Rice farmers in for more bountiful harvests with DOST-formulated growth promoter 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Dhel NazarioGreater harvests are forthcoming for Filipino farmers with the availability of the radiation-processed Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (PGP) formulated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Not only will the PGP increase the number of cavans, but it will also make each cavan heavier and fully-laden with rice. With the PGP, farmers could earn up to an additional P16,000, or more than $300 – an increase in income of over 19 percent. Farmers can maximize the potential yield of their crops when using PGP in conjunction with more efficient farming methods and proper timing.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 19, 2019 07:41 UTC