Philippines Approves Bt Eggplant for Direct Use as Food, Feed, or for Processing

agrimagAugust 1, 2021

After rigorous biosafety assessment pursuant to the DOST-DA-DENR-DOH-DILG Joint Department Circular (JDC) No. 1, Series of 2016, the Philippine Department of Ag... Read More...

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Fighting air pollution can boost crop yields

agrimagJuly 31, 2021

Polluted air is not only detrimental to human health, but also to crop yield. A study in the United States found that the decrease in air pollution from 1999 to... Read More...

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How tomatoes warn the rest of the plant if they’re under attack

agrimagJuly 28, 2021

When faced with trouble, people, animals, and plants have a defense mechanism that alerts their bodies about the situation and how they can best deal with the t... Read More...

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Making money from mushrooms: How to make mushroom lumpia

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 28, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  As more people shift towards healthier lifestyles, there has also been an increase in demand for healthy ingredients and snack... Read More...

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How to propagate coffee plants

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 23, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Coffee has become a staple beverage in people’s lives since it gives them the ample boost of energy that they need to accomplis... Read More...

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Proper fertilization and pest and disease management in coffee plants

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 23, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Throughout the world, coffee has become a widely consumed beverage. Its industry is worth billions because coffee is a highly d... Read More...

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Philippine gems: Some endangered native ingredients that you need to know and protect

Vina MedenillaJuly 22, 2021

There is no doubt that Filipinos love food. While our country is abundant in native ingredients that give a distinct flavor to local recipes, it is saddening to... Read More...

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Spice up your garden by growing ginger

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 21, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO One common ingredient in Filipino favorites such as tinola and lugaw is ginger (Zingiber officinale), locally known as luya. Th... Read More...

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What’s the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? The answer will surprise you

agrimagJuly 20, 2021

In botany, a produce is considered fruit when it contains seeds, while it is a vegetable if it is a plant part such as roots, leaves, and stems. Following this ... Read More...

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2 NegOcc coffee growers obtain ‘fine’ grade for robusta beans

agrimagJuly 12, 2021

BACOLOD CITY – Two coffee grower associations in Negros Occidental obtained a “fine” coffee grade for robusta beans in the recently-held 2021 Philippine Coffee ... Read More...

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Two-month challenge: Guide to growing sitaw

Vina MedenillaJuly 10, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Sitaw (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis) is a high-value crop that can be produced within 50 to 65 days. This widely grown veggie is a ... Read More...

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Six health benefits of taro roots

agrimagJuly 7, 2021

Originally cultivated in Asia, the starchy root vegetable known as taro root has become popular around the world. Taro roots have brown outer skin and white fle... Read More...

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How to grow mustasa

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 7, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Mustard (Brassica juncea), locally known as mustasa in Filipino, is a common leaf vegetable that’s used in recipes such as ensa... Read More...

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July to August Seasonal crops

Vina MedenillaJuly 6, 2021

Here are crops that are abundant this July and August.  Mustard (Brassica juncea) Mustard, or mustasa in Tagalog, is a quick-growing leafy vegetable that ... Read More...

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How to grow lettuce (a beginner’s guide)

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 30, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO As the staple ingredient of various kinds of salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps, lettuce has become a go-to dish for people w... Read More...

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5 facts about durian that won’t make you wrinkle your nose

agrimagJune 28, 2021

Known for its pungent smell yet delicious meat, the durian remains a consistent favorite among Filipinos. The fruit is also used to create different products su... Read More...

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How to grow cucumbers

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 21, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), locally known as pipino, is a nutritious vegetable that’s packed with vitamins and minerals such a... Read More...

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How to grow celery

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 21, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Known as kintsay in the Philippines, celery (Apium graveolens) is a vegetable that’s rich in vitamin C for stronger immunity, b... Read More...

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Western Visayas palay output grows by 4.23% in Q1

agrimagJune 14, 2021

By Sheila Mae H. Toreno/DA-RAFIS 6 The volume of palay produced from the 196,570 hectares of area harvested in Western Visayas during the first three months ... Read More...

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Luxury brand Hermès unveils Birkin bag series made from real vegetables

agrimagJune 14, 2021

Many of us are familiar with the luxury brand Hermès and its stylish products that range from clothes and scarves to cosmetics. But the product that the brand i... Read More...

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