John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Asia / Pacific, Weather,
DA readies P852-M fund for typhoon-hit agri sector
(DA file photo) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) will assist farmers and fisherfolk in areas affected by Typhoon Odette using PHP852.47 standby funds. The budget includes PHP500 million Quick Response Fund for the rehabilitation of affected areas; PHP148-million worth of rice seeds; PHP57.6-million worth of corn seeds; PHP44.6-million worth of assorted vegetables; and PHP100 million under the Survival and Recovery Assistance Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will also provide PHP164 million worth of fingerlings and assistance while PHP625,150 worth of drugs and biologics will be provided for livestock and poultry needs. DA also announced that there are available funds from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation to indemnify affected farmers. The agency continues to conduct assessment of damage and losses brought by "Odette" in the agri-fisheries sector. It coordinates with concerned national government agencies, local government units, and disaster response-related offices. Prior to the typhoon, a total area of 11,454 hectares of rice have been harvested from Mimaropa, Regions 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 with an equivalent production of 34,433 metric tons amounting to PHP615.53 million. As for corn, 2,452 hectares have been harvested from Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Regions 8, 9, 11, and Caraga with an equivalent production of 6,965 metric tons amounting to PHP82.55 million. (PNA) }
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Ag Middle East,
Solar-based lift irrigation to be implemented across Jharkhand: Agri secy
Renewable energy based lift irrigation schemes will prove to be a game-changer for the agriculture sector in Jharkhand
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Education,
Biologist roots out solutions, creates tools to help others grow better crops - MixPoint
Biologist roots out solutions, creates tools to help others grow better crops
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Poultry, Economics, Beef Cattle, Genes /Genetics, Cellular Meat,
Will Lab-grown meat replace traditional meat soon?
Lab cultured meat: Are we going to a synthetic world?
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Economics, Sustainability, Pollinators,
BSU sustainability project: Many threats to modern bee populations exist in the Midwest
Specialist: Largest threat to bees is a parasite that attacks the bee’s bloodstream, which leads to a high mortality rate.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ,
Agriculture is booming, but are women and Indigenous people being left out?
National Agriculture Day is a day to celebrate farmers, but women and Indigenous people still face enormous challenges in the sector.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest, Research,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, Research, Weather, Food Security/Shortage,
Agriculture and conservation objectives do not have to be in conflict - Florida News Times
Graphical abstraction. Credit: DOI: 10.1016 / j.oneear.2021.10.014 Crop and livestock production is one of the major contributors to global biodiversity loss. As the demand for land for food production continues to grow, undoing the decline in global biodiversity and feeding the world is one of the greatest challenges of our time. New research shows that …
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Fertilizer, Coronavirus/COVID,
Fertilizer prices continue record climb - AgriLife Today
High commodity prices continued to present opportunities for profits despite soaring fertilizer prices over recent weeks.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Europe, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
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