Bureau of Plant Industry-Los Baños Center

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY: DA-QARES AND BPI-LOS BAÑOS LAUNCH MUNGBEAN UPSCALING INITIATIVE

On May 12, 2026, Bureau of Plant Industry - Los Baños NCRDPSC, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture - Quezon Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (DA-QARES) successfully established a one-hectare mungbean production showcasing the high-yielding Pagasa 7 variety for the project titled “Upscaling of Technology for Mungbean Production”. This activity was actively participated by the BPI-LB Mungbean Team headed by Dr. Joel L. Adorada for the government's hands-on commitment to agricultural development. This collaborative initiative is designed to modernize domestic production and reduce national dependency on imported legumes. By establishing structured and science-based local production systems, the project aims to stabilize the domestic supply chain and integrate local yields directly into the industrial processing market.
Beyond local seed production, the project will also supply higher class seeds to local government units, agricultural cooperatives, and private processors to strengthen regional economic stability. Ultimately, this collaborative framework transitions traditional mungbean farming into a modernized and self-reliant agricultural sub-sector that reinforces national food security.

In Photos | “Sweet Returns: Efficient Management Practices for Profitable Farming of Guimaras Mangoes”

This year’s second installment of Veggie TechTalk atbp. Webinar gathered online participants from different parts of the country last May 13, 2026. The DA-Bureau of Plant Industry - Los Baños National Crop Research, Development, Production Support Center (DA-BPI LBNCRDPSC) held the 25th Veggie TechTalk webinar with the title “Sweet Returns: Efficient Management Practices for Profitable Farming of Guimaras Mangoes.”

This session was all about helping maximize mango harvest! Engr. Rhod Orquia shared the technologies and practices developed by DA BPI Guimaras N C R D P S C on efficient management practices to help boost yield; recommended mango varieties for a profitable farm; pest and disease control to management; and others. We also had a productive Q&A portion. Engr. Rhod gladly answered questions, covering everything from the early stages of planting all the way to proper post-harvest handling.

Missed the live broadcast? No need to worry! You can watch the full replay over on our Official YouTube Channel using the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/5cyzzvvy

Maraming salamat po sa muling pag-subaybay at kita-kits po tayo sa susunod na Veggie TechTalk atbp. Webinar ng BPI-Los Baños Center.

BPI-Los Baños NCRDPSC Conducts Seminar on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry, through the Los Baños National Crop Research, Development and Production Support Center, successfully conducted a Gender and Development (GAD) Seminar on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) on May 13, 2026.

The seminar was attended by the Center’s staff together with student interns. The activity was facilitated by Ms. Nikki L. Burata, Administrative Officer IV, and Mr. Mark Rafael L. Sasutona, Information Officer II, from the Department of National Defense - Office of Civil Defense CALABARZON. They discussed the Philippines’ vulnerability to disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. The resource speakers also discussed Republic Act No. 10121 and the four thematic areas of the Philippine DRRM System, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, coordination, and gender-responsive disaster risk reduction practices. Practical safety measures such as preparing emergency go-bags, identifying evacuation routes, and proper response during emergencies were likewise shared with the participants.

The activity strengthened the participants’ awareness and preparedness, highlighting the importance of collective responsibility in reducing disaster risks and protecting lives and property.

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