DAVAO CITY – The banana industry in Davao region is currently facing a significant downturn, especially among small-scale growers, as Cavendish banana production continues to fall due to the combined impact of Panama disease and the El Niño phenomenon. IRENEO Dalayon, chief executive officer of...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is positive that Japan will consider the Philippines’ proposal for reduced tariffs on banana exports in a bid to strengthen its market share on the popular commodity. In a press briefing on Monday, March 17, DA Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Arnel...
(Unsplash) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has called for the resumption of the general review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Agreement (PJEPA) in the hopes of eliminating or reducing tariffs on key Philippine agricultural products, particularly...
The Philippines has requested Japan to consider enhanced market access for cavendish bananas in exchange for Japan’s interest for market access of its automotive products. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual and Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and...
The Philippines will focus on market access for agricultural products once the Japanese agrees to a definite schedule for a general review of their bilateral free trade agreement - Philippines Japan Economic Partnership (PJEPA), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. DTI’s Special Trade...
Locally developed biocontrol agent and biopesticide ACTICon was found to be effective in reducing mortality rate in Cavendish bananas infected with Panama disease, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. Biocontrol agent and biopesticide ACTICon (DOST-PCAARRD) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
Eating bananas and drinking tea are both healthy and enjoyable. But afterwards, they can leave waste in the form of banana peels and used tea leaves. Even the process of making tea generates a lot of waste such as tea dust. Photo by Mareefe from Pexels Luckily, a team of Indian scientists...
Bananas are widely consumed around the world. Yet despite its popularity, eating one that’s either under ripe or overripe can be an unpleasant experience. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if a banana is past its prime. Green bananas bought from the store usually take three to four days...
