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Sea water increases peanut yield
Did you know that you can increase the yield of your peanut by irrigating your plants with sea water? That’s what a lady farmer scientist from Ubay, Bohol had discovered in her own experiment. The farmer scientist is Cirila ...
- January 8, 2015
In the know
The Northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, usually peaks in January and ends in Ferbruary, bringing cooler days during these months. Baguio City, where the lowest temperature is most often observed, registered a reading ...
- January 4, 2015
Negros, Panay to join nationwide 'fish holiday': amended Fisheries code akin to putting a gun to our heads - PAFISBO
Along with the umbrella Alliance of Philippine Fishing Federations, Inc., Borres said PAFISBO will support the vigil of small-scale fish operators at Plaza Dilaw in Manila. The action will be held to indicate opposition ...
- September 21, 2015
Official warns of military purpose in S. China Sea reclamation
A top Japanese defense official warned Monday that China has a military purpose in its creation of islands in the South China Sea, citing the possibility of Beijing declaring an air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, ...
- December 16, 2015
'Keep marine tourism intact'
Healthy marine ecosystems are critical to long-term and short-term development in marine tourism, experts said. World Wide Fund for Nature International Global Shark Program leader Andy Cornish made this point during the ...
- December 4, 2015
Dagupan fisherfolk warn of fishkill due to polluted rivers
At least 700 fishponds owners, operators, and fisherfolk in this city fear the possible threat of a massive fishkill due to worsening pollution and siltation of rivers, here. Alfredo Dawana, president of the Fishpond Owners, ...
- March 18, 2015
Agriculture recovers slightly
Agriculture production expanded 1.83 percent in 2014, slightly faster than the 1.12 percent growth in 2013, with crop output recovering from typhoons, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show. Crops, livestock ...
- January 22, 2015
Stifling the voice of farmers
The farmers’ voice is stifled on many other issues. On Feb. 10 to 11, 2011, 200 agricultural sector representatives met during an AF2025 Conference. They crafted a vision for Agriculture and Fisheries in 2025, with ...
- March 31, 2015
Sea row to eclipse Apec agenda
Introducing any security topic in Apec’s formal discussions is a touchy issue because a major member, China, fears that could pave the way for its territorial conflicts in the South China Sea to be put on the agenda. Beijing ...
- November 17, 2015
'Seafood capital' on guard vs shellfish
Will shellfish be served at the food festival during the Sinadya sa Halaran? Festival director Rommel Roberto Lastimoso said the organizers were still awaiting word from authorities, including the provincial government, ...
- November 20, 2015