The Philippines ranks high among mineral-rich countries– third in gold, fourth in copper, and fifth in nickel deposits – according to a policy note of the Mining Industry Coordinating Council. A report by the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) puts the operating metallic mines of nickel deposits in the...
Bayawan City farmers, stakeholders learn about BIOTECH’s biofertilizers and biopesticides
A training-workshop and field demonstration conducted by BIOTECH’s Program for Agriculture and Forestry (BAFP) introduced its array of biofertilizers, biopesticides, and composting technologies to farmers, farmer-leaders, and technical staff in the coastal city of Bayawan, Negros Oriental last 19-22 September 2023. The activity is expected to pave the way for...
Laguna province promotes UPLB-BIOTECH’s biofertilizers, biostimulants, and microbial pesticides for sustainable agriculture
With the mission of disseminating the potential of biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture, BIOTECH’s Program for Agriculture and Forestry (BAFP) introduced its well-researched and developed technologies to around 150 farmers and Local Government Unit(LGU) constituents from different municipalities in the province of Laguna last 1-2 March 2023 in a training seminar...
Oryzinc™ – A Sustainable Solution for Rice Biofortification and Soil Zinc-Solubilization
Did you know that one of the most important micronutrients for plant growth and development is also a vital nutrient for human health? Zinc, a mineral often overlooked, plays a crucial role in plant and human biology. Without enough zinc in the soil, plants can suffer from stunted growth, lower...
Insulin plant beverage gets boost from UPLB-BIOTECH’s MONASCUS red
With this, InsuPlus, originally called InsuJuice, stands to benefit people who have elevated blood sugar or those with diabetes and those who have high body cholesterol levels. InsuPlus, a beverage made of extracts from the leaves of insulin plants or spiral flag (Chamaecostus cuspidatus), is a product of Ultimate Sams Herbs, a startup company based...
UPLB-BIOTECH technology enhances hog immunity and rids farms of stench
What? This microscopic, single-celled organism can really enhance the immunity of swine from diseases and help get rid of the stench that swine-raising causes. Yes! This group of good bacteria promises to save the day, as it has for some backyard hog raisers in the province of Batangas. But not...
UPLB-BIOTECH’s Bio N may help ease PH farmers’ fertilizer woes
Philippine agriculture is taking a hit from multiple fronts in the midst of the war waged by Russia in Ukraine. One of these is the shortage of and skyrocketing prices of fertilizers caused by the increase in oil prices and because 40% of the global requirement of fertilizers comes from...
There is beauty from waste
The all-natural or organic content is getting a foothold in the beauty industry judging by their increasing visibility in advertisements. We are not just talking about make up palettes, but also skin care products like lotions, hand sanitizers, liquid soaps, shampoo, and even sunscreens. This is opportune for a product...
Goodbye ‘red alert’ with Monascus Red!
Red is the color of fire, energy, and passion. It is said to fuel not only the emotions, but also one’s metabolism and appetite, making it an ideal color for food products and advertisements. But with the enticing hues and shades of red in food products, beverages, and even cosmetics,...
A biofertilizer for the new era of sugarcane
The heydays of the sugar industry in the 1950s to the early 1970s created wealth and defined socio-economic hierarchy and power in the country. Much has since changed. For one, sugarcane farming is no longer exclusive to the hacienderos. The Sugar Regulatory Administration reported in 2017 that 79% of sugarcane...