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Wednesday, June 13th, 2012MANGOSTEEN (Garcinia mangostana Linn of the family Gutiiferae) is one of the most delicious and best flavored fruits in the world. It is one tropical fruit that is most ready accepted by the West. It is a seasonal fruit that has a great export market. The eatable portion of the mangosteen fruit is 1/3 of [...]
Use Less Water and Still Get Good Harvest
Thursday, June 7th, 2012Many rice farmers thing that they would be able to harvest more by bringing in more water to their fields. What farmers do not know is that aside from the high cost of irrigation water, continuous flooding also cause many things. Experts say that from land preparation to the last irrigation, one square meter of [...]
When to Harvest Garlic
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012So you planted garlic in the garden and you let it grow all winter and all spring and now you are wondering when you should be harvesting garlic. If you dig it up too soon, the bulbs will be teeny and if you dig it too late, the bulbs will be split and no good [...]
Pagpapatubo ng punla sa pamamagitan ng basang punlaan (Wetbed Method)
Monday, May 14th, 20121. Maghanda ng 400 m2 punlaan. Ito ay maaaring: 10 kama na 2 metro X 20 bawat isa 20 kama na 1 metro X 20 metro bawat isa 40 kama na 2 metro X 5 metro bawat isa 2. Maglaan ng 40 sentimo na agwat sa pagitan ng mga kamang punlaan para sa mas madaling pamamahala [...]
How can farmers help lessen the impacts of La Niña?
Sunday, May 13th, 20121. Plant submergence-tolerant rice varieties such as NSIC Rc194 (Submarino 1) and PSB Rc68 (Sacobia) in areas prone to flooding. NSIC Rc68 – Sacobia NSIC Rc194 – Submarino 1 2. Adjust planting calendar where flowering, grain filling, and harvesting should not fall in period of heavy rainfall or strong winds. 3. Repair dikes, drainage, and irrigation [...]
How to save water with controlled irrigation
Friday, May 11th, 2012Water must be used efficiently as it is becoming a scarce resource The total water requirement for the whole cropping season varies depending on soil type, topography, proximity to drainage, depth of water table, sub- soil profile characteristics, crop duration, area of contiguous fields, and cultural management prac- tices. 1. Use shallow dry tillage. After [...]
Useful Spiders in Farming Part 2
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012Wolf Spider Tagalog name: gagambang lobo Identifying marks: The abdomen is oval. The legs are long and tapered. The colors are usually dull, with gray, brown, and black predominating. They do not build webs but catch their prey directly. The eggs are enclosed in a silken sac attached on the females’ posterior end of their [...]
Useful spiders in Farming Part 1
Tuesday, May 8th, 20121) Long-jawed spider Tagalog name: Gagambang pangahan Identifying marks • long-bodied spider with long legs. • commonly seen lying outstretched along a rice leaf. • builds its webs in grassy or bushy areas near water • egg masses are laid on the upper half of the rice plant and are enclosed in a cottony silk. Food: [...]
Harmful Organism: Earthworm
Monday, May 7th, 2012Common names: bulati, kolang (Ifugao) Identifying marks: It is a thin, long, slimy worm with numerous similar segments on its body. These are usually red or brown in color; abundant on the rice beds and in non?flooded rice fields. Where to find: Rice terraces in Ifugao, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, and Benguet Damage: These organisms tunnel [...]
Harmful Organisms (Rice): Brown Planthopper
Sunday, May 6th, 2012Tagalog names: kayumangging hanip, kayumangging ngusong kabayo Identifying marks: Adults are 2.5-3.0 mm long, winged, or without wings. The legs are hairless and the hind leg has a large, mobile outgrowth. Where to find: Rainfed and irrigated wetland fields are preferred. It is rare in upland rice conditions. Direct-sown fields are more prone to heavy [...]
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