP 25,000, respectively.
For more than two decades now,NRS is being annually conducted byBAR to recognize the importance ofagriculture and fishery research anddevelopment (R&D) in promoting thenation's economic well-being and thevital role of researchers as catalyst fordeveloping R&D that matters to thesector. Also, to highlight significantresearch results and technologiesgenerated and conducted by researchersand scientists in the fields of agricultureand fisheries.
This year's competition focusedon the theme, “Harnessing Research forSafe and Healthy Food and Agri-FisheryProducts,” defining the pivotal role ofR&D in addressing the safe and healthissues in the agriculture and fisheriesproducts. Over the years, many advancesin food production have been developedthrough R&D but throughout this course,quality and safety issues from productionto transport and storage have not beenreadily addressed or resolved.
Entries totaled 126 R&D papersentries from which 63 are qualifiersincluding the 25 presentors from whichthe 18 were awarded as winners. Thewinners were ranked based on thegarnered average point scores.
Paper entries were divided intocategories, agriculture and fisheries,competing based on the foursubcategories: ,
, and research.Applied research was further dividedinto two: technologygeneration/information generation(TG/IG) and technologyadaptation/technology verification(TA/TV).
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Bureau of Agricultural Research(BAR) Assistant DirectorTeodoro S. Solsoloy delivered a
keynote speech during the “Forum onthe Integrated Management ofPhytophthora Diseases of Durian andJackfruit in the Southern Philippines,”which part of the events held during the
Grand Opening of the 6 DurianFestival sponsored by the AustralianCenter for International AgriculturalResearch (ACIAR) in collaborationwith the Bureau of Plant Industry(BPI), Visayas State University (VSU),and other government institutions.ACIAR has been providing funding forresearch projects to assist agriculturalR&D partners in Asia including thePhilippines.
The forum featured thepresentations of distinguished durianand jackfruit scientists from Australia,Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.Local farmers, plant breeders, academe,and other stakeholders responded wellto the critical role of integrated diseasemanagement, cultural practices, properharvest and storage of crops, amongothers.
“Our objective is to improvethe health of the tree by managing itspests and diseases because the farmer'sare more interested in producing a lotof durian and jackfruit” said ACIARcomponent leader, Professor David
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In his keynote speech, BARAsst. Dir. Solsoloy noted theimportance of durian and jackfruitcash crops in Southeast Asiaincluding Thailand, Malaysia,Indonesia, and Philippines. “As aprized tree, it commandsextraordinary high prices at localand export markets. Apart frombeing a source of income andlivelihood, both crops are highlywind tolerant, therefore makes agood component in a windbreak orborder planting. However, thesecommodities are not exempted fromproduction problems. One crucial ofwhich is the imminent threat of the
disease, whichremains a struggle for the fruitindustry.”
isthe most serious disease of durian.According to reports Davao Cityand Davao del Norte recorded ahigh incidence of infection up to 40percent. At a young age of 3-6 yearsold, the trees can showmanifestations as it infects all partsof durian; therefore, early detectionbecomes difficult if it attacks thebase of the tree.
“This disease affects allstages of the cropping cycle. Itcauses the vital parts of an affectedtree to wither and eventually diewhen severely infected. Symptoms
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Dr. Solsoloy shared that theproblem can be addressed throughIntegrated Disease Managementwhich includes utilization of the leastdisruptive options and minimized useof pesticides for disease control to thelowest practical levels.
On jackfruit R&D, heacknowledged the research efforts ofDr. Carlos S. dela Cruz,superintendent of the Eastern VisayasIntegrated Agricultural ResearchCenter in Abuyog, Leyte particularlyin his recent conduct on theadaptability of available technologiesfor the management of jackfruitfruitfly. This research initiative hasearned him as the Regional GawadSaka 2011 awardee.
Rising from a simplelivelihood; today, durian and jackfruitcontinue to be the flagship ofSouthern Philippines and a championof the export industry. Given thechallenges in the industry, includingthe disease, Dr.Solsoloy hopes that eventually thiswill be addressed through variousR&D initiatives and interventions
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(top photos) Durian infected withPhytophthora disease and (bottomphoto) microscopic Phytophthorapalmivora. PHOTOS FROM: botany.hawaii.edu
Dr. Teodoro S. Solsoloy, assistant directorof BAR, keynotes the “Forum on theIntegrated Management of PhytopthoraDiseases of Durian and Jackfruit”.
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The Bureau of Agricultural Research(BAR) awarded two outstandingagriculture researchers in
recognition of their valuable contributionsto agriculture research and development(R&D). The awardees were: Ramon L.Rivera, division chief of the Breeding andGenetics Division of the PhilippineCoconut Authority (PCA) - ZamboangaResearch Center; and Severino Tumamang,agricultural center chief of the CagayanValley Integrated Agricultural ResearchCenter (CVIARC), Regional Field Unit(RFU) 2 based in Ilagan, Isabela.
The awardees were adjudgedduring the 23rd National ResearchSymposium (NRS) awarding ceremony on11 October 2011 at the Manila Hotel.
Rivera is a recognized plantbreeder, coconut gene bank manager, andmolecular biologist/scientist both in thelocal and international scenes. Among hisrecent contributions is the development ofthe micro-satellite or simple sequencerepeats (SSR) marker technology forcoconut and his pioneering work onmolecular biology for varietalimprovement.
As the program leader of PCA'svarietal improvement program (VIP), heimplemented innovative R&D approachesthat have led to outstanding coconuttechnologies and information beneficial tothe industry. This led to PCA's pioneeringwork on genetically enhanced coconutvariety combining high yield precocity,vigor and durable genetic stabilityproviding the answer to the country'srelentless need for low input and highquality planting materials.
