Office of Extension Services - Benguet State University

07/05/2026

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FREE WEBINAR ALERT!

Calling all interested faculty, researchers and students to participate in the "Webinar on Practical Writing Guides and Practices for Academic Publishing: Books, Knowledge Products, and Journals" on May 13, 2026 via Zoom and FB Live.

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04/05/2026

🫐𝗔𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗶? | 𝗔𝘆𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹🫐

Ayusip (𝘝𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘮𝘺𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 (𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦) 𝘔𝘪𝘲.) or the Philippine Blueberry naturally grows in areas of high-elevation mossy forest that have high relative humidity, low temperature, and high rainfall. It requires a very acidic, well-drained soil with a pH of 4 to 5.5 for optimum growth, but it can grow broadly within 2.6 to 6.7 pH.

Since it prefers an acidic soil, it can be intercropped with Benguet Pine, with a recommendation of a planting distance of 3 m to 4 m distance from the tree. However, spacing should be farther when it's a bigger pine tree.

It should be remembered that Ayusip can be productive for a century if it is grown from seeds. Thus, it may no longer be productive if the pine tree grows big.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Parao, M. R., Balangyao, S. O., Bulos, R. C., Lumbres, R. I. C., Laruan, K. A. (2024). Propagation & Plantation Establishment of Ayusip (Vaccinium myrtoides (Blume) Miq.) - The Philippine Blueberry. Forest Landscape and Restoration (FLARE) Project. College of Forestry. Benguet State University. ISBN: 978-971-006-449-6

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01/05/2026

Happy Labor Day!

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For the ones who show up even when it’s hard, this is for you.

Heaven keeps record of what the world overlooks.
Your unseen faithfulness is seen by God, and your labor carries eternal weight.

Keep going. You are sustained by grace, and none of it is wasted. 🤍🙏🏻

28/04/2026

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Farming in Rwanda is evolving in the face of a changing climate.

With agriculture supporting most livelihoods, there is growing focus on approaches that can strengthen resilience, sustain productivity and care for the land.

This Training Manual on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) brings together practical guidance for extension agents and farmers. It highlights climate resilient crop and livestock systems, supports biodiversity through agroecological approaches, and integrates gender responsive practices.

A useful resource for advancing sustainable agriculture and supporting climate action in Rwanda.

Read/download a copy: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mPKWE4

University of Rwanda |

21/04/2026

Fresh doesn’t always mean safe 👀 Watch how we check fruits & vegetables for pesticide residues.

15/04/2026

Benguet Native Pig Trade Name and Trademark Contest

Benguet State University (BSU) launches this contest to find the official trade name and trademark (logo) that will represent the Benguet native pig in all branding, promotions, and project materials. A trade name refers to the unique name that identifies the product in the market, while a trademark may be a logo, symbol, or stylized design that identifies and distinguishes the product.

CONTEST MECHANICS:
•The contest is open to all farmers, youth, women, cooperatives, Indigenous Peoples, faculty, students, and other community members throughout Benguet.
•All interested participants will submit their entries to their respective LGUs
•The Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) will serve as the focal office, responsible for collecting, evaluating, and submitting the municipality’s official entry to the BSU Native Pig Project Team
DESIGN & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
•One (1) Trade Name with a brief explanation (max. 300 words)
•One (1) Logo (Trademark) with a short description (max. 300 words)
•The trade name and logo must be original and culturally appropriate
•The design should reflect Benguet’s indigenous identity and heritage
•The logo must be scalable and suitable for packaging, promotions, and digital use.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Trade Name:
•Cultural Identity
•Uniqueness
•Memorability
•Branding Potential

For Trademark (Logo):
•Cultural Representation
•Originality
•Visual Appeal
•Flexibility
•Design Quality

PRIZE AND RECOGNITION:
•Each winner of the trade name and trademark will receive one (1) Benguet native pig and a Certificate of Recognition
•Other participants will receive certificates of appreciation and tokens
•The winning trade name and logo will be officially adopted by BSU
•BSU may request minimal revisions if necessary

CONTACT AND SUBMISSION:
•All entries must be submitted by LGUs via email to: [email protected]
•Deadline: April 30, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Winner Announcement: Immediately after judging

14/04/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!
Visit the 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐 located at 𝐒𝐓𝐁 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐱 𝟒, 𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐂, 𝐋𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭.
(In collaboration with TUBIGS, Inc. and OPAPRU SIPAT Organic Farming Communities)

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒:
-Naturally grown, pesticide-free agricultural products

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒: (In collaboration with different Research and Extension Centers)
- Pesticides (Carbamates and Organophosphate) Testing
- Soil Testing
- Insect Pest and Plant Disease Diagnosis
- FCA Business Planning
- For BSU-on-the-Air: "Saludsod Mo, Sungbatak"

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30/03/2026

🌱✨ Introducing Two Promising Potato Varieties for Filipino Farmers! 🥔

Looking for high-yielding and reliable potato varieties? Meet Dalisay (BSU P01) and Montañosa (BSU P02), which are excellent options for table use with strong performance and adaptability.

🔸 Dalisay (BSU P01)
Origin: CIP, Lima, Peru
✔️ Potential yield: up to 25 tons/ha
✔️ Maturity: 90 days
✔️ Medium growth habit
✔️ Round-oval tubers with yellow, rough skin and yellow/white flesh
✔️ Dry matter: 18%
✔️ Shallow eyes, moderately resistant to late blight

🔸 Montañosa (BSU P02)
Origin: India
✔️ Potential yield: 25–35 tons/ha
✔️ Maturity: 90–100 days
✔️ Medium growth habit
✔️ Round to long oval tubers with yellow skin and white to cream flesh
✔️ Dry matter: 17%
✔️ Moderately resistant to late blight

📌 Why choose these varieties?
Both are ideal for table consumption and offer good yield potential with resistance to late blight—perfect for boosting productivity!

💡 Start planning your next planting cycle with these dependable varieties and enjoy better harvests!

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Benguet State University. 2017. BSU R&D Harvest: Technologies and Products from 100 years of R&D work. Philippines: Benguet. 7-8 p.

Simongo, D.K., Gonzales, I.C. and Balog-as, F. 2006. Highland
Potato Cultivars. Golden Roots Issue. No. 5. Pp. 9-11.

📣 Got any questions or need assistance?
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🕘 Open: Mon–Fri | 8 AM – 5 PM

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

To our beloved farmers and other clients, kayat me kuma nga alaen ti opinyon yu iti sumagmamano a pasamak. Daytoy ket boluntaryo ken para laeng iti panagadal ket haan kayo nga mapilit nga agsungbat ken haan nga mausar against yu ti anya man nga impormasyon. Mabalin yu isurat iti comments section ti sungbat yu or itext iti CP no. 09491425115.

1) Anya ngata ti rason iti panagbaba ti pres-presyo ti sumagmamano nga nateng iti daytoy napalabas nga lawas?

2) Anya makita yu nga solusyon iti daytoy mamingsan sobra a panagbagsak ti presyo?

3) Kasanu kayo a maapapektaran ti madama a gyera idiay Middle East iti panaggargarden tayo?

Pakichat yu kuma iti comments section or itext or itawag yu iti CP #09491425115 iti sungbat yu.

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