The Philippines now has its first mobile soil laboratory, providing economical and accurate soil analysis to Filipino farmers.Inside the country's first Mobile Soil Laboratory (Mark Balmores)President Marcos inaugurated the first-ever Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) in a ceremony at the Malacañan...
President Marcos has lamented the lack of soil analysis in the country which, he said, is crucial in aiding farmers in knowing what crops are suitable on their lands.President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presides over the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) meeting on Agriculture Recommendations at...
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Some 86 years ago, American President Franklin D. Roosevelt penned a thought-provoking letter addressed to all state governors urging them to find effective soil management practices in their respective areas. "The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself," he...
The Philippines intends to attain a stronger national soil health strategy that would lead to an increased agricultural productivity through an agreement with Australia.President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sign the Joint Declaration on Strategic...
Fertilizer management plays a crucial role in rice production for several reasons. Firstly, it is necessary to achieve optimum yield. By providing the right balance of nutrients, fertilizers support the healthy growth and development of rice plants, leading to higher productivity and maximizing crop...
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Soil pH is an important factor in farming because it influences many aspects of plant growth and development. It is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is expressed on a scale ranging from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. In general, plants grow best when the soil pH...
The Philippines' soils are under threat, and this could lead to a "worse crisis" in the future if neglected.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. sounded this alarm during the first National Soil Health Summit on Wednesday, June 21.
"Needless to say, our soil is under threat and to continue...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the government is exploring rainwater technologies that are deemed helpful to mitigate El Niño in the country.
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel B. Pabalate)
Marcos bared this during the first National Soil Health Summit on...
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The use of heavy machinery and the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides to increase production have become the cause of soil loss and degradation. Furthermore, disturbing the soil from intensive tillage releases stored carbon dioxide as a greenhouse air...
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Israeli designers came up with a 3D-printing machine that could print seeded soil. The machine was unveiled as part of Jerusalem Design Week 2022. The designers presented an installation that featured several structures built by their robot. With proper...
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Farm vehicles are now approaching the weight of sauropods. At a weight of 60-80 tons, these long-necked creatures are known as the largest dinosaurs to have ever existed. Having farm vehicles as heavy as them is no feat to be proud of. Researchers even believe...
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Soil testing allows farmers to identify the nutrient content of their soil, thereby helping them make better decisions with what amendments to apply. It may seem like a daunting task, but there are both low-tech and high-tech solutions that farmers can use so...
