Hybrid rice seeds get highest yields for rice farmers in Bohol

Minerva NewmanOctober 30, 2020

TAGBILARAN CITY -- A rice farmer from Paraiso, Mabini town in Bohol, Estarlita Vallecera got for the first time the highest yield from its hybrid rice farm when... Read More...

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Families in Batangas and Laguna benefit from DOST-PCAARRD’s ‘Tilapia para sa Pamayanan’

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 30, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  The Department of Science and Technology, through the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Resear... Read More...

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Two companies sign partnership to expand manufacturing and operations of a plant-based protein

agrimagOctober 30, 2020

In an attempt to meet the demand for the plant-based protein JUST Egg in Asia, Eat Just, Inc., a company that uses cutting-edge science and technology to create... Read More...

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Market caravans launch in Baguio City

Zaldy ComandaOctober 28, 2020

BAGUIO CITY – Sixteen farmers from Cordillera region participated the “Farmers Produce” market outlet caravans provided by the Department of Agriculture-Cordill... Read More...

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P20-million Korean project purchases rice from Panay farmers

Tara YapOctober 27, 2020

ILOILO CITY— According to the Department of Agriculture (DA-6), a P20-million project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is aiding ric... Read More...

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Syngenta wins big at the 2020 Cordillera Corn Derby

agrimagOctober 26, 2020

Syngenta Philippines’ NK8840 bagged the Masaganang Ani Award as the champion of the first ever Cordillera Regional Corn Derby. Syngenta Philippines, Inc. also t... Read More...

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A family moved to the farm, started growing their own food during the quarantine period

agrimagOctober 25, 2020

During the strict quarantine period imposed last March 15, the public exhausted all possible resources that were available in order to sustain them through the ... Read More...

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Miagao, Iloilo group granted P1M worth of irrigation project

agrimagOctober 25, 2020

𝘐𝘓𝘖𝘐𝘓𝘖 𝘊𝘐𝘛𝘠 - Durog Irrigators’ Association (IA) of Miagao, Iloilo will be granted with ₱1 million worth of project by the Department of Agriculture (DA) - Bure... Read More...

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Retiree in Mindanao turns her home into a flourishing indoor garden

Vina MedenillaOctober 24, 2020

By Vina Medenilla A retiree in General Santos named Rosana Sacay, 64, a mother of three, has converted about 20sqm of her 187 sqm home into an indoor garden.... Read More...

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Lessons Isabella Rossellini learned from farming

agrimagOctober 23, 2020

Famous for her role as a lounge singer in David Lynch’s Blue Velvet (1986), Isabella Rossellini is more than just an actress and model--she is also a farmer who... Read More...

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U.S. Dairy Export Council unveils its newest, first-of-its-kind educational hub and training center in Singapore

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 23, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao In hopes of meeting the ever-changing demand of Southeast Asian consumers, the United States Dairy Export Council (U.S. DEC) re... Read More...

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Filipino Small-Scale Tuna Fishers Eligible for Prestigious International Ecolabel

agrimagOctober 22, 2020

The municipal fisher organization Philippine Tuna Handline Partnership (PTHP) officially began its journey towards earning the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ... Read More...

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Getting your kids interested in hydroponics farming at home

agrimagOctober 22, 2020

Hydroponics, a method of growing crops in water contained with nutrients, is an easy and efficient way to grow plants at home. Engaging in this with your childr... Read More...

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Immune boosting fruits, vegetables, and other plants that can help you shun the threats of COVID-19 

Vina MedenillaOctober 22, 2020

By Vina Medenilla   Now more than ever, it is a crucial time to keep our bodies’ defenses strong and alive. With the absence of a cure for COVID-19, ... Read More...

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Digital Literacy Continues for Farmers Across Regions

agrimagOctober 21, 2020

More farmers are taking on the challenge to become future-ready as they participate in the first level of the Digital Farmers Program (DFP), the DFP 101. Fol... Read More...

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Farmers, rice watch groups assert repeal of rice liberalization, production support to ensure food self-sufficiency

agrimagOctober 20, 2020

On the 41st year of World Food Day set by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, rice farmers and peasant women from Bataan and Pamp... Read More...

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Reminders in getting Good Agricultural Practices certification for corn farming

Vina MedenillaOctober 20, 2020

By Vina Medenilla As per the Department of Agriculture (DA), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is a set of guidelines to ensure safety and quality in fruit a... Read More...

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‘Plantito’ Migz Zubiri encourages horticulture to improve well-being and boost local economy

agrimagOctober 19, 2020

Horticulture was among the biggest trends to sweep Filipinos over the past eight months under quarantine. Proudly labeling themselves “plantitos/plantitas,” peo... Read More...

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DA Usec Laviña encourages bamboo cultivation for sustainability and profit

Aira Genesa MagdayaoOctober 18, 2020

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that the bamboo has potential for economy and agriculture industry. Department of Agri... Read More...

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𝗡𝗙𝗔 𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗩 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰

agrimagOctober 18, 2020

National Food Authority (NFA) 6 regional manager Dianne Silva is urging the local farmers to sell their produce to the agency to build up adequate buffer stocks... Read More...

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