Research Development and Extension 
   (RDE) PROGRAMS    
Profitable and Sustainable Eggplant Production
Target:
Reduction in pesticide usage by 50% through the use of resistant varieties and biological and cultural methods.
Off-Season Tomato Production
Target:
Increase in off-season production through better varieties and cultural methods.
Protected Cultivation and Organic Gardens
Target: 
Increase in organic vegetable production 20%.
 

 

Enhancing Competitiveness in Onion and Shallots
Target:
Increase in export by 20% through early yellow onion production and increase in yield of shallots through virus elimination

Squash for Processing
Target:
Increase in export of squash products through better varieties.

 

Rehabilitation of the Garlic Industry
Target: 
Increase in yield of garlic by 50% through virus elimination and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 

Establishment of Production and Market Database and Information System
Target:
Provide updated production and market information for growers, traders and consumers for systematic production and marketing and increased vegetable consumption.

Integrated Pest Management on Crucifers
Target:
Reduction in pesticide usage by 50% through biological and cultural methods.