mcw casino 19 To most Filipinos, breakfast is not complete without a cup of coffee, be it black, with sugar, or with sugar and milk/creamer. The popularity of coffee encouraged pricey coffee shops to mushroom around town, offering a menu of special blends. However, the coffee and sugar, specifically muscovado, production in the country are suffering with low yields and other concerns despite the acknowledged ideal conditions in the country for growing the two crops. The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) is eyeing to increase the country’s sugarcane and coffee yields, reduce fertilizer and labor costs, and improve the quality of these two commodities through science and technology (S&T) innovations. In a webinar titled “Kape at Asukal: A Webinar on S&T-based Coffee and Muscovado Sugar Production and Processing Technologies” on November 6, DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo Ebora said the agency is set on a clear path for agricultural development from 2022 to 2028. Central to their agenda is the implementation of technological interventions, resources, and policies designed to fortify the country’s agricultural economy, such as in sugarcane, including muscovado, and coffee production. Double yield for sugarcane Sugarcane, a vital crop in the Philippines, ranks among its top five major agricultural products. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), its production reached nearly 21.7 million metric tons (MMT) in 2023, contributing an estimated P76 billion annually to the economy. Ebora emphasized that the DOST-PCAARRD, through its Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plan Information System for sugarcane, has set ambitious targets: to double yields from 60 tons per hectare to 120 tons per hectare, while simultaneously cutting fertilizer costs by 25 percent and reducing labor requirements by 50 percent. “We are happy to announce that through modern research, this objective is being fulfilled despite the challenges,” he said. Among the innovative technologies are Nutrio, a microbial-based foliar fertilizer, and Automated Furrow Irrigation System (AFIS). AFIS comprises a main controller, field control nodes, soil moisture sensors, water advance flow sensors, and other components to boost productivity and reduce production costs. Field trial results from a 1.5-hectare farm in Floridablanca, Pampanga, demonstrated that AFIS led to taller sugarcane stalks, yields 58 percent higher compared to conventional furrow irrigation, while water savings reached 47 percent. Additionally, sugar recovery per ton of cane was 1.98 Lkg/TC, compared to just 1.48 Lkg/TC in conventional irrigation. (Lkg/TC stands for 50 kg of sugar per ton of cane.) Challenges in muscovado industry However, Jhoanna N. Bolencis, head of the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Section in DOST Region VI, shared that the local muscovado industry faces several challenges. Muscovado is a type of partially refined to unrefined sugar with a strong molasses content and flavor. One major issue is the high production cost mainly due to its labor-intensive process. The traditional vat method for cooking adds to the cost. Weather conditions also create significant difficulties. The peak milling season runs from October to March, but heavy rains, especially in October, often disrupt production. “Rain is the enemy,” Bolencis explained, as it damages crops, delays production, and causes problems in drying bagasse, a by-product used as fuel in muscovado production. The quality of muscovado sugar is another concern. When it rains, the moisture content increases, requiring longer cooking time, but resulting in darker muscovado. While it’s difficult to standardize the color, it is kept within an acceptable range. Improving muscovado production To help improve production, new crushing equipment has been introduced by the Science department that assists millers for more efficient process, although the old machines can still extract cane juice. Additionally, there are ongoing studies on the authenticity of muscovado sugar due to reports of fake or reprocessed muscovado being sold in the market. Bolencis finds this concerning, as many people choose muscovado for its reputation as a healthier alternative to refined white sugar. She warned that fake muscovado could harm consumers, as it may not provide the same benefits. Muscovado sugar has lower sucrose content (85 percent to 95 percent) compared to refined sugar (99.9 percent). It also has lower glycemic index (between 55 to 65), while refined sugar has 65 to 70. Muscovado, being unrefined, retains its natural molasses—which contains the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. Also, the molasses slows down the digestion and absorption of sugars into the bloodstream, aiding for a stable blood sugar levels. The refined white sugar has virtually no vitamins and minerals as the refining process removes the molasses and nutrients. The United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) reports that demand for muscovado sugar is expected to rise in the Philippines, driven by an increasing interest in healthy and organic foods, and already rank as the eighth largest muscovado producer globally, contributing 0.8 percent to the total world output, while India leads with 71.3 percent share. Asked about the assistance the Science department can offer to small muscovado millers, Bolencis said that the DOST provides step-by-step support. These are basic food hygiene under the Food and Safety Consultancy Program, and the assistance with Good Manufacturing Practices to help producers