‘Farmers’ Produce’ market to open in Metro malls

agrimagJuly 2, 2020

The Department of Agriculture (DA) together with Resto PH, a group of restaurant owners with outlets situated at various malls, and SM Supermalls signed a Memor... Read More...

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Two millennials grow extraordinary veggies in their gardens

Vina MedenillaJuly 2, 2020

by Vina Medenilla Nowadays, it is rare to see the younger generation take part in agriculture, but two millennials are passionate about growing vegetables, p... Read More...

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Environmental event broadens cultivation of indigenous Palawan cherry

agrimagJuly 2, 2020

By Julio P. Yap Jr. It was the environment conservation event “Padyak Para sa Kalikasan” that paved the way for the recent planting of at least 500 seedlings... Read More...

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An OFW shares his experience as red okra grower

Vina MedenillaJune 30, 2020

by Vina Medenilla Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) or also known as “lady’s finger” is a tall-growing vegetable that thrives in areas with tropical climates lik... Read More...

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Three benefits of gardening to one’s mental well-being

agrimagJune 30, 2020

Many gardeners have been vocal with their own stories about how gardening has helped them de-stress and improve their mental health. Studies have also shown the... Read More...

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From farms to frontliners: “Ani Para Bayani” connects harvests to heroes of COVID-19

agrimagJune 30, 2020

Many Filipinos have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. From frontliners to the Filipino masses, livelihoods have been threatened in various wa... Read More...

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Iloilo tree seedlings from Capiz find its way home

agrimagJune 29, 2020

By Tara Yap ILOILO CITY—Iloilo province recently marked Arbor Day by planting seedlings of a tree bearing its name and that has been donated by its neighbori... Read More...

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Task force to end communist armed conflict brings farm equipment, solar power, fingerlings to farmers

agrimagJune 29, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – The government task force to end communist armed conflict brings equipments, solar power, fingerlings and farm seeds to fa... Read More...

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LASER treatment enhances mungbean germination

agrimagJune 29, 2020

By Rafael D. Guerrero III The LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission Radiation) is a device that generates an intense beam of coherent monochromat... Read More...

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Kids help produce vegetables, dream to become professional farmers to feed the hungry

agrimagJune 28, 2020

By Roel N. Catoto GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island - Unlike other children their age, Nico Nogalo (8), Justine Convicto (16), and Fregie Espejon (10) dream of be... Read More...

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DA-PRDP turns over P22.1-M enterprise project to boost rubber industry in Butuan City

agrimagJune 28, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – Rubber growers in this region’s premier and capital city of Butuan and its neighboring areas are seen to increase their pr... Read More...

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PDI bags five ROAAA’s in DA 122nd anniversary celebration

agrimagJune 28, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – The Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI) bagged five categories under the Regional Organic Agriculture Achievers Awards (ROAA... Read More...

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Livelihood seeding program launches in Dinagat Islands

agrimagJune 27, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launches it first Livelihood Seeding Program - Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LS... Read More...

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Turning the negative economic impact of COVID-19 situation into an agricultural boost

agrimagJune 27, 2020

Despite the numerous setbacks that COVID-19 has caused to the world, the country of Bhutan sees this time to boost the agriculture sector of their country. Bann... Read More...

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PRLEC intensifies agri programs to combat COVID-19

agrimagJune 27, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – The Poverty Reduction Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) of the Surigao del Sur Task Force on Ending Local Communis... Read More...

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Shamcey Supsup distributed meals to over 1000 frontliners using the produce from her backyard farm

Vina MedenillaJune 27, 2020

by Vina Medenilla  Beauty, brains, and a farm – these are what the beauty queen and Miss Universe Philippines Organization’s national director Shamcey Supsup... Read More...

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A fire station gave away free vegetables, asked passersby to pay with their smile

Vina MedenillaJune 27, 2020

by Vina Medenilla ISABELA –  A fire station in San Agustin, Isabela sold vegetables to the residents and in return, they asked for a smile as a payment for t... Read More...

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In France, newly-established buildings with rooftops are required to be partially or fully covered with plants or solar panels

agrimagJune 27, 2020

In 2015, a law named ‘Green Roof Law’ was passed as part of the French parliament’s effort to make the city greener. This requires all new buildings with roofto... Read More...

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Pollinating flowers can now be done with bubbles

agrimagJune 26, 2020

Japanese researchers developed a soap bubble-based pollination method that’s also as effective as doing it by hand.  In a study published in iScience, the re... Read More...

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University students help rice farmers sell their produce

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 26, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao It is no secret that numerous people are struggling because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and community quarantines im... Read More...

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