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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Although there are more than 400 earthworm species in the country, only a few are efficient for vermicomposting Earthworms are beneficial soil invertebrates that play an important role in conserving soil and enhancing its fertility. By digesting organic matter, earthworms produce castings that are rich in humus and friendly microbes. The culture of earthworms or [...]
How to Make Multi-Capture Rat Trap
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012multi-capture live rat trap Multi-capture live rat traps are installed around the community trap barrier system. These are used to capture rats that come near the CTBS. 1. Remove both ends of the can and cover with mesh wire. 2. Make a hole on the mesh wire in one end to serve as rat entrance. [...]
How to Use Metarhizium to Control Rice Black Bugs
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Metarhizium anisopliae is a green muscardine fungus that attacks rice black bugs (RBB). It is a microbial control agent that is environment-friendly and easy to mass produce using locally available substrates. It is safe to humans and animals and is effective against the RBB. It is easy to apply and is compatible with other pest management [...]
Growing Durian and Pummelo Organically
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Seeing customers draw his durian close to their nose to check if these are ripe, Greg Tan was afraid that they might get cancer from the residues of synthetic pesticides he applied two days before harvest. Feeling guilty, Greg then realized that selling shouldn’t be the sole objective of farmers like him for they have [...]
How to Manage Stem Borers
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Stem borers are difficult to control with insecticides because the larvae and pupae are inside the stem and they have overlapping populations in the field. Proper timing of insecticide application is critical to stem borer control. 1. Know the population peak of yellow stem borer in your place and avoid planting when stem borer population [...]
How to Manage Weeds
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Weeds decrease yields because they compete with the rice plants for light, nutrients, and water. Some weeds serve as alternate hosts of certain insect pests and pathogens and may also provide shelter for rats. The presence of weed seeds in harvested rice decreases seed quality especially those for seed purposes. It is important to manage [...]
Orchid Business Creates Job
Monday, February 27th, 2012Not many people may realize it but the orchid business is also creating a lot of jobs, not only for farm workers but also for traders and other entrepreneurs. Just take the case of Edwin Veneracion and his wife Gina of San Rafael, Bulacan. When they put up their Golden Blooms nursery in 1998, they [...]
How to Make Rice Wine Starter Culture (Bubod)
Monday, February 27th, 2012You will need: Rice flour (ordinary rice) Mother starter culture (bubod) Ginger extract Sterile distilled water 1. Peel and grate ginger. Add water, mix well and strain. 2. Mix rice flour and ginger extract thoroughly to form a dough. 3. Coat the dough with powdered mother bubod. 4. Place the patties on tray lined with [...]
What is Rice Black Bug
Monday, February 27th, 2012The rice black bug (RBB), Scotinophara coarctata (Fabricus), is a sap-feeding insect and is one of the most difficult pests to manage. Locally known as “itim na atangya,” this RBB attacks rice plants in the irrigated area at almost all stages of its growth, particularly from maximum tillering to ripening stage. In rainfed areas, damage [...]
The ABCs of Free-Range Poultry Raising
Monday, February 27th, 2012Agri entrepreneur Tina Moradas Papillion talks about the basic things one ought to know in raising chicken the free-range way. One of the most significant trends in agriculture in recent years is the growing demand for organic and naturally grown agricultural products. Compared to conventionally grown produce inorganic or natural products often enjoy a premium [...]
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