Coconut-based farming systems in the Bicol Region [Philippines]
1994
Dancel, M.J. | Orolfo, E.B. (Department of Agriculture - Region 5, Pili, Camarines Sur (Philippines). Research Div.)
The Bicol Region [Philippines] used to be one of the leading coconut and copra producers in the country in the late 50s. The occurrence of cadang-cadang disease, however, drastically reduced coconut production in the area. Because of this problem, farmers planted intercrops under coconut. Most studies on CBFS [coconut-based farming systems] were conducted under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture - Regional Integrated Agricultural Research System (RIARS). These studies involved fertilizer management on cassava varieties, green corn, and peanut; planting density of cassava and upland gabi; adaptation trials of promising varieties of bush sitao; and coconut-based cropping pattern with pineapple, bush sitao, and upland rice. The present research thrusts of the region are to further screen shade-tolerant cultivars with emphasis on root crops and indigenous vegetables, as well as crop-livestock integration
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