comply with the Food and Drug Administration standards for packaging and secure a license to operate. She emphasized that these support prepare millers not only to meet local standards but also to eventually enable them to export their products. “There are three main buyers for muscovado: households, institutions, and the export market,” she shared. Coffee growing in PHL On improving coffee production, the goal, Ebora said, is to increase the yield from 0.54 kilograms of dried cherries per tree to 2.1 kilograms, while also enhancing the quality of local coffee to meet Grade 1 standards for green coffee beans and achieve a Q-grade score of at least 82 for cup quality. Among the technologies for coffee developed by researchers are post-harvest machinery, such as the nondestructive moisture meter for coffee beans; a greenhouse-type solar dryer with a biomass-fired furnace designed for rainy or cloudy weather; and a village-level coffee depulper, Ebora said. Additionally, molecular markers have been developed for pests, diseases, yield, and aroma of insect-resistant Arabica and Liberica varieties, which can be used for future research, while efforts are ongoing to find faster methods in propagating coffee seedlings, he added. According to the International Coffee Organization, global coffee production saw a slight increase of 0.1 percent, reaching 168.2 million bags during the 2022-2023 period. However, consumption decreased by 2 percent, totaling 173.1 million bags. In its recent 2023-2024 report, coffee consumption is expected to grow by 2.2 percent, reaching an estimated 177 million bags. Asst. Prof. Angelbert D. Cortez from the National Coffee Research, Development, and Extension Center at Cavite State University (CvSU) said during the forum that many coffee-producing countries, particularly those in the coffee belt, benefit significantly from the crop as a vital source of income. The top five coffee producers, the USDA-FAS revealed, are: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. These countries account for around 39 percent of global coffee production. Brazil leads the market, contributing 66.3 million bags, reflecting a 6 percent increase from 2020 to 2023. In contrast, the Philippines ranks 22nd in global coffee production, with approximately 450,060 metric tons, or 0.3 percent of the global share. According to the USDA FAS, local coffee production decreased by 5 percent from 2022 to 2023, despite the country’s ideal conditions for growing commercial coffee varieties, such as Arabica, Robusta, Excelsa, and Liberica. The country’s low self-sufficiency rate at only about 15 percent in 2021—means that imports remain high. Cortez said the government should work to expand this gap to 50 percent by enhancing local production—a goal aligned with the Science department’s vision to increase yield through innovation. He added that it is essential to expand the total land area devoted to coffee plantations, which involves increasing the number of coffee trees, boosting the yield of coffee cherries, and improving green coffee beans production. On a local scale, the Philippines holds an advantage, as the USDA FAS mentioned, as it can cultivate viable coffee varieties commercially. Among the varieties, Robusta dominates the production, contributing 73.3 percent, followed by Arabica at 19.8 percent, Excelsa at 6.1 percent, and Liberica at just 0.8 percent. Coffee production varies across the country’s regions. From 2019 to 2023, coffee production saw a modest average annual increase of 0.004 percent. In 2023, production rose by 0.2 percent. The total area planted to coffee also increased by 0.2 percent, while the number of bearing trees grew by 1.1 percent. While the increase is small, it has the potential to significantly impact the local coffee industry, Cortez said. R&D in coffee processing Moreover, Cortez shared some of the technologies that CvSU—one of the institutions in the country engaged in research and development of coffee—is using, including the cultivation of Liberica coffee plantlets through somatic embryogenesis. He explained that cultivating Liberica presents unique challenges because it is a cross-pollinated variety, where the seeds from cherries cannot be used for planting. “We need to plant from the stem cuttings taken from the mother trees to maintain the genetic diversity or characteristics of Liberica,” he explained. Cortez highlighted the automated temporary immersion bioreactor system housed in a growth chamber. It helps control time, light, temperature, and humidity, aiding in the growth of tissue-cultured embryos. Another is the Cellular Plant Tissue Culture Growth Chamber that is designed to create ideal conditions for growing tissue cultures. CvSU also uses a portable automated coffee depulper, which helps remove the outer layer of the cherries before the next processing steps. A demucilager is used to speed up the removal of mucilage, reducing fermentation time. Additionally, CvSU uses a hauler for hulling and a spray dryer for creating instant coffee. These technologies aim to produce locally made instant coffee, in addition to beans and ground coffee. The roasting machine at CvSU can roast up to 10 kg of beans in just 20 minutes. The center uses an in-site soil parameter estimation system with a near-infrared soil texture classifier, paired with a drone system. This technology helps monitor the soil’s nutrient levels and determines whether it’s suitable for growing specific coffee varieties. According to Cortez, CvSU engineers are working to profile the ideal soil for cultivating different types of coffee across the country.

