Unifying natural and conventional farming for a stronger agriculture sector

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Natural is not always safe. Moreover synthetic is not always harmful. Marie Claude Bibeau, Canadian federal agriculture minister, disclosed that the Canadian... Read More...

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Agricultural losses now at P577.59 million due to Taal Volcano eruption

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Taal volcano is still at Alert Level 4. In some areas of Batangas City, formation of new cracks were observed. In its previous report, a total of P74.55 mill... Read More...

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Tagaytay farmer’s photos show fields damaged by ashfall

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Taal Volcano’s eruption has displaced people and animals and destroyed crops and nearby flora. Its ashfall cloud reached about 55,000 feet, reaching as far as N... Read More...

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PH to showcase globally competitive cacao products in the Netherlands

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The Philippines started to cultivate cacao as early as the 17th century. Its geographical location and climate conditions are very suitable for growing cacao be... Read More...

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DA Secretary William Dar guests in Manila Bulletin’s Hot Seat

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Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar guested in Manila Bulletin’s Hot Seat last Friday. Agriculture Section Editor Yvette Tan moderated the i... Read More...

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Panaad gets bigger, better, grander

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. The "2019 Panaad sa Negros Festival" is indeed "getting bigger, better, and grander each year." This is the observation made by Senato... Read More...

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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...

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Halal goat industry eyeing vast local, international markets

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. In response to the increasing demand for halal food products both locally and internationally, the Farms and Industry Encounters through ... Read More...

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A modern village level muscovado sugar processing facility

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By Zac B. Sarian Ramon Uy of Bacolod, who is into fabrication of various machines that include shredders, essential oil extractors, threshers, and more has a... Read More...

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In Biñan, volcanic ash from Taal is turned into cement bricks

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The ashfall from Taal Volcano’s eruption may have disrupted many lives, but Biñan City’s Materials and Recovery Facility has already begun taking advantage of t... Read More...

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Andres and Marcela Licaros: Never too old to do part-time farming

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By Zac B. Sarian Two octogenarians refuse to be doing nothing to pass the time long after retirement from their employment. They are Andres Licaros Sr. who u... Read More...

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Gray pineapples: Volcano devastates Philippines farm

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Photo and story from Reuters TAGAYTAY, Philippines (Reuters) - Farmer Jack Imperial woke to a picture of devastation after ash spewed from a volcano in the P... Read More...

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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...

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Magnet-powered irrigation system that uses no electricity introduced

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By Yvette Tan Irrigation can be important to crop health, but it can be expensive and when implemented poorly, can result in wastage. A Frenchman has invente... Read More...

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Improving environmental conditions through regenerative agricultural practices

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For more than 20 years, American cattle farmer Will Harris depended on the conventional way of cultivating his livestock. Today, he holistically manages his 2,5... Read More...

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Farm to market road opened in San Fernando, Cam Sur

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One of the biggest challenges faced by local farmers is the lack of roads that allows them to bring their produce to market while still at the peak of freshness... Read More...

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Wiser with Waiss: Introducing Sarai’s smart irrigation technology

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By Ofelia F. Domingo When irrigation water is scarce, especially in times of drought, conserving water is more than just a necessity. It is even wiser to pla... Read More...

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Farmer appeals for help for farms destroyed by Taal ashfall

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The eruption of Taal Volcano last January 12 has displaced many lives and has put the area on high alert, as the volcano spewed ash that reached as far as North... Read More...

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Protecting onion and garlic from infestation through smart ICT applications

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By Ofelia F. Domingo, DOST-PCAARD S&T Media Services Farmers, local government units of Nueva Ecija, and neighboring onion and garlic growing provinces h... Read More...

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Communal fruit trees to be available in Copenhagen’s public spaces

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Fruit trees will now be available in public places in Copenhagen, Denmark. With the aim of reconnecting people and local flora, the council of the said city vot... Read More...

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