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INDOOR GARDENING

Details: Written by AGRI INFO DAVAO; Published: 21 March 2020; Hits: 501

INDOOR GARDENING | When social distancing is the "in thing" and #stayathome is what our authorities are asking, then try indoor gardening.

Ornamentals may not feed our body but it can nourish our soul especially when boredome strikes.

"Plants improve the quality of people's lives. At home, plants enhance mental, physical, and social health," says Better Homes and Gardens publication.

"People who work with or near plants and flowers have lower blood pressure, less stress, and increased sense of well- being.

Science research bears out these and other benefits of sharing indoor spaces with plants from bolstering serenity to reducing depression, soothing the senses, and evoking happy memories," the book wrote.

In this time when we are all advised to stay at home, why not make it the time to overcome boredom by discovering your green thumb. | via RAFIS11

BIRD FLU FREE

Details: Written by AGRI INFO DAVAO; Published: 17 March 2020; Hits: 358

Walay natala nga kaso sa Bird Flu dinhi sa Davao Region. Magpadayon kini kung kita magtinabangay hilabi na ang mga poultry raisers.

UNSAON PAGLIKAY SA BIRD FLU DINHA SA INYONG MGA BINUHING MANOK? Palihog basaha.

LEADING WOMEN

Details: Written by AGRI INFO DAVAO; Published: 15 March 2020; Hits: 347

LEADING WOMEN | Merlyn Sanchez Sonajo, of New Santiago, Asuncion, Davao del Norte exemplifies how rural women could help in promoting organic agriculture to reduce production cost and promote sustainable farming.

Eager to learn new technologies, she is an avid listener of "MagUmasenso Ta," DA-XI's radio program and puts into practice the knowledge and information she acquired. This include the use of biological control agents such as Trichogramma, tiny wasps that kills destructive insects on corn and vegetables.

"We started with a makeshift laboratory inside our house just to multiply the biocon agents and apply it in our farm. With this, we were able to produce corn and vegetables sans chemical pesticide application which reduced our production cost," she said adding that she shares the trichogramma cards to her fellow farmers.

Her efforts of promoting organic farming eventually paid off as the municipal government of Asuncion granted her request for a village-type biocon laboratory which was turned over to their community in December last year.

The bio agent produced at the laboratory are distributed free of cost to the farmers and will be made available year round.

Merlyn also devotes part of her time as the Secretary of the Davao Region School-on-the-Air (SOA) Coordinators Farmers Association where she pushed for its accreditation as well as in institutionalization of SOA for technologies and valuable information to reach more farmers in the region.

BOOSTING IMMUNE SYSTEM

Details: Written by AGRI INFO DAVAO; Published: 14 March 2020; Hits: 831

BOOSTING IMMUNE SYSTEM | In the light of growing concerns on Corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19), let us ensure that our body's immune system is strong.

A strong immune system can help us fight infections of COVID-19 and other viruses and speed up recovery after an infection.

Fruits and vegetables of various colors are important for the body to replenish and strengthen one's immunity. Fruits and vegetables contain Vitamin C, E, and antioxidants that can enhance the immune system to fight against infections and pathogens.

Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables will not only help boost our immune system but also boost the income of our local farmers.

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