Retiree’s farm produces the sweetest variety of jackfruit and earns about ₱50,000 a month

Vina MedenillaJanuary 19, 2021

To be happy, to be healthy, and to leave a legacy – these are the rationale of Miguel ‘Mike’ Pedroso, proprietor of Mike Pedroso Farms, behind his involvement i... Read More...

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Tarlac-based urban garden shop sources rare spices from all over the country; provides local community with quality products

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 18, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Herbs play a big role in the culinary scene since it enhances the flavor and aroma of any dish. For agripreneurs, herbs open a ... Read More...

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Biodegradable pots as an alternative to conventional plastic containers

agrimagJanuary 16, 2021

Plastic containers have always been used by gardeners all over the world. Although gardening is good for the environment, we cannot deny the fact that some sing... Read More...

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How to make quick-cured ham and tapang Taal 

Vina MedenillaJanuary 12, 2021

By Vina Medenilla   In two special episodes of AgriTalk 2020, Amy Eguia and Susie Marasigan, both from the Agricultural Training Institute - Internat... Read More...

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OFW’s aquaculture farm harvests 5,000 kilos of catfish; sells it at P115 per kilo

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 11, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  At 44-years-old, Edwin Lindo, a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom, has al... Read More...

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Boracay Women Producers Cooperative avails trading capital from DA to expand Kadiwa markets

agrimagJanuary 10, 2021

By Sheila Mae H. Toreno/DA-RAFIS 6 Legally known as the Boracay Women Producers Cooperative (BWPC), the Pinay Boracay, consisting of 500 members, had accesse... Read More...

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Some facts about sunflowers

agrimagJanuary 9, 2021

Sunflowers (Helianthus) are loved for their bright, refreshing appearance. They follow the direction of the sun and can grow up to more than 10 feet tall. There... Read More...

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Growing certain houseplants may help relieve allergies

agrimagJanuary 7, 2021

People with allergies to pollen, dust, and other pollutants tend to suffer from a runny nose, itchy eyes, and frequent sneezing. If you’re one of them and you w... Read More...

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Earning more through value-adding: Making herbal liniment oil 

Vina MedenillaJanuary 7, 2021

By Vina Medenilla   Herbs are popular for their culinary and medicinal uses. Because of their high market demand, herbs may also provide profitable b... Read More...

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Four “Ps” to consider when marketing your products and agribusiness

Vina MedenillaJanuary 5, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Marketing is a crucial element that serves as the backbone of your success when it comes to selling farm products and services. Regardless ... Read More...

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Millennial farmer’s passion for growing own food motivated him to establish a farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 28, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Growing up in the province of Albay, Emilio “Emil” Climaco has been exposed to agriculture at an early age. It has also taught ... Read More...

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Success in farm supplies business

agrimagDecember 27, 2020

Agricultural supply stores are more important than most people think. It is these businesses, big and small, that serve farmers’ various requirements in their p... Read More...

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Eating chili peppers may prolong your life, study suggests

agrimagDecember 26, 2020

Aside from providing spicy flavor to meals, one study indicates that red chili peppers may potentially add more years to one’s life. The research shows that peo... Read More...

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Baguio pony boys make a living during the pandemic by turning horse manure into compost

Zaldy ComandaDecember 25, 2020

Baguio’s pony boys used to get their livelihood tending to horses used by tourists who go horseback riding. Even though the pandemic shut down Baguio’s tourism ... Read More...

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The “Vermi Kingdom” of Kahariam

Rafael Guerrero IIIDecember 23, 2020

By Rafael Guerrero III While attending the recent Third International Symposium on Vermi Technologies at Lipa City, Batangas, we were introduced to the Vermi... Read More...

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An on-campus learning village exposes youth to farming

agrimagDecember 22, 2020

By Pete Samonte Four years ago, the St. Paul College of San Rafael (SPCSR), a learning institution run by religious sisters, acquired a 5-hectare property ad... Read More...

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Nursing graduate started an advocacy to help Nueva Ecija rice farmers sell their produce and earn more

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 21, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Rice farmers are among the most marginalized communities in the country. Not only do they have limited access to the market wh... Read More...

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Former Cebu media personality is now a full-time farmer in Bohol

Vina MedenillaDecember 19, 2020

By Vina Medenilla   Johnny Sniper, 39, a radio and TV personality in Cebu City, has been farming since college. Farming for Sniper is a passion that ... Read More...

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How to tell if honey is real

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 18, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Honey has become a popular staple for those who want to satisfy their sweet tooth yet live a healthy life. It’s another gift f... Read More...

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Part-time bougainvillea grower earns a minimum of 20k a month from selling cuttings

Vina MedenillaDecember 17, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Shirley Villamor, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software consultant, started gardening with a limited understanding of the practice... Read More...

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