On World Food Day, foodsheds offer hope in lockdown- stricken communities

agrimagOctober 23, 2021

When the lockdowns started in March 2020, a lot of families had to suffer immense hunger and poverty stemming from the closure of businesses and absence of reli... Read More...

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This sticker can extend fruit shelf life, thereby reducing food waste 

agrimagOctober 21, 2021

Approximately one-third of all food produced in the world is wasted every year. When the COVID-19 pandemic happened, it disrupted food supply networks, causing ... Read More...

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Adopt a tree, help preserve Philippine coffee

Vina MedenillaOctober 21, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Over the past years, coffee production in the country has been dwindling despite the growing demand for it. Aging farmers, coffee growers s... Read More...

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Art and plant lovers have the best of both worlds in this ornamental plant and art show

agrimagOctober 20, 2021

The plant craze that gripped the nation toward the middle of last year’s ECQ was a pleasant surprise for many of us. In the confines of our homes, we rediscover... Read More...

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How recycling alone can’t solve the plastic crisis and other solutions to try

agrimagOctober 20, 2021

Since the 1950s, approximately eight billion tons of plastic have been produced and more than 300 million tons are made each year. Throughout the years, the env... Read More...

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Researchers eyes ‘transparent’ wood as an eco-friendly construction material 

agrimagOctober 19, 2021

In the construction industry, wood may appear as an old-school material in this age of glass and steel.   However, scientists have transformed timber into a ... Read More...

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Weekend farmers find food security in natural farming

Vina MedenillaOctober 19, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Daryl Balmoria-Garcia, an architect and registered environmental planner, and her husband, Jose D. Garcia Jr., a policeman in the Mandaue C... Read More...

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Innovation Olympics 2.0 names two grand winners who focused on providing technology to enhance farmer’s yields

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 18, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Throughout the years, technology has played a critical role in making people’s lives easier in every aspect. Even in farming, t... Read More...

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From pandemic to plantdemic

agrimagOctober 17, 2021

By BOYET GANIGAN COVID-19 put the whole world in quarantine. The Philippines was no exception, but the resilience of Pinoys and the ability to put humor i... Read More...

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Yet another piece on how we need to treat farming as a business

Yvette TanOctober 16, 2021

In early 2020, I interviewed Raymund Aaron of Villa Socorro Agri Eco-Village in Pagsanjan, Laguna. Aaron, whose business card says he is the resort’s Banana Chi... Read More...

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Step towards a global goal: How this collaboration is driving transformation in the Philippines’ agri-food system

agrimagOctober 16, 2021

A global community of over 150 countries  observe and celebrate World Food Day, October 16th of every year. Its primary objective is to raise awareness on the i... Read More...

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Award-winning fisherman shares his journey towards empowering his community by creating a sustainable marine environment

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 15, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO The Philippines is known for its diverse marine ecosystem. Many fisherfolks have tapped into this rich resource to provide food... Read More...

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Innovation Olympics 2.0 Set to Host Grand Finals on October 15

agrimagOctober 14, 2021

After months of testing and implementation, six finalists fight for the top spot in the upcoming Grand Finals of the Innovation Olympics 2.0 (IO 2.0), an agri-h... Read More...

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Five farming methods that can help combat climate change

agrimagOctober 13, 2021

Climate change continues to be a pressing issue due to several reasons like deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and industrial farming practices among othe... Read More...

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Bicol communicators are looking for Filipino seed savers

agrimagOctober 12, 2021

ALBAY, Philippines — Do you know of seed savers in your community? A team of Bicolano communicators, called Bicol Umalohokan, is looking for farmers who save... Read More...

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How to prevent and reduce food waste at home

agrimagOctober 11, 2021

Greenhouse gases from cars and factories are some of the main factors that contribute to global warming. But there’s another source of emission that’s not given... Read More...

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Book celebrating a decade of sustainable fisheries work in the PH launched

agrimagOctober 5, 2021

The World Wide Fund for Nature launched Bangkulis: Tuna Tales from Hook to Cook, a coffee table book commemorating a decade of sustainable fisheries work in the... Read More...

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How women and technology can help boost food security in the Philippines

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 4, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in the Philippines. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Org... Read More...

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Zamboanga hospital’s urban garden a hit with staff and patients

Yvette TanOctober 3, 2021

In December 2020, the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) started planting urban gardens on its premises. Measuring about 15-20 square meters each, the urba... Read More...

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Baguio weaving company finds a new market with its line of hand-dyed handwoven products

Yvette TanOctober 2, 2021

If you live in or have been to Baguio City in Benguet, you’ve probably heard of or visited Narda’s Handwoven Arts and Crafts, a Benguet institution. The company... Read More...

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