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A study  done by the South Korea Rural Development Administration-National Research Institute (RDA-NRI) found that the use of UV irradiation effectively fortified levels of vitamins C and E in some leafy vegetables.


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A new study on the nutritive value of sweet potato conducted by the Rural Development Administration (RDA) of South Korea and conveyed to the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) by the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) of Taiwan, shows that sweet potato contains antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid, isoclorogenic acid, and caffeic acid.


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The May 31-June 4 17th meeting of the TAC of the Taiwan-based Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) will be held in this town with the theme "Information Technology in Agricultural Extension."


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Use charcoal made from bamboo to control it, advised the National Livestock Research Institute (NLRI) in Suweon, Republic of Korea (ROK).


This bit of information is being shared by NLRI to the Philippines through the Los-Baños PCARRD. The result of the scientific study was received by PCARRD from the Taiwan-based Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC), which is assisting Asia/Pacific countries to enhance their agricultural development.


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"I learned about lactobacilli microorganisms during a  bio-composting scholarship in Suweon, South Korea, which was sponsored by the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center. In South Korea, these microorganisms are used to convert  agricultural farm waste into organic fertilizer," he said.


When he returned home, Sianghio linked up with friends to  put up Lacto Asia-Pacific Corp. The company  produces  a composting medium from organic wastes under the brand name, Happy Soil. 


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Research boosts Philippine cut flower industry

By Rudy A. Fernandez | February 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Want to prolong the vase life of your flowers?

Business As Usual

Durian rind good raw material for paper

October 7, 2007 - 12:00am

Agriculture

Ultraviolet rays can fortify vegetable vitamins, minerals

September 18, 2005 - 12:00am

Functional substances in fresh vegetables, such as vitamins and minerals, can be fortified with the use of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. A study done by the South Korea Rural Development Administration-National...

Agriculture

Sweet potato contains anti-aging nutrients

September 19, 2004 - 12:00am

Sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.) is a vegetable rich in antioxidants and other nutrients useful in maintaining a healthy body. A new study on the nutritive value of sweet potato conducted by the Rural Development...

Agriculture

Taiwan-based international body sets meeting in RP

May 31, 2004 - 12:00am

LOS BANOS, Laguna – For the first time, the biennial meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of an international center will be held in the Philippines. The May 31-June 4 17th meeting of the TAC of...

Business

Bamboo charcoal can ‘deodorize’ cow farms

March 28, 2004 - 12:00am

Bother by the foul odor in your animal farms? Use charcoal made from bamboo to control it, advised the National Livestock Research Institute (NLRI) in Suweon, Republic of Korea (ROK). This bit of information is...

Agriculture

Trash talk

By Criselda Codera | February 3, 2003 - 12:00am

Rolando Sianghio named his company after a bacteria. "I learned about lactobacilli microorganisms during a bio-composting scholarship in Suweon, South Korea, which was sponsored by the Food and Fertilizer...

Business As Usual