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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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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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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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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Conservationist empowers citizen scientists to save Philippine forests

agrimagMarch 30, 2021

Karina May “KM” Reyes, a co-founder of the Centre for Sustainability PH, a woman-led, environmental non-profit organization (NGO), empowers local and indigenous... Read More...

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One size does not fit all: Marine scientists say most parrotfishes sold in the markets aren’t endangered and that misinformation and misplaced conservation endangers fisherfolk

Yvette TanMarch 14, 2021

It started with a tweet. A screencap of Sorgon's status that accompanied his retweet of Fortaleza's post. Maybelle Fortaleza, a University Research Assoc... Read More...

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Aeschynanthus rejieae from Tawi-Tawi is the first Philippine lipstick vine to be newly described after 20 years

agrimagMarch 7, 2021

By Jenna V. Genio A new lipstick vine has been found in Tawi-Tawi by researchers from the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI) and ... Read More...

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This app donates a tree to a reforestation project every time you meditate

agrimagMarch 6, 2021

Among countless meditation applications made by different developers around the globe, one application uses an approach that is unfamiliar to many.   ... Read More...

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Researchers discover that flowering plants may have existed earlier than 100 million years old ago

agrimagMarch 5, 2021

Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, are the most diverse group of land plants whose oldest fossils are discovered to be 135 million years old. Many res... Read More...

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‘Super-plant’ that absorbs roadside pollution identified by experts

agrimagFebruary 26, 2021

Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have identified the effectiveness of the bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) to soak up... Read More...

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Small steps to sustainability: How to reduce food waste and plastic usage

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 17, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  In our present world, the preservation of the environment continues to be a pressing issue as it still feels the negative impa... Read More...

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Kids who live in green spaces may grow up to be happier adults

agrimagFebruary 6, 2021

A new study found that kids (aged 10 or lower) who grew up surrounded by greenery had  55% less possibility of developing mental health issues later in life. ... Read More...

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How to become a better environment-conscious gardener

agrimagJanuary 27, 2021

There are various ways for gardeners to improve. It can be by practicing natural farming or trying out new techniques. Here are some positive ways to improve as... Read More...

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The frankincense tree is under threat 

agrimagJanuary 21, 2021

Frankincense has been part of the nativity story, making it part of many yuletide seasons for years. But what is the current state of its production now?  &n... Read More...

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The principles and importance of agroecology for a sustainable agriculture

Vina MedenillaJanuary 16, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Agroecology is a sustainable farming approach that refers to the use of natural resources without damaging them. During the MIMAROPA leg of... Read More...

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Rare, unusual jewel orchid discovered in Bohol now named Corybas boholensis

agrimagJanuary 3, 2021

By Jenna V. Genio A new, tiny jewel orchid has been discovered on the island of Bohol and named Corybas boholensis as described by researchers from multiple ... Read More...

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The importance of producing food without destroying forests and biodiversity 

Vina MedenillaDecember 26, 2020

By Vina Medenilla   Many forests have been converted to agricultural lands to meet the growing demand for food caused by the escalating human populat... Read More...

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11 new plant species discovered in the Philippines in 2020

Yvette TanDecember 20, 2020

The Philippines has long been known as a center of biodiversity. 11 new plant discoveries in the country were published in international scientific journals in ... Read More...

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Australian teen makes a ballgown out of mango seeds

agrimagDecember 18, 2020

Rather than see mango seeds go to waste, Jess Collins from Queensland, Australia decided to turn this common food waste into part of something fashionable: a ba... Read More...

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