How to turn your farm into an ATI learning site

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 19, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO There is a plethora of courses and information available online to help farmers learn how to grow food, raise livestock, and ca... Read More...

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Vertical gardens may moderate the consequences of stress

agrimagJuly 17, 2021

A study in Singapore revealed that vertical greenery on buildings may lessen the impact of stress on people.  While there are several studies that point to t... Read More...

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Some commodity trading companies are becoming environmentally responsible due to public pressure

agrimagJuly 15, 2021

Seven major commodities that are responsible for deforestation are timber, palm oil, soy, cattle, rubber, cocoa, and coffee.  A study by an international non... Read More...

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How to plant and grow kangkong

Vina MedenillaJuly 15, 2021

Water spinach or kangkong is a fast-growing crop that is abundant with vitamins and minerals. This can grow well in soil with pH values from 5.3 to 8.5. This ve... Read More...

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‘PLANT’: Five things to consider when establishing a plant shop

Vina MedenillaJuly 8, 2021

By Vina Medenilla The sudden spike in the demand for plants has resulted in the rising numbers of plant sellers in the country. Many growers have also starte... Read More...

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Longtime horticultural worker builds own plant shop in his 300 sqm garage

Vina MedenillaJuly 8, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Retirement may be a comforting idea, but on the other hand, this season can be filled with different emotional phases, including wanting to... Read More...

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Microparticles: New method to shield bees from toxic pesticides 

agrimagJuly 6, 2021

Bees play a pivotal role in food production since 35 percent of food highly depends on pollinators like them. However, the population of these pollinators has b... Read More...

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Family farm turned farm resort continues to develop to provide travel alternatives amid a pandemic

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 5, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Among the different sectors in the Philippines that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is the tourism indus... Read More...

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Growing pechay in just a month

Vina MedenillaJuly 3, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Home gardens are a good way to boost household food security and nutrition. Growers don’t have to wait for a long time before they can enjo... Read More...

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Architecture graduate joins the family business of running a successful garden store

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 2, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO There are some instances in life where we take a different path from the initial course planned. Take, for instance, Franz Pali... Read More...

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Staying relevant: 6 tips on promoting an agribusiness on social media

Vina MedenillaJune 29, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Many businesses have shifted online, which makes establishing a social media presence highly beneficial. Having a physical store is also cu... Read More...

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Government employee’s bid to start anew in the province led him towards farming

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 28, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Jonathan D. Samillano, a farmer who also works in a government office, wasn’t always involved in agriculture. His journey as a ... Read More...

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5 ways to prevent transplant shock 

agrimagJune 26, 2021

It’s difficult to avoid transplant shock, which happens when plants get stressed after they are transferred to a new environment or container. For gardeners out... Read More...

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Australian farmer uses a vending machine to sell fresh eggs and honey

agrimagJune 25, 2021

More people are becoming interested in buying fresh farm produce for consumption because of its health benefits. And what better place can they get their fix of... Read More...

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Long chili (Siling haba): a beginner’s guide

Vina MedenillaJune 24, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Long chili (Capsicum annuum), also referred to as siling haba or siling panigang, is extensively grown in the Philippines. It is rich in vi... Read More...

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Physics teacher established a farm in Mindanao to ‘escape’ the quarantine in Manila

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 23, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Back in March 2020, the Philippines was put under an enhanced community quarantine to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and kee... Read More...

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How to start a farm and agritourism site

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 23, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Established in August 2020 at Palomoc-Culasian Rd, Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Artemio’s Heritage Ecofarm was born after the Sab... Read More...

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Former employee now farms full time in his integrated Parañaque farm and apiary

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 14, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Our families have a way of influencing different aspects of our lives, whether we like it or not. It manifests in a variety of... Read More...

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A starter’s guide to growing edible kabute 

Vina MedenillaJune 12, 2021

BY VINA MEDENILLA Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a common variety of edible mushroom grown in the Philippines. It comes in pink, yellow, white, gre... Read More...

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Dairy farm in Negros Occidental stays afloat through value-adding 

Vina MedenillaJune 5, 2021

BY VINA MEDENILLA “Maayo” translates to “good” in Hiligaynon. For Antoinette Begre-Lacson, a dairy farmer, this term also comes in the form of a farm that am... Read More...

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