BASILAN PROVINCE|| Mr. Ronie Magdua, Science Research Analyst (SRA) and Mr. Demosthenes Pico, Project Technical Assistant I of the Crop Management Division (CMD) – Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) collaborated with Basilan OIC-Provincial Agriculturist Surhayda T. Aguisanda with Mr. Alex Cotales, Agriculturist II and the Latuan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (LARBENCO) Manager, Mr. Cristino Bacor, to conduct field validation and monitoring for potential areas for establishment of a Rubber Nursery, Budwood Garden, and plantations. Additionally, the team also conducted a survey on the prevalence of Pinhole Borers and re-assessed the treated PLFD-infected rubber plantations last September 10-13, 2024.

The collaboration aims to establish a Rubber Nursery and Budwood Garden in Basilan under the Production Support Services program. The activities conducted included field validation and monitoring of prospective areas for the establishment of these facilities. The team successfully identified two suitable areas for the Rubber Nursery and one for the Budwood Garden, with soil sampling conducted to assess the land’s viability.

Additionally, the team collected and surveyed the prevalence of Pinhole Borers, a significant pest affecting rubber plantations, and re-assessed treated PLFD-infected rubber plantations in the region. This thorough approach not only addresses current challenges but also promotes sustainable practices in rubber cultivation. The event also included a courtesy visit to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist and LARBENCO management, reinforcing the collaborative spirit among the agencies involved. 

PRRI strongly believes that this partnership is a vital step in enhancing rubber production in Basilan, ultimately supporting local farmers and contributing to the region’s agricultural development towards a GOMA-gaan buhay!

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