Barangay chairman in Tanay grows strawberries in his greenhouse

agrimagJune 5, 2020

By Nel B. Andrade TANAY, Rizal- Who says that fresh strawberries can only be found in Baguio and Benguet? Municipal Agriculture Office head, Romeo Cruz ha... Read More...

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NGO-established farm site teaches indigenous knowledge systems and practices

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 1, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao GreenMinds Inc., or GreenMinds Agricultural Consultancies, is a people-oriented and self-sustaining non-government organization... Read More...

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Agroforestry farm aims to produce quality wood in the Philippines

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 29, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Wood is an essential component in construction and creates sturdy as well as quality furniture. As a result, the material is hi... Read More...

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The rum from Negros that’s recognized around the world

Yvette TanMay 27, 2020

By Yvette Tan When most people hear the word ‘agriculture,’ the first thing that usually comes to mind is either crops or livestock. What many forget is that... Read More...

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Permaculture site is a sight to see in the city

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 26, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Environmental problems have existed even before the 21st century. However, it was not prevalent as it is today. Due to the emerging ... Read More...

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A training sprouted into business: A couple with mushroom house aims to have a mushroom farm in Palawan

Vina MedenillaMay 25, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Palawan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. But aside from making money through the tourism industry, the l... Read More...

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Sheets happened: Pineapple leaves become an alternative source of paper

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 21, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Agricultural waste is one of the problems that the agricultural industry faces today. Tons of waste produced as a result of agricult... Read More...

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Sweet, sweet wine: Deewan’s dragon fruit artisan wine

agrimagMay 10, 2020

By Liliwa Malabed A riddle--You see a strange creeping plant that looks like a cactus. You wake up in the middle of the night, peek out of the window, and ch... Read More...

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Eco-resort in Pampanga offers respite from the city

Nikky NecessarioMay 9, 2020

By Nikky F. Necessario Want to get away from the city and have a spiritual break? This farm in Lubao, Pampanga can serve as a premiere eco-retreat for you an... Read More...

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An aquaponic test farm proves to be a self-sustaining enterprise for this millennial farmer

Sahlie LacsonMay 5, 2020

By Sahlie P. Lacson What used to be a test farm for a few microgreens proved to be a self-sustaining enterprise for Franz Chung, 32, a Communications Technol... Read More...

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Frontliners in Sultan Kudarat and Davao receive duck eggs from farmer cooperators

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 1, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Frontliners from two rural health units and six community police assistance centers in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat received 10 ... Read More...

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Organic farm attracts 10,000 visitors weekly, halts illegal logging

agrimagMay 1, 2020

By Zac B. Sarian Would you believe that an organic farm in Palawan that is barely three years old is now attracting as many as 10,000 visitors a week? Yes, e... Read More...

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Farm fresh pineapple from Camarines Norte available through online orders

Ellaine Kryss HubillaApril 28, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused a lot of struggles, however, it brought back the “bayanihan” spirit of the Filipino... Read More...

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Phl has 94-day rice surplus by end of 2020

agrimagApril 27, 2020

By Myriam Layaoen, DA StratComms The country’s rice supply remains on the optimistic side as the Department of Agriculture (DA) projects a 94-day buffer stoc... Read More...

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Buzzing with fun on a hillside farm

agrimagApril 27, 2020

By Randy V. Urlanda Despite the discovery of making hives for honey bees in the middle of the 1800s by an American pastor and beekeeper who invented the mode... Read More...

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A Negros-based agripreneur uses herbs to create new flavors for a favorite local delicacy, part 2

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 24, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Jesselle Hyacinth Suarez-Hablo is a chef from Negros Occidental who advocates healthy living by consuming naturally-grown frui... Read More...

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A Negros-based agripreneur uses herbs to create new flavors for a favorite local delicacy, part 1

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 22, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Jesselle Hyacinth Suarez-Hablo from Negros Occidental, a chef by profession and an agripreneur by choice, believes that a healt... Read More...

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Iligan farm counts value-added goods as a secret to its success

Yvette TanApril 19, 2020

By Yvette Tan Venida Farms, located within the Iligan City limits, is technically an urban farm, though it’s easy to forget that once you’re inside. The farm... Read More...

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Fruits as the new leather: vegan leather made of mangoes will be launched by a designer brand

agrimagApril 17, 2020

As shared by Livekindly media, a London-based brand named Luxtra will be launching various leather handbags made from mangoes.  Luxtra has teamed up with the... Read More...

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Starting small, yet going big time with tuyo

Sahlie LacsonApril 17, 2020

By Sahlie P. Lacson Stories of long ago usually regard tuyo (dried herring) as a poor man’s viand. In fact, the word ‘tuyo’ is commonly associated with the w... Read More...

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