Industry perspectives in pest control in the humid tropics [Philippines].
1986
Gonzales J.C. Jr.
Although stored products insects cause postharvest losses of rice and maize estimated at 5-10% annual production in the Philippines, a look at the flow of grain in the trade from farm level through the diffrent stages shows that few steps are taken to prevent these losses. Only a limited number of grain processors and the National Food Authority [Philippines], a government agency, institute any kind of measure to control insect infestation in stored grain. Storage, grain trading, and pest control practices in the Philippines are outlined, and recommendations are made for research and development work at farm and warehouse level aimed at reducing storage losses. It is pointed out that the yellow maize which is often imported to make up for shortages in feed grains could be replaced by domestic production if losses were reduced.
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