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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Plant-based snacks made from local mushrooms find a big market

Ellaine Kryss HubillaApril 16, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Nowadays, a lot of people are conscious about the kind of food they consume. It has always been a challenge to find something to eat... Read More...

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Well-designed packaging can help

Yvette TanApril 12, 2020

By Yvette Tan You have a great product and are ready to go to market. How do you make yourself stand out in a sea of consumer goods? There are many answer... Read More...

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School project turned real life agribusiness: The tale of E-Magsasaka

Nikky NecessarioApril 10, 2020

By Nikky Necessario E-Magsasaka is a farm-to-table initiative that gets produce directly from farmers for a fair price. This agribusiness is the brainchild o... Read More...

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OFW earns more from farm tourism site in Laguna

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 9, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Victor P. Esmeris, an OFW in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw the potential of farm tourism and decided to start his own site in the P... Read More...

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Lomboy Farms: A pioneer of Philippine viticulture

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 4, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Viticulture is the science, study, and production of grapes that is practiced nearly everywhere in the world. It’s widely used ... Read More...

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How about farm inputs? Farmers also need them to ensure food production during community quarantine

Sahlie LacsonApril 2, 2020

By Sahlie P. Lacson Farm inputs like seeds, fertilizers, farm tools, and feeds are just as important necessities for farmers. How can they be able to provide... Read More...

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Grandma from Bulacan finds fortune in oyster mushroom and uses it to help others

Nikky NecessarioApril 2, 2020

By Nikky Necessario From being a caterer famous for her crispy kangkong, to becoming a pioneer in the crispy mushroom chips industry, Aurora Sumulong, more k... Read More...

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Best friends from Australia came back to the Philippines

Nikky NecessarioApril 1, 2020

By Nikky Necessario Overseas workers and best friends Jessie Salazar and Josie Ramos, returned to the Philippines after living in Australia for almost half o... Read More...

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Restore soil to absorb billions of tons of carbon: study

agrimagMarch 31, 2020

By Agence France-Presse Restoring and protecting the world’s soil could absorb more than five billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year — roughly what the U... Read More...

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EcoWaste group calls on public to practice home composting

agrimagMarch 31, 2020

By Chito Chavez Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition on Saturday called on the public to practice home composting as millions heeded the government’s stay-... Read More...

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Easy steps on how to start growing your own food while on community quarantine

Vina MedenillaMarch 28, 2020

by Vina Medenilla In times like this, it is important for us to re-think and realize the importance of agriculture in our lives to survive with or without a ... Read More...

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DA-NFA prepositions enough rice for Metro Manila, entire country

agrimagMarch 28, 2020

The Department of Agriculture through the National Food Authority (NFA) has prepositioned rice stocks for the requirements of Metro Manila, ensuring sufficient ... Read More...

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Local sauce brands choose natural and support local

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 28, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Haynayan Ketchup and Chili Asylum are two local sauce brands that look no further than the proverbial backyard when it comes to... Read More...

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Online Palengke allows you to help farmers while having fresh produce delivered to your doorstep

agrimagMarch 27, 2020

By John Legaspi A lot has been affected by the spread of Covid-19. Brave health workers put their lives at risk on the frontlines. Under quarantine, people who... Read More...

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DA protocol during Enhanced Community Quarantine

Yvette TanMarch 26, 2020

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued Protocols on Enhanced Community Quarantine on social and physical distancing. The measures have been approved by t... Read More...

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