Another awardee, Tumamang, isalso a plant breeder/agronomist atCVIARC, considered as DA's prime plantbreeding institution in Region 2. TheCenter has intensified its programs on cropimprovement to continue developing newand improved varieties of agricultural
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Perhaps, one of his mostimportant contributions is thecommercialization of these corn varietieswhich helped small and mediumenterprises (SMEs) in Ilocos region. Thedeveloped corn varieties have alsoprovided the raw materials for thepopular “Boy Bawang” brand.
Aside from Rivera andTumamang, three agricultural scientistswere also recognized as finalists of theGawad Saka Outstanding AgriculturalScientist category. They were: Dr. RoelR. Suralta of the Philippine RiceResearch Institute (PhilRice); Dr. PablitoM. Magdalita of the Crop ScienceCluster, College of Agriculture,University of the Philippines Los Baños(UPLB); and Dr. Carlos M. Dela Cruz ofthe Eastern Visayas IntegratedAgricultural Research Center (EVIARC),DA-Regional Field Unit No. 8 based inAbuyog, Leyte.
Gawad Saka, which started in1970, is an annual contest conductednationwide by DA in partnership with thelocal government units, academe and theprivate sector. One of the categories isthe Gawad Saka OutstandingAgricultural Scientist in which BARtakes the lead in the search andevaluation. The evaluation committee ischaired by the bureau's assistant director,Dr. Teodoro S. Solsoloy. ### (Rita T.dela Cruz)
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The Bureau ofAgricultural Research(BAR) held an
inception meeting for fivenewly-funded research anddevelopment (R&D) projects tobe implemented by the CentralBicol State University ofAgriculture (CBSUA) on 18October 2011 at BAR.
The five newly-approved projects were: 1)Pigeon Pea R&D Project; 2)Ethnobotanical Survey, Uses,Phytochemical Analysis,Production and Conservationof Indigenous Plants InCamarines Sur; 3) The Use of OrganicSelenium, Probiotics, Prebiotics andtheir Combinations againstin Free Range Chicken; 4) AntidiarrhealAction of (
L.) againstin Weaner Piglets, and 5) Pre andPostharvest Technology for Taro in theBicol Region.
Present during the inceptionmeeting were the proponents of the fiveBAR-newly approved projects led byProf. Joel L. Batanes, CBSUA vice-president for research and extension.Technical experts from other institutionsand BAR technical staff served asmembers of the panel of evaluators.
Mr. Patrick Cabrera of PPDDserved as the facilitator discussing thepurpose and mechanics of the meeting.The proponents were given an hour eachto present their projects including 40
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minutes presentation and 20 minutesfor addressing the queries of theevaluators.
Ms. Fe B. Perlas, proponent ofthe project titled, “
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The second presenters wereMs. Marilyn B. Balderas and Mr.Celerino B. Llesol with the project,titled “
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The Use ofOrganic Selenium, Probiotics,Prebiotics and their Combinationsagainst Coccidiosis in Free RangeChicken
AntidiarrhealAction of Amarillong Gubat (Bidenspilosa L.) Against Salmonella entiritidisin Weaner Piglets
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.” Their study is inline with the Indigenous Plants forHealth and Wellness Program (IPHW)of BAR which was launched in 2007.This is in close coordination with theUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños(UPLB) and Bureau of Plant Industry(BPI).
Dr. Monaliza M. Nagrampapresented the project, “
,” which sought to evaluate theeffectiveness of organic selenium,probiotics, prebiotics or theircombinations against coccodiosis in freerange chickens.
Mr. Alberto M. Cabrerapresented the project, “
” which hopes toevaluate the anti-diarrheal properties of
infusion on weanerpiglets.
The last to present was Dr.Maria Dulce J. Mostoles with theproject, “
The general objective of thestudy is to develop a pre- andpostharvest technology for taro whichcould be utilized by the Bicolanofarmers in order to uplift its productionand enhance the quality of the producefor international competitiveness.
Four out of five of theseprojects have already released the initialfunds. ### (Diana Rose A. de Leon)
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participants of this project are membersof RIC Latangan.
One of the members visitedwas Ms. Rosalinda Rocha, a level-onemember who was bestowed two ready-to-breed gilts ( ) and fiveweanlings ( ). Her success by far isquite impressive, having bred over 43native swine in total.
In conversing with Dr.Bulatao, the scheme followed by thisproject is akin to a “pay it forward”process. Level 1 members are givengilts and weanlings, to be raised by said
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Present during the inception meeting are the proponents of the five BAR-newly approved projects led byProf. Joel L. Batanes, (5th from left) CBSUA vice-president for research and extension.
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The Bureau of AgriculturalResearch (BAR) visited the townof Mulanay in Quezon province
for the turnover ceremony and end-of-project report of the “Native Swine for'lechon de leche' Production: ImprovingFeed Availability through Integration of
as Forage Feed in Coconut-basedProduction System” on 24 October2011.
Proponents, Dr. Mary Jean G.Bulatao and Dr. Virgilio T. Villancio,met with the BAR team includingtechnical staff from the TechnologyCommercialization Division (TCD) andApplied Communication Division(ACD) of BAR, to attend the activityand visit the sites for notable successesand highlights of the project.
The ceremony was presidedover by the municipal agriculturistofficer, Ms. Preceva Q Villafranca. TCDstaff, Ms. Evelyn Juanillo and Mr. MarkJason Fernando delivered messages ofsupport in behalf of BAR DirectorNicomedes P. Eleazar and ExecutiveDirector of UPLB Foundation, Inc.Cecilio R. Arboleda, respectively. Thiswas followed by an end-of-project reportpresented by Dr. Bulatao.
