Some of the hybrid corn varieties of German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG have yielded 8.3 metric tons per hectare (MT/ha) in a government-led farm competition held in Asturias, the biggest corn-production town in Cebu. A statement showed that three hybrid corn varieties of Bayer,...
German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG targets to capture a huge population of Filipino farmers who don't use personal protective equipment (PPE) for its newest product offering — a safety kit that aims to protect agricultural workers from chemical hazards of their work. A statement...
German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG is now inviting the youth to apply for the virtual 2021 Youth Ag Summit (YAS), an agriculture entrepreneurship and leadership skills training. A statement showed that applications are now open for YAS, a global forum and biennially organized...
German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG has put up a community vegetable farm in Calauan, Laguna in a bid to contribute to providing livelihood to residents in the area. “We’re excited to have this second opportunity to reach out to communities and promote agriculture for both food...
To over 8 MT per hectare A mechanized farming system, designed by Bayer Crop Science (BSC), has helped rice farmers in Paniqui, Tarlac yield over 8 metric tons (MT) in one hectare amid reduced labor, a statement showed. Grain-filled harvest from Arize 8433 hybrid rice seed in Brgy Sampot, Paniqui,...
Artificial intelligence-driven drone has started revolutionizing Philippines’ rice farming n as Bayer Crop Science (BCS) completed a “drone seeding” demonstration in Paniqui, Tarlac that is significantly eliminating costly and time-consuming labor in rice planting. A technology demonstration...
With fall armyworm (FAW) continuously infesting farms across the country, corn farmers are facing a bigger problem than declining farm-gate prices. The infestation’s estimated loss in the economy? Around P20 billion. A statement showed that the government now sees a P20-billion economic...
Bayer Crop Science (BSC), a company of German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG, will give incentives to farmers who will adopt "climate-smart" practices in order to reinforce its commitment to nature-friendly and sustainable food systems amid COVID-19 pandemic. Photo Credit:...
