The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) joins the opening ceremony of the 6th Plant Convergence: Philippine International Plant Show at Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle.

­­ The event aims to celebrate and promote the diversity of local horticulture, bringing together plant enthusiasts from all walks of life. It also serves as a platform for garden owners, collectors, breeders, and nurseries across the country to connect, share information, and expand their networks. ­ The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was led by QC Parks continue reading : The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) joins the opening ceremony of the 6th Plant Convergence: Philippine International Plant Show at Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle.

Field Monitoring and Validation of Onion Armyworm Infestation in Region II

­ The Bureau of Plant Industry – Crop Pest Management Division, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture – Nueva Vizcaya Experimental Station (DA-NVES) and staff from Municipal Agriculture Office of Aritao, Bambang and Dupax del Sur conducted field monitoring and validation of onion armyworm infestation. This collaborative initiative aimed to assess and address pest continue reading : Field Monitoring and Validation of Onion Armyworm Infestation in Region II

Pomological Evaluation & Field Practicum for Plant Nursery Evaluators and Plant Material Inspectors in Palawan

­ Participants from the Luzon Cluster took part in a hands-on pomological evaluation as part of a refresher training for plant material inspectors and nursery evaluators. ­ A field practicum was held at the nursery and certified cashew mother tree plantation, home to over 200 mother trees, at the DA-Palawan Agricultural Center in Puerto Princesa continue reading : Pomological Evaluation & Field Practicum for Plant Nursery Evaluators and Plant Material Inspectors in Palawan

JICA OIC 40th Founding Anniversary

­ Mr. El-Khaled Dangli Gordolan, station manager of the Bureau of Plant Industry – National Plant Quarantine Services Division (BPI-NPQSD) in General Santos City, extends his greetings to the JICA Okinawa International Center (JICA OIC) as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. ­ Mr. Gordolan attended “Practical Plant Quarantine Techniques for Exporting Agricultural Products (Treatment for continue reading : JICA OIC 40th Founding Anniversary