A product of the combinedefforts of various agencies andorganizations, the project wasimplemented by the Farming Systemsand Soil Resources Institute,Agricultural Systems cluster, College ofAgriculture, University of thePhilippines Los Baños (UPLB), and theUPLB Foundation, Inc. The project wasfunded by the National Agricultural andFishery Council (NAFC) through theKR2 Program Grant Assistance forUnderprivileged Farmers and BARunder its National TechnologyCommercialization Program (NTCP).
The project was an offshoot ofanother project back in 2006. Based on astudy conducted by the AgriculturalSystems Cluster (UPLB) in the coconutareas of Bondoc Peninsula, it was foundthat native swine production is an activepractice in the municipalities ofMulanay and San Narciso. It was foundthat dried, chipped, and milled ,
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the corm of San Fernando( spp.) can be substituted forcorn as feed ingredient by as much as60–90 percent.
The research's study reportedthat San Fernando has beenfound to be well adapted in plateausand can tolerate shade conditions, andis resistant to adverse climateconditions, pests, and diseases. It isalso relatively drought-resistant andcan be planted anytime of the year.Thus, Dr. Bulatao and Dr. Villancio'sproposal piloted the utilization of
as feed for ranging native swinein hopes of improving nutrientavailability and increase the averagedaily gain of said animals, thereforereducing the length of time it takes toachieve the desired marketable weight.In turn, with healthier pigs raised, thereis the increased chance of healthierpiglets, thus translating to lessermortality.
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The participating associationchosen as collaborating partner in thisproject after much discerning was theRural Improvement Club (RIC) ofbarangay Latangan. All level
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kasi for the first time in my lifenakakita ako ng butil ng soybean” hesaid. He also enumerated what are thenoticeable effects brought up byusing organic fertilizer. He noticedthat there is an increase in number ofbeneficial insects, hence, no need tospray pesticides/insecticides. The sizeof grains is bigger compare to thesoybean grains using inorganicfertilizer. He expected to harvest 1.5 -2 tons of soybeans in his one hectareland. There was no incidence ofsoybean diseases observed in hisfield. He reminded the participantsthat the use of organic fertilizer(vermicomposting) depends on thesubstrates used. His vermicast comesfrom substrate mixture of 30 percentcoconut husk, 30 percent corn husk,30-35 percent goat's manure, and theremaining are leaves. In histestimony, he emphasized thatengaging in organic farming reallyneeds dedication and passion andencouraged his co-farmers to join himin his advocacy on organic farming.
As guest speaker, Ms. Garcesread the message of BAR's DirectorNicomedes Eleazar for the ocassionwherein he encouraged the
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researchers present in the event tosubmit their proposals to BAR.
Mr. Legaste delivered hismessage of support to the programand mentioned the event is one ofthe indications of reviving thesoybean industry in South Cotabato.One of the good prospects heidentified in soybean is the higherdemand in Halal Foods.
Dr. John B. Pascual, OICregional technical director forresearch of DA-RFU 12, also gavehis message of support and citedthat Regional Executive DirectorAmalia J. Datukan is in full supportin the soybean program. “In fact,”he said, “25 hectares of land arealready allotted for soybeancultivation and also, all the regionalstations in South Cotabato will plantsoybeans.”
This event is one of theactivities organized by CEMIARCin an effort to promote and boostorganic soybean production in theregion and contribute to economicgrowth. The next step will be onsoybeans' product development andcommercialization. ### (DianaRose A. de Leon)
The president also good-humoredly narrated the friendship that hehas shared with Secretary Alcala and howhe admires his dedication anddetermination. In the President's words,
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The president also emphasizedthe importance of Organic Agriculture inalleviating poverty and improving thelives of the Filipinos.
“Kaya naman po, sabi ko talagang buoang kumpiyansa ko sa iyo na kapagnagbitaw ng salita
itaga na nga talaga sa bato, iyonpo ang totoo. Kaya naman po, buo poang aking tiwala: bawat binhi nakanyangipinupunla para sa sektor ng agrikultura,tulad na lamang ng kumperensyang ito,ay talaga namang magbubunga ngmagagandang resulta para sa mgaPilipino.”
“Malaki angpotensyal ng organikong pagsasaka namaiangat ang kita, at labanan ang gutomat kahirapan sa mga papaunlad na bansatulad ng Pilipinas. Dahil hindi
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ginagamitan ng chemical-basedfertilizers, ligtas na paraan ito saproduksyon ng pagkain at malaya ito saposibleng banta sa kalusugan atkalikasan. Nakakatulong din ito upangmapababa ang gastos sa sakahan.”
Highlighting the event was theawarding of the Gawad SakaOutstanding Organic Farmer Awardwhich was given to Mr. Benjamin Lao,president of Lao Integrated Farms, Inc.,for his active involvement in organicfarming, particularly in coconut farmingwhich started since 1998.
The second day of theconference featured plenary sessionsfocusing on the conference's theme.Topics discussed during the plenarysession included: 1) “The GlobalOrganic Market Access (GOMA)Project,” discussed by Mr. Gilberto F.Layese, member of the TechnicalWorking Group of the GOMA Project;2) “State of Organic Farming inASEAN Countries” by Dr. Peter Batt,
professor at the Curtin University, WestAustalia; 3) “RA 10068 Status ofImplementation and Introduction of NewNOAB Non-Government Members,”discussed and presented by the newlydesignated OIC-Director of the Bureauof Agriculture and Fisheries ProductStandards (BAFPS) Ms. Angelina A.Bondad; 4) “Organic Situation in Luzon”by the Program Leader of the BenguetState University-Organic AgricultureProgram Dr. Jose Balaoing; 6) “OrganicFarming in Visayas” discussed by Ms.Pamela Henares, Board of Trustee,Negros Island Sustainable Agricultureand Rural Development Foundation; 7)“Organic Farming in Mindanao” by Dr.Sylvia Concepcion, dean of the UPSchool of Management; and, 8) “OrganicFarming in National ConvergenceInitiative Sites,” discussed by Mr. MarizAgbon, National Secretariat for theNational Convergence Initiative.
