Philippines

Project Sarai Technologies for Climate-Smart Agricultural in the Philippines

Artemio M. Salazar, Bryan Paul L. Altoveros, Concepcion L. Khan, Decibel F. Eslava, Edna A. Aguilar, Felino P. Lansigan, Janah P. Monsanto, Jo-Ann P. Abrencillo, Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, Melvin D. Ebuenga, Moises A. Dorado, Nelio C. Altoveros, Ranzivelle Marianne L. Roxas-Villanueva, Rendendo F. Mata, Roger A. Luyun Jr, Rona F. Barbarona, Victorino A. Bato
ABSTRACT The Philippines, being located in the Asian region that is frequently visited by typhoons, is considered to be one of the most vulnerable countries to hazards brought about by bad weather conditions. With an increasing frequency of stronger typhoons coupled with severe flooding during...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
2,450
146

Remote Sensing, UAV and Spectroscopy: A Game Changer in Philippine Agriculture

Ronaldo T. Alberto
ABSTRACT With the availability of various satellite data sources such as Landsat and Sentinel images, use of spectral data and its application in agriculture are currently being tried and tested in the Philippines. These moderate to high resolution satellite imageries provide spectral variability...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
793
96

The Kalahan Educational Foundation: on the Ground Initiative for Forest Conservation and Culture Preservation

Catherine C. de Luna, Josephine E. Garcia, Juan M. Pulhin
ABSTRACT The forest conservation including biodiversity and culture preservation among the Ikalahans of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines has been documented to be successful. Facilitating factors for its successful implementation include recognition of rights within the ancestral domain through secured...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
2,395
77

Problems and Opportunities of Dragon Fruit Production in the Philippines

Teddy F. Tepora
ABSTRACT Dragon fruit is among the most nutritious and wonderful exotic fruits in the world.  Dragon fruit production is a profitable enterprise and a promising means of raising the income of farmers in the Philippines.  The continuously increasing land area planted to dragon fruit...
Country: Philippines Topic: Production policy
14,834
562

Precision Agriculture for Rice Production in the Philippines

Jasper G. Tallada
ABSTRACT The Philippine population will increase to 128 million by 2030 and 142 million by 2040 based on medium assumptions using the year 2000 census. With the new rice tarrification bill and influx of cheaper imported rice, the concomitant reduction of domestic rice prices from USD 0.80 per kg...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
6,630
342

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