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[Title] => PhilMech tests biodegradable fruit bag
[Summary] => The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) is testing a transparent biodegradable fruit bag that aims to solve the problems of plastic waste management.
[DatePublished] => 2016-01-09 09:00:00
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[AuthorID] => 1475310
[AuthorName] => Louise Maureen Simeon
[SectionName] => Agriculture
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[ArticleID] => 1377578
[Title] => DA turns over to farmers rice processing complex in Pangasinan
[Summary] => The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently turned over to farmers’ cooperatives in Sta. Barbara in Pangasinan a multi-million rice processing complex (RPC) established through the assistance of the Korean International Agency (KOICA).
[DatePublished] => 2014-10-08 00:00:00
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[Title] => Philmech to test compact corn mill prototype
[Summary] => The government’s primary agri-technology research agency is conducting a prototype testing on a compact corn mill that promises greater portability and milling efficiency than imported units.
[DatePublished] => 2014-04-20 00:00:00
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[Title] => Philmech tests betel nut, trichoderma as pest/fungal solutions
[Summary] => The technology and mechanization research arm of the agriculture department is expanding its initial research on the use of betel nut and trichoderma as organic pest and fungal infection control solutions.
[DatePublished] => 2013-09-15 00:00:00
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[Title] => Ika-4 nga rice processing center nadawat na
[Summary] => Nadawat sa Pilipinas ang ika upat ug katapusang Rice Processing Center (RPC) gikan sa Korea International Corporation Agency (KOICA).
[DatePublished] => 2013-07-27 00:00:00
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[AuthorID] => 1461623
[AuthorName] => Liezl Mabini Frasno
[SectionName] => Banat Balita
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[Title] => Philmech to put up more agri tramlines
[Summary] => The Philippine Center for Post Harvest and Mechanization (Philmech) intends to complete the construction of 32 new agricultural tramline systems (ATS) in various regions this year to help raise farmers’ incomes through lower transportation cost and less post-harvest loss.
[DatePublished] => 2013-04-18 00:00:00
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[Title] => PhilMech to distribute more farm machinery
[Summary] => The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) will distribute more farm machinery this year to support the government’s effort to achieve rice self-sufficiency.
[DatePublished] => 2013-02-18 00:00:00
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[Title] => Philmech sets test for new agri tech
[Summary] => The Philippine Center for Mechanization and Postharvest Development (Philmech) is setting for commercial testing next year four key agriculture technologies that are expected to contribute to the government’s goal of achieving self-sufficiency in food staples as well as maximizing the use of high value crops.
[DatePublished] => 2012-12-16 00:00:00
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[Title] => Level of farm mechanization in Phl rising
[Summary] => The level of farm mechanization in the country has risen to one horsepower per hectare (h/ha) from 0.52 hp/ha in the ‘90s, making it possible for the country to catch up with neighboring Southeast Asian countries by 2016, according to the latest survey done by the Philippine Center for Mechanization and Postharvest Development (Philmech).
[DatePublished] => 2012-12-15 00:00:00
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[Title] => PhilMech advances research on biocontrol agents
[Summary] => The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) is advancing its research in the use of bacteria and fungus to extend the shelf life of mangoes and fight pests that usually attack stored grains.
[DatePublished] => 2012-08-26 00:00:00
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