Each speaker was given aPlaque of Appreciation and a token fortheir valuable contributions as resourcespeakers.
Ms. Angelina A. Bondad,BAFPS OIC-director, also introducednew NOAB Non-Government Membersto the audience. These include: Mr.Miller Bicaldo, general manager, of thePecuaria Development Cooperative(PDCI); Mr. Rey Pedroso of theBadiangan Organic Farmers Association(BOFA); Ms. Emalyn Legal, provincialcoordinator of the Pambansang Kiluanng mga Samahang Magsasaka(PAKISAMA) – Mindanao, Inc., and Mr.Edwin Marthine Lopez, executivedirector of the Alter Trade FoundationInc.
Three simultaneous breakoutsessions were held during the third day.These sessions included topics onresearch and technology updates, andmarketing tools and strategies, whichwere discussed by some of the country'sdistinguished experts in science,technology, and entrepreneurship.
Mr. Edicio dela Torre, memberof the Department of Agriculture-Secretary's Technical Assistance Group(DA-STAG) afterwards presented the“Updates on the Formulation of theOrganic Agriculture Roadmap.” This was
followed by the formulation of the 8NOAC Resolution which was arbitratedby Ms. Emalyn Legal, one of the newly-introduced members of the NOAB.
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Sustainable agriculture is theultimate goal of every society'sfood and agriculture lead
institution. The Department ofAgriculture (DA), being at the helm ofensuring that there is food in everyFilipino's table, is gearing towards thesame goal.
On this end, the Foundation forResource Linkage and Development,(FRLD) in collaboration with DA,National Agricultural and FisheryCouncil (NAFC), Bureau of Fisheriesand Aquatic Resources (BFAR), andother partner agencies organized the2011 AgriLink/FoodLink/AquaLink, thecountry's biggest and well-renownedyearly international trade show on food,agribusiness, and aquaculture. With thetheme, "Integration: Key to SustainableAgriculture", the activity was held on 6-8October 2011 at the World Trade Center,Manila.
As one of the sponsors, theBureau of Agricultural Research (BAR),in cooperation with the DA-RegionalField Unit 4A-Southern TagalogIntegrated Agricultural Research Center(STIARC) and Cavite State University(CavSU), participated in the eventfeaturing adlai and coffee in its exhibitdisplay. Also showcased were thebureau's two banner programs, theCommunity-based Participatory ActionResearch (CPAR) and the NationalTechnology Commercialization Program(NTCP).
BAR has been promoting adlaias an alternative staple crop in line withDA's goal towards food self-sufficiency.A seminar on adlai production andprocessing was held on the second daywith DA-RFU 4A-STIARC ManagerDigna P. Narvacan as the resourcespeaker.
“DA 4A-STIARC and itsresearch outreach stations in Tiaong,Quezon and Tanay, Rizal are among theresearch institutions that pioneered theconduct of adlai variety trials and seedproduction,” mentioned Ms. Narvacan inthe presentation. Upholding the
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utilization of adlai throughtechnology showcasing andcooking demonstration are alsoparts of the project activities.
Ms. Narvacan presentedthe adlai's physical and biologicalcharacteristics, varieties, uses andbenefits, chemical analysis,production and postharvestmanagement, and various productsdeveloped from the crop. “Everyfood that can be cooked using ricecan also be cooked using adlai,”explained Ms. Narvacan. Amongthe food products developed were
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“One of the mostimportant commodities of thePhilippines is coffee and one of themost favorite drinks of Filipinos,”said CavSU professor, Dr. Ruel M.Mojica. The seminar on coffeehighlighted the effects of differentdegrees or levels of roasting on thetotal phenolic content andantioxidant activity of the fourcoffee varieties, namely:
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importance of roasting coffee for itaffects its phenolic content, whichis comprised of different chemicalcompounds that influence the color,aroma, and flavor of coffee beans.Moreover, roasting coffee alsoaffects its antioxidant activity,which can provide health assistance toprevent certain ailments.
As a conclusion, Dr. Mojicasaid that light roasted coffee beans ofall four varieties have the highest
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It is only in the early 20 century thatsoybeans gained worldwidepopularity due to health-related
benefits associated with it. Since then,soybeans become an economicallyimportant crop. Aside from its foodfunction, soybeans are already utilized asoil, animal feed and as an industrial rawmaterial such as soaps and biodiesel.
In the Philippines, it is noted thatthere has been an attempt to cultivatesoybeans since the early 1980s. Being anundervalued crop in the country at thattime, the attempt was futile, thus, thesoybean industry did not prosper andremained so throughout the years. Notuntil through the leadership ofDepartment of Agriculture (DA)Secretary Proceso J. Alcala that therevival of soybean industry has beenprioritized.
Under the High Value CropsDevelopment Program (HVCDP), one ofthe banner programs of DA, soybean hasbeen included as one of its prioritycommodities. In the crafted soybeanroadmap titled, “Building SustainableSoybean Industry in the Philippines,” thegoal is to build a community-basedsustainable organic soybean production inthe country.
The Bureau of AgriculturalResearch (BAR) was tasked to facilitatethe research and development componentof the program. As part of this initiative,the Central Mindanao IntegratedAgricultural Research Center(CEMIARC) led a technologydemonstration and field day on organicsoybean production program in Tupi,South Cotabato on 20 October 2011. This
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Farmers from the differentmunicipalities of South Cotabato withthe representatives from different DAattached agencies, local governmentunit, non-government organizations,and private sector, attended to witnessand participate in the technologydemonstration and program launching.
