DOST is happy to note that the Portable Solar (PORTASOL) dryer is now being distributed to various parts of the region to help farmers in drying their produce. Kudos to our partner Local Government Units and their respective agriculture offices for their proactive support. PORTASOL is a technology invented by Francisco Pagayon, President of the Filipino Inventors Society Producer Cooperative (FISPC). The said multipurpose solar dryers are stackable sets of grain thermal drying trays, clean, and space-efficient, and are specifically designed to reduce the moisture content of large volumes of produce. It can accommodate 150 kilos of palay per drying. The trays can also be used to dry other produce like vegetables and fish. To know more about the PORTASOL, you may visit the nearest DOST office, or send us a message (at DOST 10). Text by: DOST 10 Photos by: Jasaan - Municipal Agriculture Office
