22/07/2025
The Iloilo Research Outreach Station-Cabatuan Satellite Office and Research Division, DA Western Visayas, has been granted funding from the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) for a research study titled "Development of Production System of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens L.) Frass in Region 6." The project's objective is to establish a production system for black soldier fly farming in Region VI that utilizes frass as an organic fertilizer. Study 1 will assess the socio-demographic profile, agricultural knowledge, farm characteristics, production practices, economic factors, challenges, and coping mechanisms of BSF farmers in the Municipality of Tubungan. The insights will be used to establish targeted support programs that will improve the productivity and sustainability of BSF farming.
Researchers:
Jay Mart P. Martinez,RAgri,MSAgri - Project Leader
Andrew Palomar, RAgri,MAgri - Study Leader
Kinneth Lam an, RAgri - Study Leader
Josie Latorre, RAgri - Study Leader
Mea Simbajon, RAgri - Project Technical Assistant
Hannah Bigsat, RAgri - Project Assistant 1
Pearlyn Bebs Acuesta - Project Assistant 1
Support Staff
John Denmark Matematico
Kim Guatelara
Jude Montano
Noli Soberano