Veggie flour for better nutrition

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By Zac B. Sarian An enterprising nurse who worked for three years in the United States came back to the Philippines ten years ago so she could put up a socia... Read More...

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Agriculture company launches competition for rice farmers

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There are an estimated 2 to 2.5M rice farmers in the Philippines, with Regions 2 and 3 being the most prolific regions and Nueva Ecijca producing the most rice.... Read More...

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Young farmers give advice on running successful farms

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By Yvette Tan In this month’s issue of Agriculture magazine, I profile two very different farms run by millennials. One is an urban farm in the middle of New M... Read More...

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Two books, one on farm recipes and one on rebels-turned-farmers, launched

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By Yvette Tan The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Region X launched two new books last week in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte. Both of them celebrate the... Read More...

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Laguna’s pioneer in agri-business: Ato Belen’s Farm

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The farm was established in 1987 when Renato “Ato” Belen found an opportunity to propagate and provide coffee seedlings for one of his friends. Afterwards, he b... Read More...

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How Chad’s Nature Farm became an organic farm

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Chad’s Nature Farm is a 1.5 hectare farm located in Sitio Kaypatag, Brgy. Kinalaglagaan, Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas.  The farm is owned by Aida C. Briones, a ... Read More...

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Compact farms are viable and sustainable

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. Establishing compact farms practising small-scale agriculture has the potential to boost the economic status of local communities, and ev... Read More...

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A visit to Luntiang Republika Eco Farms

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On its first day, ATI’s media farm tour went to Luntiang Republika Eco Farms in Alfonso, Cavite. Established in 2011, Luntiang Republika is a 2.3 hectare farm d... Read More...

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What to take into account to make pig farming profitable

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By Nikky F. Necessario Pig farming is one of the top agricultural sectors in the Philippines. Around 12.7 million pigs are raised and it is set to progress m... Read More...

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Fruits of the land, spoils of the sea

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Why Iloilo is the 'food haven' of the Philippines By Dom Galeon Iloilo is a city on the rise. Development is up, with the recently opened Festive Walk Mal... Read More...

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Oldest Thai seed company is newest player in the PH

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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 T... Read More...

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Farm tourism: The future?

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By Rolando T. Dy Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat has advocated farm tourism as a flagship strategy. It is a sound direction. In a rel... Read More...

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Three big companies merged to form agriscience firm

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By Zac B. Sarian Three agricultural divisions of two multinational companies have been combined to form a standalone agricultural company known as Corteva Ag... Read More...

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Okra exporter provides income for farmers in Tarlac

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkijXAIQTO8&feature=youtu.be Words and photos by Patricia Bianca S. Taculao A common stigma deeply rooted into the minds o... Read More...

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Investing in goats may be a ‘saGOAT sa kahirapan’

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By Nikky Necessario IFEX 2019, held last weekend, was a treasure trove of knowledge for people in the food and agriculture industries. Of particular interest... Read More...

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Ashitaba tea to be mass manufactured

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Adela Ang is expanding production of Ashitaba tea in the wake of growing demand for the beverage. Her company, Bising Trading Post, has contracted Northfield La... Read More...

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Make farm tourism senior and PWD friendly

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By Yvette Tan Farm tourism can be a big source of income. There is a growing interest in turning part of one’s working farm into a vacation spot as well. ... Read More...

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Fresh start advocates good health, sound environment

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. The production of organic lettuce in the country has grown significantly because many Filipinos are now leaning towards attaining a healt... Read More...

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Preserve Our Dwindling Sago Palm

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By Julio P. Yap If you are planning to visit Butuan City in the Caraga Region, be sure to have a taste of “palagsing,” a unique local delicacy which is produ... Read More...

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More Farm Tourism Destinations in Bulacan

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By Angie M. Veneracion Bulacan's proximity to the Capital Region makes it a perfect getaway destination for tourists seeking a quick change of surroundings f... Read More...

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