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Soil requirements for Philippine crops

Requested from BSWM by G. Grafe at 11:07 AM on Jan 30, 2024.
Purpose: Research and development
Date of Coverage: 01/30/2024 - 01/30/2024
Tracking no: #BSWM-861866020948

Grafe 11:07 AM, Jan 30, 2024 

There is data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) that lists the crops produced in the Philippines. Is there a book or any data source that provides information on the soil requirements (soil texture and pH level) for each crop? For example:
Crop: Banana
Best Soil Texture: Clay Loam, Loam
Preferable pH Level: 5.5 - 6.5
I prefer the data which at least shows soil texture and pH level.

Officer 11:53 AM, Jan 30, 2024 

January 30, 2024

Dear George Grafe,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 30, 2024 11:07:21 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

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You asked for Soil requirements for Philippine crops.

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We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may retrieve your requested information from https://www.bswm.da.gov.ph/bswm-maps/

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