Davao granted Machinery Aid worth P65M

by Raffy Rico | Sep 12, 2020 |

Last Sep.8, 2020, twenty-three groups of farmers from the Davao region received a machinery grant...

PHilMech distributes more farm machines

by Raffy Rico | Aug 11, 2020 |

Under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Component, six regions...

Da-BAR Pinondohan ang Pagpoproseso sa pagawa ng Coco Water

by Raffy Rico | Jul 30, 2019 |

Masasabing ang puno ng niyog ay makikita saan mang lugar sa Pilipinas particular sa mga probinsiya. Ang bunga ng niyog ay maraming pakinabang, particular ang laman ng bunga nito na maaaring gawing pangata sa gulay ang katas...

Achieving quality coffee through postharvest technology system

by Raffy Rico | May 6, 2019 |

by Leoveliza C. Fontanil Coffee is one important drink that Filipinos are familiar with. Studies have shown that today’s demand for coffee is increasing by 2.4 percent every year. It is projected to rise in the coming years, as...

PhilRice, PhilMech launch new brown rice technology in Negros

by Raffy Rico | Jul 24, 2018 |

The Philippine Center for PostHarvest Mechanization and Development (PhilMech) in partnership...

Introducing the simple, inexpensive, yet accurate coffee moisture meter

by Raffy Rico | Nov 6, 2017 |

Written by: Ofelia F. Domingo DOST-PCAARRD S&T Media Service Now there is a simple,...

DOST Dela Peña acknowledged the outputs of rice R&D

by Raffy Rico | Sep 18, 2016 |

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña acknowledged the...

Scientist is new PhilMech Head

by Raffy Rico | Jul 26, 2016 |

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel” Manny” Piñol has appointed Dr. Dionisio G. Alvindia, a scientist...

Private sector emulating DA’s farm mechanization program

by Raffy Rico | Jan 9, 2016 |

The Department of Agriculture said today the private sector is starting to see the benefits of farm mechanization program that government has initiated and is beginning to “go with the program.” Agriculture Secretary Proceso...

PhilMech, KOICA back increased Ylang-Ylang oil production

by Raffy Rico | Jul 2, 2015 |

By: VERONICA A. HERNANDEZ A project by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) will make Tarlac the top producer of...

PhilMech readies three bio-organic solutions

by Raffy Rico | Jul 2, 2015 |

By VERONICA A. HERNANDEZ The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) has come up with three types of organic solutions for controlling pests and fungi, which all have promising potential...

PhilMech readies three bio-organic solutions

by Raffy Rico | Apr 27, 2015 |

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) has come up with three types of organic solutions for controlling pests and fungi, which all have promising potential for mass use in the country....

Nueva Ecija NGO opens training hub for MSMEs, farmers

by Raffy Rico | Apr 2, 2015 |

TALAVERA, NUEVA ECIJA- Micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and small farmers in Nueva Ecija and nearby provinces will soon benefit from a modern training center inaugurated in this town. Dubbed as the Talavera...

Policies to enact to attract youth to farming

by Estrella Gallardo | Jan 25, 2015 |

There is a need for the country (Philippines) and the region (Southeast Asia) to enact policies that will attract younger people into the agriculture sector, the position of Ana P. Sibayan of the Pambansang Kilusan ng mga...