During the tour on the soybeanproject site, Ms. Aileen V. Alvarez,focal person of soybean program, DA-CEMIARC, discussed the salient pointson organic soybean productionincluding the interventions included inthe project including the differentfertilizer application.
To compare the effects ofusing organic and inorganic fertilizers,one hectare project site was dividedinto four areas corresponding to fourdifferent fertilizer applications. Inorganic, the interventions used were:vermicompost+vermitea+indigenousmicroorganisms (IMO) combinations,and vermicompost+IMO combinations.For the inorganic, basal application wasdone using 14-14-14 fertilizercombinations, and sidedress applicationusing also 14-14-14 fertilizercombinations.
Aside from seeing the soybeanin its raw stage, participants tasteddifferent cooked soybeans productsincluding: , ,soybean , fried and
soybean. There were also otherproducts such as soybean coffee androasted soybean feeds.
After the tour, participantsproceeded to Brgy. Concepcion, Tupifor the organic soybean productionprogram proper.
Gracing the event were Mr.Reynaldo H. Legaste, provincialagriculturist of South Cotabato; Dr. JohnB. Pascual, OIC regional technicaldirector for research of DA-RFU 12;Ms. Lorna P. Vilbar, CEMIARC centerchief; Mr. Elmer E. Enicola, consultanton soybeans from the Institute of PlantBreeding, University of the PhilippinesLos Baños (IPB-UPLB); and Ms. EllenM. Garces of the BAR- TechnologyCommercialization Division, whorepresented BAR Director Nicomedes P.Eleazar as guest speaker.
Engr. Daniel F. Apostol, farmer-cooperator and owner of the soybeanproject site, shared his organic soybeanproduction experiences.
taho adobong tokwabola-bola tokwa
nilagang
“Actually hulogng langit itong soybeans para sa amin
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Aileen V. Alvarez, focal person of soybeanprogram in DA-Region 12, leading the tour in theproject site while discussing important points onorganic soybean production. PHOTOS: DDELEON
Organic soybeanproduction kicks off
in Region 12
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The Philippines, which used to bethe world's largest rice importer, isseeking to achieve rice self-
sufficiency by 2013. Successfulimplementation of irrigation systemsrepairs, establishment of morepostharvest facilities and farm-to-marketroads are part of the intensifiedproduction program in achieving self-sufficiency in two to three years time.”This was cited by the Food andAgriculture Organization (FAO) tohighlight the efforts of the Philippines inboosting food production as a strategicresponse to high food prices.
Gearing further towards this end,the Department of Agriculture (DA)together with FAO, led the conduct of the2011 World Food Day (WFD)celebration. Joining the celebration wereDA attached agencies and staff bureausincluding the Bureau of AgriculturalResearch (BAR).
The activity kicked off with abrief opening and ribbon cuttingceremonies officiated by DAUndersecretary for Administration andFinance Antonio A. Fleta, Mr. KazuyukiTsurumi of FAO, DA Asst. Sec Allan Q.Umali who is also the chairman of 2011WFD National Steering Committee, andDA Asst. Sec. for Agribusiness andFisheries Salvador S. Salacup.
DA and FAO have beenspearheading this annual celebration
every 16 of October since 1980 topromote awareness of food security forall in the fight against world hunger and
th
BAR joins 2011 World Food Day
“
malnutrition. October 16 is also thefounding anniversary of the FAO,which was organized in 1979 by UNmember-countries, including thePhilippines.
'Food Prices - from Crisis toStability' was the adopted theme for thisyear's event which focuses on creatingglobal awareness on factors that causefood price increases, and enjoiningnational and local governments, theprivate sector, farmers' and fishers'groups and individuals to implementinitiatives to reduce the impact of foodprices and come up with programs ormechanism designed to make foodprices affordable to the common peopleand to the poorest members of society.
In this year's celebration, DAhas lined upweek-longactivities atthe DAbuildingmain lobby,featuring theagency'sprogramthrustsparticularlyon achievingfood securityand foodstaplesufficiency.Various DAagencies and
private enterprises took part in theproduct exhibits on major staples,vegetables, iron-fortified rice, livestockand dairy products and animals, andfishery products. Also lined up aretechnology demonstrations and seminarson aquaphonics system, urbanaquaculture, and ornamental fishproduction.
The DA's Research,Development and Extension (RD&E)components were given the opportunityto present their program thrusts andinitiatives during the week-long event.The sub-committee on RD&E waschaired by BAR and co-chaired by theBureau of Soils and Water Management(BSWM). Meanwhile, the extensionservice was led by the AgriculturalTraining Institute (ATI). Tasked tocoordinate the committee for the 2011WFD National Committee was theBAR's Applied CommunicationDivision (ACD).
The sub-committee on RD&Econducted series of seminars tocomplement the initiatives of the DA'scurrent thrusts on food security and inthe promotion of staple foods. Lectureson the commercialization of adlai, whitecorn grits, vermiculture, and organicfertilizers were among the presentationsorganized by the committee.
For BAR, on-going studies onpromoted as a traditional staple
food, were presented in a seminar.adlai,
PHOTO: ACONSTANTINO
(L-R) DA Asst. Sec. Allan Q. Umali, UN World Food ProgramCountry Director Stephen Anderson, UN Resident CoordinatorJacqueline Badcock, UN-FAO Ambassador of Goodwill LeaSalonga, DA Secretary Proceso Alcala, and UN-FAORepresentative-Philippines Kazuyuki Tsurumi.
PHOTO: NDELROSARIO III
Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala addresses thetheme on food prices and food security.
