How to establish a small farm from scratch

agrimagSeptember 19, 2020

Do you plan to build a small farm, but do not know where to start? Here are the steps that you should take to help make it happen:  Learn and study farming ... Read More...

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Retired corporate worker is now a full-time farmer

Vina MedenillaSeptember 19, 2020

By Vina Medenilla A lot of people become farmers in retirement. One of them is Thelma Murillo, a retiree who is now a full-time farmer after working in the c... Read More...

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A local brand creates eco-friendly clothes made of katsa to lessen wastes and to promote old Filipino custom

Vina MedenillaSeptember 17, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Though cheap and affordable, fast fashion comes with environmental costs that contribute to the rising problem of waste worldwide. This pro... Read More...

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A couple invested in an urban chicken farm to foster food security and sustainability, part 2

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 16, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Hapi Chickens Urban Farm, as its name implies, is a household-based urban chicken farm in Dagupan run by Christopher and Hapi ... Read More...

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A couple invested in an urban chicken farm to foster food security and sustainability, part 1

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 16, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao When we talk about urban farming what usually comes to mind is growing vegetables, fruits, and all sorts of edible plants whi... Read More...

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How to market your farm products amid the pandemic

Vina MedenillaSeptember 15, 2020

The changes that COVID-19 has made to human lives has forced many entrepreneurs to innovatively adapt. As many of our farmers are grappling with the economic an... Read More...

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Former sales associate now runs his own seedling business without owning land

Vina MedenillaSeptember 15, 2020

By Vina Medenilla As opposed to what other people think, one doesn’t have to buy a lot in order to start a farm business. Arnel Tandang, 50, operations manag... Read More...

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Why hydroponics?: The story behind a Zambales farm’s decision to go soilless

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 14, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao There are many techniques in farming that cater to the different growing conditions that farmers have to deal with. For example... Read More...

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Agricultural career options that don’t involve running a farm

agrimagSeptember 12, 2020

Agriculture isn’t limited to farms alone. There are a bunch of opportunities available to everyone apart from working in the fields. Here are career choices tha... Read More...

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A remote forest farm in Rizal boasts of an all-natural and authentic farm experience, part 2

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 11, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Vaikuntha Forest Farm in Tanay, Rizal is a farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains. It offers its guests an all natural alb... Read More...

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A remote forest farm in Rizal boasts of an all-natural and authentic farm experience, part 1

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 11, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao In Hinduism, Vaikuntha is the name of the celestial abode of Vishnu, one of the three main gods of the religion who is responsi... Read More...

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Boosting your farm’s online presence on social media

agrimagSeptember 10, 2020

Social media keeps everyone connected to everyone else in the world. Even the people whom you cannot personally reach, you can interact with virtually. Proper a... Read More...

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Couple with no agriculture background developed a farm for their retirement

Vina MedenillaSeptember 10, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Many people invest in agriculture as part of their retirement plans. The same went for Jessie and Lea Dealas, both 60, who ventured into fa... Read More...

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Legislative staff officer started a trading business to help farmers earn an income

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 9, 2020

On account of affordable travel bookings made available throughout the years, most people tend to set some of their hard-earned money aside to get a chance to t... Read More...

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A plant nursery in Bukidnon is the bread and butter of its founding family

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 7, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao A plant nursery is a place where plants are propagated and grown to a desired age until it can be transplanted or sold. For a f... Read More...

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Family farm is also a tree sanctuary and a home for rescued Taal horses

Yvette TanSeptember 6, 2020

Sometimes, a farm isn’t just a place where crops grow. Sometimes, it can be a place of conservation and rejuvenation. Artana Farm & Eco-Sanctuary is one ... Read More...

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A farm in Zambales has a competitive edge in the market through hydroponics

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 4, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Due to the rise of urban gardening, homeowners, especially those who have limited space for gardening, are looking for ways to ... Read More...

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Mushroom farming can provide you a sustainable income

Vina MedenillaSeptember 3, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Mushroom production has been in the Philippines since the 19th century. But despite having been long introduced in the country more than a ... Read More...

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A mango orchard in Bulacan is now a leisure family farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 2, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Having a safe space to get away to is important for people who experience physical as well as mental pressure from the demands... Read More...

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Making money from your farm or land

agrimagAugust 29, 2020

There are two main avenues of income for farm businesses: using the farm for food production and/or animal raising, and land rental. The latter may be the bette... Read More...

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