Aurora farm grows ylang-ylang trees and makes essential oils from their flowers

Vina MedenillaNovember 30, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata), also referred to as the cananga tree, is a tropical tree native to the Philippines. It bears star-shaped, ye... Read More...

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Family farm in Palawan went from growing fruit trees to raising chickens due to the pandemic

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 29, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Many families go into farming for several reasons. The most common one is to find a source of income and food. But some familie... Read More...

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Family farm shifted from producing farm inputs to growing crops and raising livestock

agrimagNovember 26, 2021

By Eula Dee Lañada Photos by Aeron P. Bermudez A beautiful accident is one thing that would describe Ragsak Family Farm, which is nestled in Sta. Ines East,... Read More...

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Monstera-themed cafe in Cavite showcases and sells rare monstera and philodendron varieties 

Vina MedenillaNovember 25, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Demand for greenery during the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased as many Filipinos yearn for nature after being cooped up at hom... Read More...

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Microfinance foundation’s farm lets visitors experience a day in the life of a farmer

agrimagNovember 24, 2021

By Eula Dee Lañada Photos by Aeron P. Bermudez Found in Brgy. Malpitic in City of San Fernando, Pampanga, TPKI or Talete king Panyulung Kapampangan Inc. (A ... Read More...

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Engineer turned farmer proves that she can rise above from challenges through farming

agrimagNovember 22, 2021

By Eula Dee Lañada Photos by Aeron P. Bermudez Ms. Annette Patdu puts her family first before anything or anyone else. Even though she is an engineer by pro... Read More...

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Family uses their farm’s produce to create an array of food products

agrimagNovember 18, 2021

By Eula Dee Lañada Photos by Aeron P. Bermudez Found in the midst of gorgeous gradients of green in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, the integrated farm of the Pe... Read More...

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ATI-accredited farm schools that aspiring farmers can visit for learning

Vina MedenillaNovember 16, 2021

By Vina Medenilla There are innumerable sources of information available to help budding farmers learn about various aspects of agriculture, both online and ... Read More...

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OFW rents land to grow ‘Bahay Kubo’ veggies in Italy

Vina MedenillaNovember 13, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Among the OFWs who grow a prolific garden outside the Philippine soil is Lino Gutierrez Mandigma, 52, a domestic helper in Parma, Italy.  ... Read More...

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Integrated farm in Nueva Ecija follows permaculture principles for self-sufficiency and sustainability

agrimagNovember 11, 2021

By Eula Dee Lañada Photos by Aeron P. Bermudez One does not have to travel far to experience what it feels like to be in a forest - lush greens and tall tre... Read More...

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Longtime partners gave up their careers to become successful farmers

Vina MedenillaNovember 9, 2021

Viola Fern U. Sebastian, 54, and her partner Frianina ‘Nina’ V. Resplandor, 52, used to practice their respective careers before life ushered them to a path tow... Read More...

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This Zambales farm is home to the sweetest mangoes

Vina MedenillaNovember 6, 2021

By Vina Medenilla The province of Zambales is widely recognized for its sweet mangoes.  Found in between the towns of San Marcelino and San Antonio in Zam... Read More...

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How dairy farming opened new opportunities for farmers in Bulacan

agrimagNovember 5, 2021

By Eula Dee A. Lañada Photos by Kent Edward S. Ballesteros The Bulacan Agricultural Training Center, Inc. started producing dairy products with just several... Read More...

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Organic farm in Bataan offers unique activities for farming enthusiasts

agrimagNovember 4, 2021

By Eula Dee A. Lañada Photos by Aeron P. Bermudez With over two decades of farming experience, Mr. Reynaldo Diaz, Sr. owes all of his children's education t... Read More...

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Philippine vacation led a Canada-based family to settle on a farm in Bulacan 

Vina MedenillaNovember 2, 2021

By Vina Medenilla When the farming simulation game FarmVille was a craze in 2010, a Canada-based couple bought a farm in Bulacan, not to play, but to start f... Read More...

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Celebrity Enchong Dee invested in food production during the pandemic

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 1, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Many Filipinos engaged in farming in 2020 since the pandemic posed a threat to the country’s food security. This allowed them t... Read More...

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Yarn made from agricultural waste adds another dimension to the Iloilo weaving industry

Yvette TanOctober 31, 2021

The textile industry can become a key player in the agriculture industry, and the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) is leading the way. The PTRI i... Read More...

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A love for spicy food prompted this millennial to grow superhot chilies

Vina MedenillaOctober 28, 2021

By Vina Medenilla George Allen M. Callora, 28, an agripreneur from Davao City, is a fan of anything spicy.  In hopes of consuming spicier chilies, he coll... Read More...

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Zambales beach farm manager shares some tips behind their success

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 27, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Located along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales, Sambali Beach Farm has become an agritourism destination tha... Read More...

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How a gardener’s hobby of growing plants flourished into a productive beach farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 25, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO For some time, Ching Camara lived by herself along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales. Surrounded by sand and ... Read More...

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