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Five months after the official launchof the Bureau of AgriculturalResearch's (BAR) Community-
based Participatory Action ResearchProject (CPAR) on “The Culture of High-Value Finfishes in Cages in Sariaya,Quezon,” highly marketable fishincluding red , , and groupercontinue to swarm the once empty fishcages of Brgy. Bignay II in Sariaya,Quezon.
typhoons affecting water quality slightlystunted the growth of the finfishes,
tilapia bangus
The coast of Sariaya lies withinTayabas Bay – a known spawning groundfor various marine species. However, dueto illegal fishing operations anddestructive methods, coupled with harshweather changes affecting both the marinelife and the water, fish catch continued todecline noticeably in 2008. Discouragedfishermen were forced to either give intoillicit fishing activities (i.e., dynamitefishing), or opt out and search for othereconomic means. According to theBureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS),market demand for fish (i.e., )fluctuated; price of fish in the marketincreased.
Headed by Bureau of Fisheriesand Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-RegionalFisheries Research and DevelopmentCenter (RFRDC) Region 4A with fundingsupport from BAR, a project thatultimately aims to bring back asustainable supply of finfishes in themarket by updating indigenous practicesand merging it with developedtechnologies was put in motion. Amongthe finfishes cultured in cages, there werealso red , , and grouper. Allthree are food fish, with continuousincreasing market demand for utilizationboth at home and in business. andgrouper were kept in bamboo fish pens,while red was set in a nearby pondas per differences in pH requirements.
Just months after the project'sinception, according to RFRDC Region4A Manager Hannibal M. Chavez,“
” (“the growth performance ofthe fish is good”).
Majority of the finfishes grewwith regards to size and population as theproject began. Although in the monthsthat progressed, weather interruptions and
tilapia
tilapia bangus
Bangus
tilapia
Maganda ang growth performance ngmga isda
Challenges to CPAR finfishes projectpromotes community-building in Quezon
Chavez and the Brgy. Bignay IIcooperators continue on and remainhopeful.
“
” (“You reallycannot control environmental factors.But of course, you'll find a way”).
Considering that the project isrelatively new, the fish-farming cultureof the fisherfolk has shown muchdevelopment. They are now not onlyable to cultivate the finfishes in the pensand pond, but are also equipped withknowledge in implementationtechniques, management of the pens andpond, and decision-making. Althoughthere may be minor roadblocks tostabilizing the production of
, and grouper within theprovince, the community continues topush on to discover more ways in whichthey can overcome the challengespresented to them. here they are able toexchange information and ideas on howto combat issues arising from the effectsof weather disturbances, and even theexisting social conflicts brought on bythe pressure of protecting the pens and
Hindi mo talaga ma-controlang environmental factors. Pero dapatgagawan mo ng paraan
red tilapia,bangus
pond. Cooperators continue to organizemeetings where they are able toexchange information and ideas on howto combat issues arising from the effectsof weather disturbances, and even theexisting social conflicts brought on bythe pressure of protecting the pens andpond.
With this project promising toenable the fisherfolk of Sariaya, Quezonmore fish for harvest, they are now morethan ever challenged to move forward,putting their differences aside, andachieve sustainable communitydevelopment. And in months to come,Sariaya, Quezon just might be one of thetop finfish suppliers in the country. ###(Zuellen B. Reynoso)--------References:1. Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, Department of
Agriculture. 2011. Monthly Regional AgriculturalSituation Report for Calabarzon. Retrieved fromhttp://www.bas.gov.ph/?ids=masr&id=35&mon=2011-03
2. Inquirer. 2008. Illegal Fishing Returns to TayabasBay. Illegal Fishing. info. Retrieved fromhttp://www.illegal-fishing.info/item_single.php?item=news&item_id=2663&approach_id=
Raisinghigh-value
finfishes
PHOTOS: ZREYNOSO
TILAPIA
BANGUS
GROUPER
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AdlaiPoaceae
maja blanca, sinukmani, champoradoadlai
'Gulayan sa Paaralan'
or Job's Tear is a tall grain-bearingtropical plant of the family(grass family). The crop is also apotential source of food like cooked rice,
,among others. The seminar onwas presented by Digna Narvacan,manager of the Southern TagalogIntegrated Agricultural Research Center(STIARC), Region IVA.
Meanwhile, a seminar on whitecorn grits was also organized by BAR, inview of this event. Dr. Artemio M.Salazar of the University of thePhilippines Los Baños (UPLB) served asresource speaker. Dr. Salazarhighlighted the nutritional facts or valuesof the white flint corn which couldsubstitute rice as staple food.
The lectures and presentationson 1) mushroom culture, 2) vermiculture- vermicomposting technology, and 3)basic hydroponics were presented byJacqueline Rojales, Angelita Marcia, andAlan Anida of the BWSM, respectively.
For ATI, the agency highlightedan organic-based vegetable productionproject being piloted in the province ofBenguet. Mr. Juntaro Nakajima, localmanager of the Safe VegetablePromotion Project in Benguet – TheJapan Agricultural Exchanged Council,shared his expertise in vegetableproduction using organic-based material.
Among the highlights of the2011 WFD included the launching of the
held at the EmilioAguinaldo Elementary School inMurphy, Quezon City. The DA through
the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)initiated the urban-vergetable project inpartnership and coordination with theOffice of Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte.
For the on the-spot poster-making contest, 16 elementary pupilsfrom each region competed. Of the 16finalists, five national winners werenamed during the deliberation process.The five winners of the 2011 WorldFood Day postermaking contestshowcased their respective'masterpieces' during the culminatingevent held in Quezon City. The contestwas held on 12 October 2011 at the DA
Agribusiness Center as part of thecelebration.
