Ornamental garden evolves into a dependable source of food and maintenance funds

Vina MedenillaOctober 23, 2021

By Vina Medenilla It takes time for one to move forward after losing someone they love. People have their own ways to grieve. For Eduardo “Daboy” Odi, growin... Read More...

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Garage farmer shares three tips on how to start an urban hydroponics farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 20, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Long before urban gardening became prevalent, hydroponics has already been a popular method of farming that allows farmers to g... Read More...

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Weekend farmers find food security in natural farming

Vina MedenillaOctober 19, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Daryl Balmoria-Garcia, an architect and registered environmental planner, and her husband, Jose D. Garcia Jr., a policeman in the Mandaue C... Read More...

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Photographer and graphic designer transforms garage into an urban hydroponics garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 13, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early in 2020, people had to find different avenues to cope with current circumstances. A... Read More...

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The National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center (NCRDEC) aims to bring Philippine coffee back to the world market

Antonio PapaOctober 12, 2021

By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. Considered black gold––an asset of the Philippines and a favorite beverage of the Filipinos––coffee is reported as the second most ... Read More...

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Inspired by the family business, bangus farm owner starts own venture

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 11, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO For Adolf James A. Gamilla, his journey in the aquaculture industry started with the family business.  His grandfather was a... Read More...

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A farm called Courage

agrimagOctober 10, 2021

By ANGIE M. VENERACION The province of Nueva Vizcaya is bounded by three mountain ranges: Sierra Madre on the east, the Cordillera on the west, and the Carab... Read More...

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Brothers turn family farm into a source of fresh food during the pandemic

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 6, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  When the pandemic struck last year, people had to face new challenges such as COVID-19 restrictions hampering their access to ... Read More...

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Moving away from the city inspired a former corporate employee to go into farming

Vina MedenillaSeptember 25, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Bryan John Dizon, 38, worked for various companies in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and banking industries prior to his involvemen... Read More...

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From distraction to flourishing hobby: Gardener establishes bonsai paradise in Isabela

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 24, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Scientists have found compelling evidence showing that gardening improves a person’s mental health. Through gardening, people ... Read More...

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Batangas beekeeper who rents land for his apiary earns a sustainable income from offering products and training

Vina MedenillaSeptember 21, 2021

Space is a luxury that not everyone has. However, there is an option that one can take to temporarily use an area that’s not theirs, and that’s through rental. ... Read More...

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Food startup creates dairy using fungi

agrimagSeptember 20, 2021

Dairy is used in a lot of dishes, pastries, and beverages. But despite its versatility, not everyone has the stomach for it. This led to the creation of dairy a... Read More...

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Spouses earn a stable income after developing a mushroom product line

Vina MedenillaSeptember 18, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Jade C. Calingasan, 33, and her husband Ruel B. Calingasan, 34, are the partners behind Woody Bags Mushroom Farm in Cuenca, Batangas. Th... Read More...

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What’s cooking: Three local farms make delicious food items using their fresh produce 

Vina MedenillaSeptember 16, 2021

By Vina Medenilla The consumer demand for local produce is swiftly growing. This might be because they are more fresh and preservative-free compared to impor... Read More...

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An integrated farming system and agricultural partnerships keep a small-scale family farm productive all year round

Vina MedenillaSeptember 14, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Developing a farm from the ground up involves challenges and opportunities. One thing that many often see as a disadvantage or hindrance in... Read More...

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Former general manager finds business success in animal husbandry

Vina MedenillaSeptember 11, 2021

Bienvenido “Ben” A. Rara, 78, owner of BARFARM Agroventures, was exposed to farming at an early age. His childhood was full of fond memories on a farm with his ... Read More...

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Batangas farm produces high-quality pork meat from their naturally-grown “happy pigs”

Vina MedenillaSeptember 2, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Found in Lipa, Batangas, Esguerra Farms & Stud. Inc. is a private vacation house that evolved into a thriving farm enterprise and “birt... Read More...

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Lipa City restaurant serves fresh honey-infused dishes from their bee farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 30, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Bees have always been considered an important part of the ecosystem. Without them, plants will have trouble reproducing since ... Read More...

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Indigenous small-scale enterprises in Marinduque

Antonio PapaAugust 29, 2021

By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. The province of Marinduque has two peculiar characteristics–– it is situated at the geographical center of the Philippines and the ... Read More...

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Farm school in Isabela prospers with the help of integrated farming systems

Vina MedenillaAugust 24, 2021

By Vina Medenilla In the province of Isabela, you’ll find a farm that is more than just an area for food and animal production.   In 2.8 hectares of land,... Read More...

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