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This post was sent by Mr. Edgardo Conde via SMS. Abaca farming....but can u enlighten me on its effect socialy & environmentally? Tnx |
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Dear Mr. Conde, Greetings! I don't understand what you mean by effect of abaca farming, but let me share to you some facts about abaca. Abaca is the source of raw materials for making ropes, production of non-woven textiles and handicrafts, sinamay, and industrial applications among others. In the online course you will see the different application/uses of abaca fiber and by-products. Abaca is also one of the country's export products. Mercedes Benz for one is using abaca fiber in the manufacture of their cars (particularly for the windshield and upholstery). In terms of enviromental impact, planting abaca is one of the most effective prevention of soil erosion in hilly areas. As a raw material, abaca is highly biodegradable that's why it's preferred by most manufacturers looking for alternatives. We (the courseware developers) hope that by offering this online course on abaca we can raise the level of awareness, among the stakeholders, on the importance of abaca as an export-oriented product. I hope this answered your query. If you have further queries, just post it here and we will reply to you the soonest possible time. Have fun. Dennis Boyd R. Baltazar, Abaca Production Courseware Developer/ELO Coordinator, ATI-RTC VIII, VSU, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte |
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Hi, this is just a drop of an idea from a non-agriculturist, do forgive me for not being very specific. Abaca is one of the flagship products in Bicol, however the fiber is no longer as widely produced here as it was before (I am thinking as far back as the 1970s) because of severe pest and disease infestation. It seems that abaca cannot be planted in an area where corn is grown because corn serve as host for a major pest/pests that attacks the abaca plant. So perhaps amidst all the many economic advantages of the crop, there is one possible downside to it (but I guess it is not unresolvable) - you cannot plant corn in the same area which is another important crop for us in the Philippines. Please do correct me if I am wrong. I am an abaca advocate myself because we cannot simply live without it especially in Bicol, considering its many modern and traditional uses, as well as being biodegradable. |
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Hello Prime, What you mentioned in your message is true, corn among other crops serves as hosts of vectors that could cause diseases to abaca. We in Region 8 also have felt the impact of these diseases particularly bugtok since year 2000. Measures have been instituted to prevent/contain/eradicate these diseases. For our part, we at ATI-RTC VIII is currently developing an e-course on Abaca Pest and Disease Management, in the hope to help equip our technicians and farmer-leaders the necessary knowledge to deal with these pest and diseases in abaca. Currently it is being perused by our SMS and we are hoping to submit it to the quality circle soon. |
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Abaca is not the only thing that decreases in their respective provinces. Because our leaders have chosen to rebuild our country into an industrialized one, many farming areas have been taken and made into towering companies. Our agriculture is gravely depleting, and to think that our country was so blessed to have such prosperous soil for different kinds of agriculture. We are an agricultural country, and yet, we chose to ignore our natural alignment and forge an industrialized country. This is a message to all. Love our country as how it stands. Of course, I am not protesting against innovation and development, but we should still keep our forests and farms alive. When the world falls into a state of starvation, we'd live for these blessings of rich soil and abundant forests... |
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Can you please recommend an existing Abaca plantation that i can visit around mindanao. Contact details would be of great help. Thanks |
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Magandang araw po Sir Dennis! :) Isa po akong OFW based here in Abu Dhabi. Mayroon po kaming mag-asawa na bagong tanim na abaca sa 4.5 hectares na lupa namin sa Boston, Davao Oriental.Gusto po sana naming makahingi ang advise sa inyo kung saan puwedeng makakuha ng actual training (ukod po sa online course na ibinibigay ng e-extension.gov.ph) sa abaca farm practices or acquire knowledge on the proper cultural management of abaca, get an update on the market opportunities and trends of abaca industry and the many uses of abaca that we need to know. Waiting for your reply. :) Jojo Moreno OFW/Farmer |
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