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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Agriculture can be sexy

Yvette TanOctober 2, 2021

There’s a school of thought that’s been going around agriculture circles for some time, and that the industry needs to be repackaged as “sexy” in order to attra... Read More...

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British gardener aims to set new world record by growing 839 tomatoes from a single stem

agrimagOctober 1, 2021

Douglas Smith, a British gardener from Stanstead Abbotts, England, harvested a total of 839 tomatoes from a single stem and is planning to create a new world re... Read More...

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This farmer bikes around his province to tell others about the climate crisis

Yvette TanSeptember 30, 2021

Jonjon Sarmiento, more popularly known as Farmer Jon, is a community organizer, volunteer manager of the SALIKA Farmers Cooperative, and sustainable agriculture... Read More...

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Achieving self-sufficiency in under 2.5 hectares: a tour of a climate activist’s farm

Yvette TanSeptember 30, 2021

Jonjon Sarmiento, aka Farmer Jon, is a sustainable agriculture advocate, a community organizer, and a climate crisis activist. He is also the man behind Kuatro ... Read More...

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Couple developed Bataan farm where they now enjoy farming in retirement

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 29, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO As people age, they start to plan about how they want to spend the rest of their years outside of the workforce. Many people co... Read More...

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Bangkok taxi company transforms taxi graveyard into a vegetable garden

agrimagSeptember 27, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many people got displaced from their jobs because they needed to follow safety protocols to keep the virus from spreading rap... Read More...

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Makopa vs tambis: how knowledge on local fruits can vary due to locations

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 27, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO During the weekend, Agriculture Online has received tons of feedback, both positive and negative, about the difference between ... Read More...

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