Site Validation Archives - Philippine Rubber Research Institute

PRRI Conducts Field Validation of PLFD-Affected Farms in Davao de Oro and Bukidnon

𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝑳𝑭𝑫-𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒔
𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒐 𝒅𝒆 𝑶𝒓𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒐𝒏
Mr. Roman Dagdag from the Crop Management Division of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI-CMD) conducted field validation in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, and Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, from October 8-12 and 15-19, 2024. Working in coordination with the City and Municipal Agriculturist Office, Mr. Dagdag and the team assessed farms suspected of having Pesta Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD). Findings revealed moderate to severe infections, with nearly all trees showing signs of infection, accompanied by photo documentation.
PRRI is committed to ensuring that affected farms receive the necessary assistance. Moreover, we would like to extend our gratitude to the cooperative personnel from the Monkayo and Malaybalay Municipal Agricultural offices.
#PRRI-CMD #FightAgainstPLFD #ValidationTeam

Search for the Largest and Oldest Rubber Tree in the Philippines

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
Mr. Jose M. Remollo III, Science Research Specialist I, Mr. Jovanie F. Mejio, Science Research Assistant, Mr. Jay-em-em Jumawan, Research Assistant, and Ms. Vivian M. Calambro, Science Research Specialist II recently conducted the first leg of evaluation for the shortlisted entries in connection with the search for the ‘Largest and Oldest Rubber Tree in the Philippines’ contest on October 8-11, 2024. Three rubber trees were visited and validated in Basilan province while nine rubber trees were shortlisted in Zamboanga Sibugay for their girth size and age.
The PRRI team will be conducting further validations in other regions in the following weeks.
#PRRI #OldestRubberTree #LargestRubberTree #PhilippineRubber

PRRI Staff Conducts Re-Evaluation of PLFD-infected Plantations in Agusan Del Sur

𝗣𝗥𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲-𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗟𝗙𝗗-𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿

September 11-13, 2024 || The Philippine Rubber Research Institute – Crop Management Division (PRRI-CMD), represented by Mr. Kim Gonzales and Ms. Kerl Teves, conducted a re-evaluation of PLFD-infected plantations treated under the Quick Response Fund (QRF) following a courtesy visit to the Municipal Agriculturists of Trento, Ms. Deolita D. Abadillo, and Bunawan, Engr. Rey S. Epañola, in Agusan del Sur.

The purpose of the re-evaluation was to monitor, validate findings in the field, and document the results. The team utilized drone technology to capture aerial footage of the affected areas, assessing the incidence of Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD) impacting local rubber plantations, which included seven plantations in Trento and six in Bunawan.

This observation occurred nine months after treatment applications were implemented. The activity stems from the initiative of the PRRI Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Eusala to gauge the disease’s impact and to further develop effective management strategies for local rubber producers.

#ReAssessmentTrentoBunawan #PLFDConcern #MAOAgusanDelSur

PRRI Staff Corrdinates with Gingoog Agricultural Team Experts

𝑷𝑹𝑹𝑰 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒈 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔

GINGOOG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL || Ms. Ma. Nita Roldan, Science Research Analyst (PRRI) And Mr. Glenn Corpuz, Project Assistant II of Crop Management Division (CMD) of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) along with a team of agricultural experts, Mr. John Helbert Galili, Agriculturist I (City Agriculture Office of Gingoog) Mr. Rolly Arconada, Agricultural Technician (City Agriculture Office of Gingoog) Mr. Bruce Condeza, Farm Foreman (City Agriculture Office of Gingoog) conducted validation of the list of rubber farmers, assessed the severity of pests and diseases affecting rubber plantations, particularly Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease (PLFD), coordinated the distribution of agricultural inputs, and facilitated drone operations to capture aerial footage of the rubber plantations last September 11-13, 2024.

#Checkn Validation #AssessmentOfPestNDisease #PLFD #DroneAerialOperations

PRRI’s Agricultural Advancements: Assessing Rubber Nursery and Budwood Garden in Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte

The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) has recently carried out site validations and assessments in two barangays in Zamboanga to enhance rubber cultivation in the area. The assessments aimed to evaluate the feasibility and condition of rubber nurseries and budwood gardens, as well as the need for infrastructural improvements.

The PRRI staff visited Barangay Tambanan, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, on January 11, 2024, to assess the potential of establishing a rubber nursery there. They also discussed the broader development plans for the area with the manager of TARBEMCO, a local cooperative. On January 10, 2024, they visited Barangay Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, to check the state of the STANDECO-PRRI Rubber Budwood Garden Nursery, which aims to produce 50,000 rubber seedlings.

These assessments are part of PRRI’s efforts to advance rubber cultivation in the region, which can provide economic benefits and environmental sustainability for the local communities. By collaborating with local stakeholders and addressing the infrastructural needs, PRRI hopes to create a conducive environment for rubber farming. PRRI is committed to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and driving positive change in the Philippine agricultural landscape.