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By Zac B. Sarian When we mentioned in a previous column that ubi production is a possible venture that may be considered for the P500,000 grant from the Depa... Read More...

There’s money in talbos!

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By Zac B. Sarian Producing vegetable tops, or talbos, is a project that is right for the very small and not-so-small agripreneur. It does not require a huge ... Read More...

Oldest Thai seed company is newest player in the PH

By Zac B. Sarian A new company that will distribute seeds of vegetables and other high-value crops was officially launched at the company’s head office in Ta... Read More...

Millennial-led hydroponic farm grows vegetables right in the middle of New Manila

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By Yvette Tan Behind a nondescript gate in the middle of bustling New Manila is a lot that contains a bunch of container vans, some stacked on top of each ot... Read More...

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Hydroponics is profitable: Even a small space can produce good income

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By Zac B. Sarian In agribusiness, you don’t always need hectares upon hectares of growing area to make good income. Some people can make a decent profit even... Read More...

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Student’s rabbit meat sideline becomes profitable business

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By Yvette Tan Though rabbit meat is consumed in many parts of the world, it’s still rarely eaten in the Philippines. This means there is a potentially huge m... Read More...

Traditional lodge stays in Banaue let tourists experience the life of rice farmers

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The Banaue Rice Terraces are located in the mountains of North Central Luzon and are composed of a system of irrigated rice ter... Read More...

Raw materials of hand-woven textile in Miagao town are grown from soil

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Miagao, Iloilo is known for its hand-woven textile whose raw materials are grown from soil. Miagaowonons are known for their textiles, and the process of produc... Read More...

Local brewery uses indigenous fruits to create signature spirits

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Raoul Masangcay, founder and head brewer of Elias Wicked Ales and Spirits, a microbrewery based in Quezon City, seeks to create... Read More...

Jelfarm exports 13 to 15 tons of okra every day

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By Zac B. Sarian Six years ago, a chef working in a well known hotel in Los Angeles, USA, was recalled by his parents to come back to the Philippines to take... Read More...

Living moss art pieces make beautiful decor

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By Nikky Necessario Fond of plants inside bulbs and glass cages? Continue reading as Marvz Conti, founder of Habil Crafts, shares his experience making terra... Read More...

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Showcasing the Negrense through a farm to fabric business model

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Negros Occidental is known for their cuisine which involve the popular chicken inasal and piaya, ancestral houses, and that the... Read More...

Silkworm generate income in Negros Occidental

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Sericulture, also known as silk farming, has a long and colorful history. It is said to have begun in China around 4,000 years ... Read More...

Upscaling wild grass into quality hand-woven accessories

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao When it comes to accessories like bags, we tend to opt for those made from quality material so the item can survive the inevita... Read More...

Cocktail of plant growth stimulants gives high yields

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By Zac B. Sarian A chemical engineer who calls himself an innovator has come up with a cocktail of plant growth stimulants that has been proven to produce hi... Read More...

Look! A garden called ‘Little Amsterdam’ in the Cebu City highlands

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By Zac B. Sarian Every Saturday and Sunday, one to two thousand people line up and pay P100 each to be able to enter what they call Sirao Garden Little Amste... Read More...

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Angie King’s castle: Hotelier turns Batangas rest home into a farm

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By Yvette Tan Angelina “Angie” Mead King is a woman with many titles. She’s a hotelier, restaurateur, car shop owner, race car driver, vlogger, TV host, and ... Read More...

Success comes from converting farms and transforming lives

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By Sahlie Lacson As a Sagittarius born on November 23rd, Jonathan “Joni” Sanchez is well known for being adventurous, positive, and direct. By doing many sor... Read More...

The healing power of medicinal plants

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The use of plants as medicine has been a common practice even before the rise of modern medicine in the 18th century. Ester Mal... Read More...

Bukid Amara: A new level of farm experience