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It’s our responsibility as human beings to care for the earth we live in. Reforestation and other projects with an ecological thrust ensure that younger generations have a beautiful earth to inherit.

700,000 forest trees in Mt. Purro nature reserve

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By Zac B. Sarian Thirty years ago, Alberto “Toto” Malvar got a Forest Reserve Management Lease from the DENR so he can reforest almost 1,000 hectares of Indi... Read More...

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Used toilet paper rolls make good seedling planters

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Angel B. Dukha III Many people rely on plastic pots to start their seedlings in. But with a little bit of imagination, one can save money and avoid waste by ... Read More...

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Tatang had a soft spot for farmers

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By Zac B. Sarian Tatang, whom you and all of us know as Mr. Henry Sy, had a soft heart for farmers. Of course, you and I know that he was the country’s riche... Read More...

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Appreciating sustainable development

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By Frank A. Hilario “Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of... Read More...

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Kaohsiung’s massive but organized wholesale market

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. When travelling to Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan, an amazing and very interesting place to visit is the city’s Vegetables and Fruits ... Read More...

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Family farms as key to food security

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Family farms account for more than 90% of all farms worldwide and as such they play a critical role in food production. This was affirmed by Senator Cynthia ... Read More...

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Pest and disease busters from the wild

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By Ronaldo T. Alberto Plants from the wild defend crops from pest and diseases just as effectively as chemical pesticides without hurting the environment. ... Read More...

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Newly found fungi may help plants combat salty soil

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Half of the soil used in farming may be high in sodium by 2050, according to scientists, but with this new discovery, there is a solution for plants to thrive i... Read More...

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Marine bio experts wage solutions to protect corals

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By Rosemarie C. Señora Marine biologists and experts recently put forward science-based solutions that address issues in coral protection in the country. ... Read More...

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Plant-based diet as a key to unlock diabetes-free lifestyle

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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world. In 2014, it was tallied that more than 400 million people in the world suffer from Diabetes. ... Read More...

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Quezon City is one of 14 international cities committed to achieve sustainable food policies by 2030

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The Philippines’ City of Stars has now welcomed sustainable living as it is one of the signatory cities that pledged to C40 Good Food Cities Declaration in orde... Read More...

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Appreciating organic certification

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By Frank A. Hilario "Why do you need the certification of the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP) to become an organic farmer?” The OCC... Read More...

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Experts gather to discuss the future of food sustainability

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The International Sustainability Summit Manila gathered experts to discuss the theme, “The Future of Sustainable Supply Chains from Production to Consumer.” ... Read More...

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Climate change and the rise of white ube

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Netizens were abuzz as the Good Shepherd Convent in Baguio recently shifted to selling white ube instead of the usual purple va... Read More...

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Bignay and duhat extracts are good for human health

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Two projects implemented by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) found that duhat and bignay extracts contain anthocyanins that possess health-pro... Read More...

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A farm-to-table concept works best for this organic farming advocate

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By Sahlie P. Lacson Nowadays, there are more and more organizations, companies, and social enterprises willing to do their part in working for what needs to ... Read More...

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Helping small farmers as key to food security

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By Zac B. Sarian Food is everybody’s business. Whether you are an ordinary laborer, office employee, professional, entrepreneur or a rich businessman, you h... Read More...

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Igorot hunks plant trees as part of their advocacy

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Popularly known as the “Igorot Hunks,” members of the Tawid Cultural Performing Group recently planted tree seedlings at the Yamang Bukid Farm last September 29... Read More...

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Appreciating organic farming

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By Frank A. Hilario After Appreciating Climate Change (1st of a series), we are now tackling Organic Farming because, scientists tell us, and I, as a discipl... Read More...

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Coffee industry in the eyes of an academician

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By Antonio G. Papa How important is coffee as an agricultural commodity? And how relevant is coffee industry in the lives of the Filipinos? Coffee is toda... Read More...

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