Agriculture Secretary Proceso J.Alcala and world-acclaimed Filipinasinger-actress, Ms. Lea Salonga, also theUnited Nations' Food AgricultureOrganization (UN-FAO) Ambassador ofGoodwill, staged and marked theculminating event of celebration held on14 October 2011 at the Quezon CityMemorial City. With them were Dr.Jacqueline Badcock, UN residentcoordinator and UN DevelopmentProgram resident representative; StephenAnderson, UN World Food Programcountry director and representative; andKazuyuki Tsurumi, UN-FAOrepresentative in the Philippines.
The event concluded with theceremonial food tasting of other majorstaples being promoted by DA includingwhite corn grits ,sweet potato ), cassava
), and a .There was also the candle-lightingceremony and reading of the '2011 WorldFood Day Pledge,' held at the LiwasangAurora, Quezon City Circle.
(bigas-mais), saba(camote
(kamoteng kahoy), taro (gabi dlai
###(Patrick Raymund A. Lesaca)
PHOTO: NDELROSARIO III
Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala promotes adlaiand asks to Dr. Jacqueline Badcock, UN ResidentCoordinator, to taste food products from the crop afterthe 2011 World Food Day culminating ceremony.Assisting Sec. Alcala are staff from BAR’s AppliedCommunication Division.
PHOTO: NDELROSARIO III
BAR ACD Head Julia Lapitan (3rd from right) leads ACD staffduring the food tasting of adlai products after the WorldFood Day culminating activity.
Given the threat of climatechange and its imminent effectsto the crops sector, adaptation
and adjustment efforts were being doneto Stevia plants being grown under anon-going project titled,“
.This was reported by Dr. Maria Elena F.Quimio of the Bicolandia GreenfieldsDevelopment Organization, a non-government organization based in NagaCity, during a project status update tothe Bureau of Agricultural Research(BAR) Director Nicomedes P. Eleazarwho recently visited the project site inOcampo, Camarines Sur. Given thegreat potential of Stevia in the foreignmarket as a natural sweetener, BAR isfunding the project under its NationalTechnology CommercializationProgram (NTCP).
According to Dr. Quimio,adaptation strategies are beingconducted in response to climate changedisturbances in the country and ensurethe success of the project. Since Steviaplants are not native in the Philippinesgrowing them has to be managed wellthrough effective cultural managementand interventions.
“Raised beds were establishedto prevent water log and peripheraldrainage canals were built around theperiphery of the farm area,” Dr. Quimioexplained. “Ratooning, applications oforganic sprays on plants, and properdistancing to avoid crowding were doneto prevent infestation of fungus andpests brought about by rains andfrequent rainy cloud conditions.”
Dr. Quimio added that theirgroup has used bamboo sticks to anchornewly planted stevia in table beds whensown during the typhoon season. Use oftable beds is ideal for urban agricultureor for rooftop gardening. “Propertiming of application of vermi-compostto prevent being washed out by rainsand proper timing of planting ofcuttings to avoid stress on roots causedby frequent rainfall should also benoted,” she revealed.
Commercialization of SteviaRebuadiana: A Natural Sweetener”
Cultural management strategieson production being adoptedStevia
Although Stevia plantoriginated from Paraguay, it is nowbeing widely cultivated and used inother countries. As a natural alternativeto artificial sweeteners, Stevia is beingutilized as an ingredient in coffee, teablends, and some health products. Leafparts of stevia are about ten timessweeter than sugar. Only tiny amountsof purified steviol glycosides, the sweetcompounds in stevia, are needed forfood sweetening and drink
preparations.Through this
BAR-funded project onStevia, nursery productionin plastic pots, table beds
and in field conditions has beenestablished. The plants are being grownin trays and pots in three screen housesand in fields in three areas located inCamarines Sur and Albay.
Farmer cooperators were alreadycited as part of the activities of theproject. These farmer cooperators willthen be provided with planting materialsand will be trained on nursery productionand on good agricultural practices. ###(Ma. Eloisa H. Aquino)
Dr. Maria Elena F. Quimio ofBIGFIS shows the Stevia plantto BAR Director Nicomedes P.Eleazar during his visit to theproject site.
PHOTO: BIGFIS
Stevia rebaudiana
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October 2011 Issue
Food security is a world challenge.Food, as an essential part ofhuman's existence and survival has
inevitably reached instability given themulti-faceted conflicts that sprout almosteverywhere – cutting across all sectors.
Following its thrusts on foodself sufficiency, the
Department of Agriculture (DA) incollaboration with the Food andAgriculture Organization of the UnitedNations (FAO), spearheaded thecelebration of 2011 World Food Day(WFD) on 11-14 October, with thetheme, “Food Prices – from crisis tostability”.
As member of the Research,Development and Extension (RDE)Committee, the Bureau of AgriculturalResearch (BAR) took part in the eventthrough the conduct of a two seminars on
and white corn. The two crops werefound to have potentials as staple foodjust like rice and in the long haul couldalleviate famine and augment foodstability in the country.
BAR, together with DA-Regional Field Units (RFUs), and otherpartner agencies have been developing
as an alternative staple crop in linewith DA's Philippine Food Staples Self-Sufficiency Roadmap (FSSR).
Through DA-RFU 4A-STIARCManager Digna P. Narvacan as theresource speaker, BAR organized aseminar on the production and processingof the rice-like . The seminar isaimed to introduce and promote as
adlai
adlai
adlaiadlai
Rice-like adlai
security and -
BAR features seminars on adlai,white corn to address food security
an alternative staple resource. Ms.Narvacan described 's physical andbiological characteristics and discussedits different varieties, uses and benefits,chemical analysis, and production andpostharvest management in herpresentation.
In the discussion, variousrecipes were presented. Ms. Narvacanmentioned that the foods that can becooked using rice can also be doneusing adlai. Among the recipes were
and drink. Foodtasting of was held atthe end of the seminar.