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Elon Musk’s xAI receives another $6B in funding as Grok app loomsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 on Saturday in a marquee matchup on the West Coast. Watkins and the Trojans (4-1) fell behind early and were down 21 points in the fourth quarter. She had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Hidalgo came out shooting well, hitting 5 of 8 from the floor in the first quarter and had 16 points at the break. She added six rebounds and eight assists. Hidalgo's backcourt mate, Olivia Miles, added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (5-0). Even though Hidalgo outshone her, Watkins’ imprint was all over the game. A documentary about her life aired on NBC leading into the nationally televised game. A buzz arose when Snoop Dogg walked in shortly before tipoff wearing a jacket in USC colors with Watkins' name and number on the front and back. Her sister, Mali, sang the national anthem. Notre Dame: The Irish struck quickly, racing to a 20-10 lead in the opening quarter. Even after cooling off a bit, they never trailed and stayed poised when the Trojans got within three in the second and third quarters. USC: The Trojans were without starting guard Kennedy Smith, whose defense on Hidalgo would have proven valuable. It was announced shortly before tipoff that she had a surgical procedure and will return at some point this season. The Trojans got within three points three times but the Irish remained poised and never gave up the lead. Notre Dame's defense forced the Trojans into 21 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Irish. Watkins, Kaleigh Heckel and Talia von Oelhoffen had five each. USC was just 1 of 13 from 3-point range Notre Dame plays TCU on Nov. 29 in the Cayman Islands Classic. USC plays Seton Hall in the Women's Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Nov. 27 in Palm Desert, California. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballBJP senior leader Gudur Narayana Reddy on Saturday urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to expedite Musi river rejuvenation project, emphasising the need for immediate and concrete action. In a statement, Mr. Reddy criticised the government’s lack of progress, despite promises of cleaning and beautifying the river. “The Musi development project has had a poor start, with the government focusing on demolishing houses in the river’s vicinity, which has drawn widespread criticism from the public and political parties,” he said. He stressed that the initial focus should be on addressing the root causes of pollution, including halting the flow of contaminants into the river, constructing sewage treatment plants, introducing fresh water, and removing sludge from the riverbed. Mr. Reddy proposed a phased approach, starting with cleaning the river before moving on to beautification and riverfront development. “Once the river is cleaned, beautification efforts will naturally follow,” he remarked. He further stated that the cleaning process does not require massive financial outlays. “What is needed is strict enforcement of anti-pollution measures. The government must stop untreated sewage from Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and downstream areas from entering the river,” he added. Published - November 24, 2024 12:34 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday made an explosive charge in the run-up to Delhi Assembly elections, claiming that his political rivals are on a 'vote-buying spree' in his New Delhi constituency. Kejriwal took to his social media handle on X to drop the bombshell. “These people have already started buying votes in my Vidhan Sabha constituency. They are openly giving Rs 1000 in cash per vote,” he wrote while levelling a direct charge of using money power to influence the impending elections. The explosive charges by the former Delhi CM come on the back of a political face-off between AAP and BJP over alleged voters’ list deletion controversy. AAP claims that BJP has undertaken an orchestrated state-wide drive to delete the names of voters from the electoral rolls, particularly in its stronghold on false grounds and petitioning before the Election Commission for the same. BJP in its counter-charge says that this is not a ploy but a ‘rightful’ exercise to alert the poll panel on ‘fake voters’. While the ruling AAP and rival BJP engage in a slugfest over voters’ list deletion row, the fresh charge by Kejriwal is set to send the political temperatures soaring. Meanwhile, Congress has also mounted a scathing attack on the AAP dispensation accusing it of not just wasting umpteen opportunities to cash in on the city’s growth index but rather bringing it to a grinding halt with its series of scams and scandals. Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Maken declared that Congress will bring a white paper on Wednesday to expose the misdeeds and wrongdoings of the Delhi government. “It will be released tomorrow, 25th December at 11 a.m. in a press conference by the Delhi Congress president and me. This programme and talk will be held at the party office,” he posted on X. With Assembly elections slated in Delhi for early next year, the Kejriwal-led AAP is set to face heat from both BJP and Congress, though it has also dug in its heels, with the party supremo leading from the front.

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasonsThe Future Fund's investments are already politicised. Why pretend otherwise?LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 on Saturday in a marquee matchup on the West Coast. Watkins and the Trojans (4-1) fell behind early and were down 21 points in the fourth quarter. She had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Hidalgo came out shooting well, hitting 5 of 8 from the floor in the first quarter and had 16 points at the break. She added six rebounds and eight assists. Hidalgo's backcourt mate, Olivia Miles, added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (5-0). Even though Hidalgo outshone her, Watkins’ imprint was all over the game. A documentary about her life aired on NBC leading into the nationally televised game. A buzz arose when Snoop Dogg walked in shortly before tipoff wearing a jacket in USC colors with Watkins' name and number on the front and back. Her sister, Mali, sang the national anthem. Notre Dame: The Irish struck quickly, racing to a 20-10 lead in the opening quarter. Even after cooling off a bit, they never trailed and stayed poised when the Trojans got within three in the second and third quarters. USC: The Trojans were without starting guard Kennedy Smith, whose defense on Hidalgo would have proven valuable. It was announced shortly before tipoff that she had a surgical procedure and will return at some point this season. The Trojans got within three points three times but the Irish remained poised and never gave up the lead. Notre Dame's defense forced the Trojans into 21 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Irish. Watkins, Kaleigh Heckel and Talia von Oelhoffen had five each. USC was just 1 of 13 from 3-point range Notre Dame plays TCU on Nov. 29 in the Cayman Islands Classic. USC plays Seton Hall in the Women's Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Nov. 27 in Palm Desert, California. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

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