Browsing Panay News by Author "Dianala, Rex Delsar B."

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    • Capiz aquafarmers hurt by lockdown woes; seek help to lower feed costs 

      Dianala, Rex Delsar B. (Panay News, July 11, 2020, on page 13)
      Aquafarmers from the seafood capital of the Philippines are feeling the sting of the pandemic as transport restrictions have driven down prices given the difficulties in distributing their milkfish, crab, and shrimp produce. ...

    • Freshwater prawn, a sustainable alternative to tiger shrimp? 

      Dianala, Rex Delsar B. (Panay News, March 14, 2020, on page 9)
      Growing up to a foot long, three to a kilo, and with a taste very much likened to lobster and tiger shrimp, one would wonder why not more people in the Philippines are farming freshwater prawns. Locally known as ulang or ...

    • Mangrove-friendly crab culture, a lucrative source of livelihood 

      Dianala, Rex Delsar B. (Panay News, February 29, 2020, on page B8-B6)
      The lush foliage of mangrove forests is now the pride of their host communities – a badge for environmental conservation, a natural protection from storm surges, and a potential tourist draw. This is a far cry from the ...