Browsing by Author "Yap, Julio Jr"

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    • Excellence in Agri, Aqua, Natural Resources Innovations 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, June 25, 2018, on page 10)
      The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), one of the sectoral councils under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), will be celebrating its seventh ...

    • Farmed prawn can be a foreign exchange earner 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, June 14, 2017, on page 10)
      Locally farmed prawn could be a vital foreign exchange earner for the country. It is a variety of prawn of the eastern Pacific Ocean that is commonly caught or farmed for food. Despite the problems confronting the sector, ...

    • Freshwater prawns a delicacy well sought after by many Filipinos 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Daily Tribune, January 2, 2023, on page B12)
      Seafood desired by many who love to eat well in the country includes the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), commonly known as ulang in Tagalog and Udang in Ilocano. According to the Philippine Council for ...

    • Genetic improvement to boost seaweed production 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, July 10, 2017, on page 10)
      The seaweed industry in the Philippines now faces certain challenges which include the decrease in biomass of harvested crops from farms mainly due to poor seed stocks quality, and outbreaks of various diseases. According ...

    • Give genetically improved tilapia a try 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, September 5, 2018, on page 10)
      Primarily due to its simple but appealing taste and affordable price, tilapia is considered as one of the important aquaculture species in the country. Among the best-cultured tilapia species is the “Genetically Improved ...

    • New culture technology to improve mussel production 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, July 14, 2017, on page 14)
      Majority of the mussel farmers in the country have been using the conventional stake method for their mussel production. It is said that from this method, which have been practiced locally for many years, could produce up ...

    • PCAARRD’s Mussel Industry Strategic S&T Program 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, October 29, 2018, on page 12-14)
      The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has expressed its commitment to assist in increasing the competitiveness ...

    • Potentials of mangrove crab and mussel production 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, April 6, 2018, on page 22)
      The Philippines has been one of the major sources of mangrove crab or alimango and green mussel or tahong for export to other countries. The country has also been hailed as the second top producer of alimango and a major ...

    • Rediscovering the wild but useful seagrass 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, May 9, 2019, on page 10)
      Locally-known as ragiwdiw and bankuan in Bicol, the seagrass (Rynchospora corymbosa) is a perennial plant species which grows abundantly in the flood-prone areas of the region. While it is considered as useless by some, ...

    • Sardine industry in the Philippines 

      Yap, Julio Jr (Panay News, October 28, 2016, on page 12)
      The Western Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Development Consortium (WESMAARRDEC) banners one of its most notable exploits for the sardine industry. The WESMAARRDEC's effort and that of its member agencies provide support ...