Up to the present time so far as search has revealed very little has been published upon the subject of economic entomology in the Philippine Islands. In the several admirable works on the entomology of the Archipelago^ we find not only that the economic side has been entirely neglected, but also that the same thing is true from the biological standpoint. <the research is clickable through here>
Fermentation, drying & roasting: critical stages to produce chocolate products
(Commercial cacao plantation (Indonesia, 1990s)
(Hands-on Cacao Planters side by side expatriates & locals producing DFCB)
I would like to sing Strawberry Fields Forever by the Beatles but after visting the nursery this morning and stayed to watch the sunset, I got amazed at nature’s magnificence and how the universe brought everything together at the right place and at the right time.
Having a flat land, you need to think of ways to supply your seedlings with the right nourishment. Yes, sunshine is good, the soil is fertile but what about the water?
At the back of the nursery water supply is abundant. This was the perfect time to place irrigation water lines in preparation of summer.
Team PDS Antipuluan hand-in-hand made the work run smoothly and successfully. Soon after, they were chatting and laughing as they continued grafting.
After a long day, I sit back and thank the heavens for the blessings showered upon us. As I have continously adviced new members visiting or helping at the farm, there will be enough sunshine to help us through when you are around. With a solid team of passionate people, this piece of land will soon have the GOLDEN BEANS forever.
— Christopher Fadriga
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(2014 Study CPB-Contorl)
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With my team’s help, there will be enough sunshine to help us through until harvest. Thank you for entrusting the care for our golden babies. – Chris Fadriga
Here at my farm and nursery in Atipuluan, Bago City, Negros Occidental, I am the “caretaker” of about 25,000 seedlings that will be the rootstock for this year’s planting season.
We will be grafting W10 scions for the funding program.
