Who would have thought that fly larvae, or maggots, which people usually find disgusting, can possibly sustain agriculture? In 2008, brothers Jason and David Dr... Read More...
By Ofelia F. Domingo, DOST -PCAARRD S&T Media Service, FARMnews
Yields of lettuce, broccoli, and strawberry increased when these were grown under a new c... Read More...
The talk of the town among vegetable growers today is grafted ampalaya. Why? Last year, East-West Seed’s new Farm Ready grafted ampalaya seedlings were released... Read More...
By Zac B. Sarian
In farming as in any other business, you need friends for various good reasons. Friends you can depend on when challenges confront you or fr... Read More...
One of the practices on proper pig management includes the use of creep box, which keeps them safe and warm by housing them in a customized wooden box. This pra... Read More...
Receiving flowers are wonderful, until you have to clear out fallen petals and dirty and smelly vase water. But what’s worse is when your flowers don’t last lon... Read More...
Cash crops are grown because of their profitability in the market rather than for personal consumption. Some examples of these are rice, coffee, sugar, and frui... Read More...
By Julio P. Yap Jr.
Since El Niño, which developed during the last quarter of 2018, is still present in the tropical Pacific Ocean, the Philippine Atmospheri... Read More...
The coconut is known as the tree of life, and is considered one of the Philippines’ major crop exports. However, it is still a battle for Filipino farmers to su... Read More...
By Rafael D. Guerrero III
There was a water shortage recently in the eastern part of Metro Manila due to the lack of water supply provided by Manila Water, a... Read More...
By Paula Zayco Aberasturi
We have lost 80 billion tons of carbon from our soils. This lost carbon is now hovering over our atmosphere and warming the planet.... Read More...
According to studies, renewable energy is becoming a lot cheaper than fossil fuel, but on top of that, it can also improve agriculture, assisting farmers with g... Read More...
Planthoppers and leafhoppers are serious insect pests of rice. They damage the plants directly by sucking the plant sap, resulting in complete drying of the pla... Read More...
Brown planthopper (BPH) and Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) caused by Nilaparvatalugens (Stål), and Xanthomonasoryzaepvoryzae are two of the toughest pests and bact... Read More...
By Zac B. Sarian
Friends are very important whether you are into farming or some other interest. They can be of help to you in many ways in the same way that... Read More...
By Zac B. Sarian
Seven groups which are involved in one way or another in hot chilies have now formed a formidable front under the umbrella of what Ponchit P... Read More...
Almost similar to the fictional evil plant that thrives through human blood in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” a plant that feasts on sheep was found grow... Read More...
In agriculture, there are many fields that one can venture into such as vegetable production and livestock raising. However, the task of raising livestock can b... Read More...
By Zac B. Sarian
A fellow who follows our blog, zacsarian.com, asked if Longkong will thrive in Umingan, Pangasinan. Of course, Longkong is the variety of la... Read More...
Goats are known for their aggressive and agile movements, but when it comes to their emotional capabilities, very little is known.
Studies have discovered on... Read More...
Agriculture Monthly magazine is the Philippines' best-selling magazine on all things agriculture. Helmed by veteran agriculture journalist Zac B. Sarian, the magazine is packed with information and inspiration on how to make the most of your farm or garden.
