Most of the time, plants don’t like to be touched

agrimagOctober 15, 2020

Studies have proven that plants are sensitive to touch of any kind. A word for this is called thigmomorphogenesis, which refers to a plant’s response to touch. ... Read More...

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How soil in your garden can increase happiness

agrimagSeptember 26, 2020

Immersing in nature though gardening has been proven in various studies to be an effective way to de-stress and to increase happiness. But it turns out that tou... Read More...

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The world’s first living coffin used in a funeral for the first time

agrimagSeptember 22, 2020

After months of trial, a living coffin grown from mycelium made its first appearance at a funeral in the Netherlands.   Bob Hendrikx, 26, founder of ... Read More...

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Reforestation found to only partially address soil degradation

agrimagSeptember 21, 2020

Tropical soils play a vital role in the overall function of ecosystems since it provides nutrients for plants, regulates greenhouse gases, and protects against ... Read More...

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An urban park designed for social distancing can help immerse people in nature amid the crisis

Vina MedenillaSeptember 8, 2020

Although many of us are longing to unwind and to get some fresh air outdoors, going out is not a walk in the park like what it used to be, not only because of f... Read More...

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Environmental report reveals urgent action needed for small-scale fishers to withstand the climate crisis

agrimagSeptember 6, 2020

New research by WWF, Agrocampus Ouest (France), University of British Columbia (Canada), Charles Darwin Foundation (Galapagos), and Instituto Nacional de Pesca ... Read More...

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Should you dump any kind of organic waste on your compost bin? Nope.

agrimagSeptember 3, 2020

Not all kitchen wastes are created equal. It may feel great to reuse household wastes by putting them in the compost bins instead of the landfill, but not every... Read More...

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Specialty store’s items aspires to ‘save Mother Earth twice’

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 2, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao According to a report released by the Senate of the Philippines, Metro Manila is the top producer of waste as its population of... Read More...

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Study says that stronger rains in warmer climates reduce heat damage in crops

agrimagAugust 19, 2020

Numerous scientists assumed that rising global temperatures, partnered with heavy rainfall during the wet season, would adversely affect crops. However, a new s... Read More...

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Eight-year-old climate activist dreams of building a school made of recycled materials

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 12, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  At only eight-years-old, Licypriya Kangujam from India has concrete plans of making the planet a better place with her idea of... Read More...

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Plant peas and beans to lessen the amount of nitrogen in the atmosphere

agrimagAugust 10, 2020

There’s a way to mitigate climate change, and it can be found in peas and beans!  The protein-rich seeds of beans, peas, and lentils have more to them than j... Read More...

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An agritourism site fosters sustainable agriculture to strengthen communities

Vina MedenillaAugust 8, 2020

by Vina Medenilla After 14 years of abandonment, a family-owned land in Pampanga was redeveloped by a couple as a way of giving honor to their late father. T... Read More...

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The key to mitigating climate change may lie in the soil

agrimagJuly 27, 2020

According to the National Academy of Sciences and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), sequestering carbon in the soil can mitigate around 90 p... Read More...

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Eco-friendly face masks made of eggplants discovered by a chef

Vina MedenillaJuly 23, 2020

Millions of surgical face masks and gloves have been carelessly thrown everywhere, especially since the COVID-19 crisis started.  In Jordan, a chef named Oma... Read More...

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Why it is unsafe to upcycle face masks

Vina MedenillaJuly 23, 2020

by Vina Medenilla Many people have been creatively using their time and resources to be productive and innovative during the quarantine period. However, taki... Read More...

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A company in Netherlands is creating plastic from plants

agrimagJuly 22, 2020

Scientists estimate that roughly 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. To solve this, a company in the Netherlands called Avantium is cre... Read More...

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Modern-day farming methods to help grow your own food amid the crisis

agrimagJuly 18, 2020

Despite the disruptions in the food supply chain brought by the worldwide health emergency, tunnel and vertical farming methods have been helping a farmer in Pa... Read More...

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Millennial housewife grows vegetables and saves more than a thousand in monthly grocery costs

Vina MedenillaJuly 16, 2020

by Vina Medenilla Being stuck at home because of the quarantine can be both a challenge and a blessing for many, especially in a world where we don’t feel sa... Read More...

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A homeowner turns their storage area into a refreshing dining and garden space

Vina MedenillaJuly 9, 2020

by Vina Medenilla A home holds a special place in Filipino culture. It’s both an area for personal relaxation as well as for entertaining guests. In Tina ... Read More...

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A university professor turned his dark garage into a vibrant greenhouse

Vina MedenillaJuly 7, 2020

by Vina Medenilla From a few palm trees and shrubs to a full fledged garden, Lee Majors Fajilan, a hotelier and college professor at Saint Louis University, ... Read More...

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