William Dar named as new Secretary of Agriculture

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  President Rodrigo Duterte recently appointed former director-general of the International Crops Research Institute for the Sem... Read More...

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Meat judging shines bright for the next generation of the red meat industry

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Out of the 200 competitors at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) competition, two second year Animal Science students of Murdoch University, Cla... Read More...

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New water facility benefits evacuation site

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. Most people in many relocation sites across the country live with limited access to water. In some relocation sites, ground water is e... Read More...

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Organic farm spearheads weekly event that focuses on eating right as part of living well

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By Nikky Necessario Many people dread Mondays, but Kai Farms is offering a different way to start the week. The organic farm wants people to be mindful of wh... Read More...

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SL Agritech ignites new hope for Marawi through farming

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Keeping true to its commitment to help in the rehabilitation of war-torn Marawi, SL Agritech, the major hybrid rice producer in the country, celebrated the firs... Read More...

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First ever cactus and succulent exhibit held in the south

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Despite the threat of inclement weather, the National Cactus and Succulent Organization of the Philippines (NCSOPI), in partne... Read More...

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You can now fly with aircrafts fueled by plants

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Feeling guilty of causing too much greenhouse gases by riding the plane? Regret no more! Several airline companies in the United States and South Africa are now... Read More...

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Dogs on-the-job: sniffers to detect invasive species and plants

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Twenty years ago, the dogs, which has been regarded as a man’s best friend, become assets by training them to use their sense of smell in the name of science. W... Read More...

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Plant genes are being altered to combat climate change

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With the inevitable changes that is happening now with regards to our climate, it is important for us to know how to adapt, improve, survive, and help in combat... Read More...

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First UPRI-NOAH talk on disaster resiliency encourages multi-hazard preparedness

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  During the first talk on disaster resiliency made possible through the collaboration of the University of the Philippines Dili... Read More...

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Rediscovering the hidden terraces of Negros Occidental

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By Julio P. Yap Jr. The province of Negros Occidental has been known as the sugarland of the Philippines for producing more than half of the country’s sugar ... Read More...

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Being surrounded by green foliage and plants reduces junk food craving

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Studies claim that being surrounded by greenery has a lot of positive effects to one’s health, particularly in a person’s mental state. However, the University ... Read More...

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Hibiscus quesadillas, anyone?

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Pretty sure many of you have seen or tried a hibiscus-infused drink from your favorite local resto, but have you tried eating quesadillas with hibiscus? Adri... Read More...

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New research findings in agriculture and fisheries

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By Rafael D. Guerrero III We were at the recently held 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology (Philippines), Depart... Read More...

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Can you set-up a garden in space? NASA wants you!

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, together with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration – the federal agency that is responsible for aerospace rese... Read More...

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Eastern Rizal, a vegetable basket for Metro Manila

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By Rolando Dy Vegetables are expensive in Manila as observed by Arsenio ‘Toto’ Barcelona, an agribusiness entrepreneur. Quality is also very poor compared to... Read More...

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Building something from trash: this company in Davao recycles plastics into furniture and more

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A company in Davao found a way to make use of single-use plastics that are thrown out as garbage. Envirotech Waste Recycling, headed by Winchester Lemen, collec... Read More...

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Agricultural Training Institute to Showcase Latest Training and R&D Innovations in Coconut Farming

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The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) will showcase its latest extension, as well as research and development programs at the... Read More...

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Using edible rice straw is one step into saving the Earth

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Ditching plastic straws could be one of the simplest ways one can help lessen the everyday plastic consumption. A company in Malaysia, the Mistraws Manufactu... Read More...

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Cashless Agri-Kapihan works fine

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By Zac B. Sarian In August 1986, we started the Agri-Kapihan for our own “selfish” reason. So far, it has worked fine to this day, helping spread practical f... Read More...

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