Rubber Production
Thursday, January 5th, 2012Introduction The natural rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a native of South America introduced to Southeast Asia during the 19th century. Rubber trees can grow to a height of 18 to 39 meters and they grow best in warm and moist climate ranging from 70-95 Fahrenheit or 21-35 Centigrade with an annual rainfall of 80-120 [...]
DA, AFP to invest in rubber-plantation project
Thursday, March 10th, 2011THE Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are set to invest in a rubber-plantation project in Bukidnon to provide additional funds for soldiers’ training and acquisition of military equipment, among others. In a statement, the DA said that, together with the AFP, it will convert a 10,000-hectare idle portion [...]
