New plant species from Mindanao is now officially named Begonia bangsamoro

agrimagApril 21, 2021

By Jenna V. Genio Begonia bangsamoro was published as a new species from Mindanao in the international scientific journal Phytotaxa on April 16, 2021. Before... Read More...

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Reforestation projects must give importance to diversity to ensure long-term benefits

agrimagApril 20, 2021

About 10 million hectares of forest are lost every year. Many reforestation efforts can go to waste if diversity is not involved in the process.  Integrating... Read More...

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Tarlac farmer and Rizal fisherfolk share their products with Quezon City community pantries

Vina MedenillaApril 20, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA Aside from battling the existing health crisis, millions of Filipinos continue to suffer from hunger and food insecurity caused by increasi... Read More...

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Carbon labeling on products can affect consumer behavior

agrimagApril 19, 2021

According to a study of hypothetical purchasing decisions conducted in Sweden, carbon footprint labels cause consumers to shift to meat products that have a 25 ... Read More...

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The impact of the Palangue Agrarian Reform Cooperative on its members’ lives

agrimagApril 18, 2021

By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. The Palangue Agrarian Reform Cooperative (PARC) in Palangue, Naic, Cavite was established on July 5, 1995, with an initial capitali... Read More...

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Rubber trees are under threat. Here are the reasons why.

agrimagApril 17, 2021

 From shoe soles, refrigerators, to clothes, car tires, and medical supplies, natural rubber is a common denominator that keeps the quality of these products at... Read More...

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The Spanish city of Seville is turning leftover oranges into electricity

agrimagApril 16, 2021

The southern Spanish city of Seville began a pilot scheme of using the methane produced from fermenting fruits to generate clean electricity. It was initially l... Read More...

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Online grocery store addresses a consumer’s concern about “pricey” produce of local farmers

Vina MedenillaApril 15, 2021

BY VINA MEDENILLA As the pandemic forces many businesses to shift online, many consumers also resort to buying their essentials digitally.  The web serves... Read More...

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Intuitive couple transforms land that’s been idle for 20 years into a thriving farm

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 14, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  The universe has its way of giving signs that show us if it’s the right time to carry out our plans and make our dreams come t... Read More...

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Chief marine engineer grows grapes and strawberries in his Antipolo garden

Vina MedenillaApril 13, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA Constancio E. Estuye Jr., 60, a chief marine engineer in a foreign vessel, also grows grapes and strawberries in the city.  His 162 sqm ... Read More...

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Research team aims to promote permaculture by jumpstarting academic interest

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 12, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO The world as we know it today wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t for research. This creative and systematic process has increase... Read More...

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What is permaculture? Some basics and advantages to this farming worldview

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 12, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO There are many approaches to farming that implement natural practices to encourage the growth of fresh, healthy produce without... Read More...

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Three retirees who have become successful farmers 

Vina MedenillaApril 10, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA To live on a farm away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a dream for many Filipinos. One can choose to relax, and at the same time,... Read More...

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New bacterial strains found on the space station might be useful in producing food in space

agrimagApril 8, 2021

Previously unknown species of microbes have been discovered in various areas on the International Space Station (ISS) through advanced genetic testing. Three ou... Read More...

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Time to phone home: ‘E.T. Sponge’ listed among top 10 new marine species

agrimagApril 7, 2021

To date, approximately five percent of the world’s oceans have been explored, leaving 95 percent more to be discovered. But despite this small portion, scientis... Read More...

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Aside from fostering food security, here are five other reasons why people love urban gardening

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 7, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO During the previous year, there has been a rise in the number of urban gardeners. This is because the COVID-19 pandemic posed a... Read More...

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Second time’s a charm: La Union family finds success after reopening grape farm

Vina MedenillaApril 6, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA It is the most difficult times that make us fall hard and rise stronger. Climasenrose Farm in Bauang, La Union is a thriving grapes farm th... Read More...

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Everything is linked to agriculture

Yvette TanApril 4, 2021

I was in a meeting where someone joked that I have the ability to link anything to agriculture. I replied that this is because ultimately, everything that has t... Read More...

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DepEd introduces microsite of climate change education materials for teachers and learners

Vina MedenillaApril 1, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), released a microsite that features... Read More...

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Filipino farmers grow local vegetables in Spain, supplies produce to Asian stores

Vina MedenillaApril 1, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA In Madrid, Spain lies a 1.5-hectare farm managed and owned by Filipinos. Ghie, as she prefers to be called, 50, and her husband Ramon, 65, ... Read More...

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