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In California, a vision has now turned to reality as there’s this new thing called ‘Robot Farm’. The so-called robot farm began in the year 2018 and is owned by... Read More...

The ‘Bamboo Lady’ of Los Baños

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By Rafael D. Guerrero III The bamboo is the fastest growing grass and the most important non-timber commodity in the forest ecosystem of the world. Its wood ... Read More...

Diligence paved the way for this Ulat SIPAG top awardee for two consecutive years

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By Sahlie P. Lacson It's a second time in a row for Agriculture Magazine contributor, Julio P. Yap Jr. Yap, who is fondly called “Jaypee” by family and fr... Read More...

Houseplants may help people suffering from anxiety, loneliness, and depression

Aside from other benefits that indoor plants provide their human hosts such as increasing oxygen level, cleaning the air, boosting healing, and relieving stress... Read More...

Park-like garden in Bohol is also an aquaponics system

Ellaine Kryss Hubilla

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla A walk in the park is already relaxing, but what can make it even more fascinating is the realization that the beautiful environmen... Read More...

Winning traits of successful agripeople

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By Zac B. Sarian During our seminar/forum which we hold every Sunday in our farm, one lady wanted to know what some of the traits that make agri people succe... Read More...

Green therapy: Gardening as healing for millennial with bipolar disorder

Rica Anne Victoriano

By Rica Anne D. Victoriano Various studies have found that being exposed to nature by spending time in a garden, park, or a forest offers wide-ranging health... Read More...

A senior citizen establishes a farm at the age of 80

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By Rex M. Rubio Most retired employees want to enjoy the rest of their days, relaxing and having fun with their families, visiting gorgeous places and vacati... Read More...

This gaming app will plant one tree IRL for every virtual tree grown

Since 2016, the World Wide Fund (WWF)-Philippines has been working to rehabilitate and reforest the Ipo Watershed, which serves as the primary source of water i... Read More...

Tramline enriches productivity of mountainous areas in Negros

By Julio P. Yap Jr. The completion and turnover of an agricultural tramline at a remote and mountainous sitio in Silay City in the province of Negros Occiden... Read More...

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Farm ready kids veggie workshop at SM City Clark

Farm ready, in partnership with SM, conducted a Kid’s Summer Veggie Workshop held at the Events Center, SM City Clark. The activity attracted mall goers, school... Read More...

SUCs support production of local engine for agri machinery

By Julio P. Yap Jr. At least five state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Region-6 have signified their support for the production of Filipino-made diesel ... Read More...

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How to grow plants in an improvised greenhouse

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A greenhouse is beneficial when it comes to protecting your crops from excessive cold or heat, as well as unwanted pests. However, it can be pricey, and not eve... Read More...

Retired professor shares success tips learned from almost 40 years of urban gardening

Yvette Tan

By Yvette Tan Dr. Lorgene A. Mata, a retired psychology professor and Director/Owner of LAM Personnel Compumetrics Center, has been growing fruits, vegetable... Read More...

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Two important confabs slated in QC next week

By Zac B. Sarian Two important conventions will be held next week, one after the other at the Conference Hall of the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BS... Read More...

Trees grow stronger and faster when planted in a square hole

People usually plant trees by making round holes then putting the tree inside, together with fertilizers and compost. However, there are some reasons why we sh... Read More...

Prestigious world food prize awarded to East-West founder Simon N. Groot

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and President of the World Food Prize Foundation Kenneth M. Quinn recently announced Simon N. Groot as the 2019 World Food P... Read More...

The First ASF-Forum in the Philippines is happening this week: A road to recovery and repopulation

Vina Medenilla

by Vina V. Medenilla From February 12-14, 2020, this year’s International Farmer’s Summit is going to be the first Philippines’ ASF-Forum that will be held a... Read More...