STIARC is one of the researchinstitutions that headed the seedproduction and variety trials of inthe country. Its research outreachstations are located in Tanay, Rizal and
adlai
adlai
adlai sinaing, champurado, majablanca, polvoron, turones de adlai,suman sa lihiya, adlai
adlai sinukmani
adlai
Tiaong, Quezon. As part of theirpromotional activities, they also conductcooking demos and technologyshowcasing.
BAR invited Dr. Artemio M.Salazar of the Crop Science Cluster,Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB),University of the Philippines Los Baños(UPLB), as resource speaker for thewhite corn seminar. He said, “Whitecorn is a healthy and affordablesubstitute to rice.”
The seminar aimed to providethe audience background, nutritionalanalysis, and potentials of white corn.Highlighted in the presentation were thehealth benefits of this crop. It is saidthat white corn is healthier than ricebecause it has a low glycemic index.“White corn is good for people withdiabetes,” Dr. Salazar added.
He stressed that white cornconsumption can reduce famine anddiabetes incidence among Filipinos.However, the problem is that Filipinosare used to eating rice as staple food.This is resolved through the UPLBresearchers' formulation of a rice-cornmixture that have passed sensory andacceptability tests. The white corn gritsis mixed with rice to produce 'ricecomposite'. At the end of the seminar,food tasting of white cornwas held.
White corn, a healthy, easyalternative
sinukmani### (Leila Denisse E.
Padilla)
PHOTO: LPADILLA
DA-RFU 4A-STIARC Manager Digna P. Narvacanas the resource speaker on adlai.
PHOTO: LPADILLA
Dr. Artemio M. Salazar of IPB-UPLB discusses whitecorn as a healthy alternative to rice.
To promote exchange of ideasamong several sectors, thereby,sustaining the country's reputation
as producer of premium and exportquality cacao beans, a “Regional CacaoMulti-Stakeholder Forum/Consultation”was held on 3-5 October 2011 at theIsabela State University (ISU) inEchague, Isabela.
Cacao ( ) is ahigh value tree crop suitable in differentproduction systems (monocrop,intercropping, agroforestry, etc.). Itserves as raw material of sweets such astablea, pastries, cosmetics, and otherpharmaceutical products. Aside frombeing a good source of amino acids, ithas antioxidant properties which helpsdelay aging.
Joining the forum wasrepresentatives from the Bureau ofAgricultural Research (BAR) led byAsst. Dir. Teodoro S. Solsoloy who alsoserved as the keynote speaker.
Asst. Dir. Solsoloy mentionedthe strength in technology, expertise, andgood germplasm collection of the cacaoindustry. “However, the inadequatetechnical know-how on cacao productionamong farmers and technicians/extension workers should be addressedthrough best varieties, economical andenvironmental friendly pests anddiseases control, labor-efficient farmingsystem practices, and appropriate post-harvest practices and technologies,” hestressed.
Given the potential of cacao as ahigh value crop, BAR has beenproviding R&D funding support toseveral projects on cacao.
The forum was anchored on theon-going BAR funded project titled,Sustainable Cacao Program: Bio-intensive IPM and Farming SystemApproaches” which is being led by theCocoa Foundation of the Philippines(Cocoa Phil)—non-profit organization offarmers, cacao buyers and processors,and committed professionals whichstands as the umbrella organization forthe cocoa industry in the Philippines.
Currently, there are three major
Theobroma cacao
varieties being propogated in the country.
BAR joins multi-sectoral confabto beef up the cacao R&D industry
These are: Criollo, Forastero, andTrinitario. Among them, Criollo hassuperior quality and relativelysusceptible to pest and disease.Forastero is a high yielding varietywith round pod and thick-walled whichturn yellow when ripe and has flat,violet seeds; one group of this isAmenolado. On the other hand,Trinitario is a hybrid between Criolloand Amellonado.
An important skill to belearned in cacao industry is properdrying, according to reports. In Ghana,Indonesia, and Vietnam, the usualpractice is to expose the beans underdirect sunlight. Nowadays, many arealready using mechanical dryers whichhasten the procedure.
A presentation of Dr. DivinaA. Amalin, a DOST Balik Scientistawardee from University of Florida,Miami, focused on the Bio-IntensiveIPM of cocoa pests and diseases. In herreport, she mentioned that moleculardiagnostic laboratories can rapidlydetect plant problems. Important cacaoinsect pests and diseases include cacaopod borer (CPB), mirid/capsid bug,helopeltis, among others. Available
control measures such as sleeving, earlyharvesting, sanitation, chemical controlmay help reduce damage. “Today, insectmonitoring tools such as sex pheromonetrap specific to cacao pod borer is used.Interestingly, biological control (bio-control) measures which are proven safeand eco-friendly include: 1) Classical(Applied) Biological Control which isthe introduction of biological controlagents from the origin of the pests; and2) Natural (Native) Biological Controlwhich refers to the use of nativebiological control agents.
Currently, an R&D Roadmapfor Cacao has been crafted. In particular,Region 2, being the host for themultistakeholders' forum has warmed-up its engine and is now ready fortakeoff on the following areas:Conservation of Genetic Resources,Establishment and Production,Prevention and Control of Pests andDiseases, Postharvest Processing andEnhancement of Quality, SecondaryProcessing and Product Development,Industry and Socio-economic Analysis,and Development of National StrategicInitiatives.
.### (Jacob Anderson C.
Sanchez)
PHOTO FROM: www.campco.org
Given the potential of cacao as a high valuecrop, BAR has been providing R&D funding
support to several projects on cacao.
Given the potential of cacao as a high valuecrop, BAR has been providing R&D funding
support to several projects on cacao.
