Research Development
and Extension
(RDE) PROGRAMS
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| Profitable
and Sustainable Eggplant Production |
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Target: |
| Reduction in pesticide usage by
50% through the use of resistant varieties and biological and cultural methods. |
| Off-Season
Tomato Production |
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Target: |
| Increase in off-season production
through better varieties and cultural methods. |
| Protected
Cultivation and Organic Gardens |
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Target: |
Increase in organic vegetable production
20%.
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Enhancing
Competitiveness in Onion and Shallots
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Target: |
| Increase in export by 20% through
early yellow onion production and increase in yield of shallots through
virus elimination |
Squash
for Processing
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Target: |
| Increase in export of squash products through
better varieties.
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Rehabilitation
of the Garlic Industry
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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
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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
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Target: |
| Reduction in pesticide usage by
50% through biological and cultural methods. |