Manuka: New Zealand’s sought-after honey 

agrimagApril 22, 2021

Manuka honey comes from the nectar of New Zealand’s tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium). This honey is not only famous in its native country, but has also been ga... Read More...

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Queen of Philippine vegetables: Guide to growing malunggay

Vina MedenillaApril 22, 2021

BY VINA MEDENILLA Moringa or malunggay has been a backyard garden staple in many Filipino homes because of its nutritional benefits and adaptability to local... Read More...

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The science behind what makes chocolates taste good

agrimagApril 21, 2021

Chocolates are loved by people all over the world. Who wouldn’t love this delectable treat? It’s sweet, rich, and can be used in many dessert recipes. But what ... Read More...

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Going beyond buko: Food products and dishes that can be made from coconuts

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 19, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Throughout Philippine culture, coconuts or buko are a large part of our cuisine. This is because its fruits are a versatile ing... Read More...

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Five things to remember before starting a permaculture farm

Ellaine Kryss HubillaApril 18, 2021

As told to Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Permaculture is a design system that works with nature by observing how the environment works and interacting with it throug... Read More...

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Rubber trees are under threat. Here are the reasons why.

agrimagApril 17, 2021

 From shoe soles, refrigerators, to clothes, car tires, and medical supplies, natural rubber is a common denominator that keeps the quality of these products at... Read More...

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Iloilo beekeeper offers artificial insemination for queen honeybees

Yvette TanApril 11, 2021

Two Bees Apiary in Iloilo City is a small urban apiary with aout 16 hives. Aside from being a beekeeper, its owner, Wilfrido “Jonji”  S. de Jesus Jr., runs an a... Read More...

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Mesa ni Misis Bahay Kubo Kitchen Series: Bicol Region with Chef Rica Buenaflor

agrimagApril 10, 2021

By Juana Manahan Yupangco Contrary to what we know, Bicolano food is not just about being spicy. Mesa ni Misis has begun a series called Bahay Kubo kitche... Read More...

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Marketing helped make avocados popular

agrimagApril 10, 2021

There was a time when Americans didn’t know how to consume ‘alligator pears,’ but this is not the case today.  Avocados, or alligator pears, used to be calle... Read More...

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Stay-at-home mom grows bok choy and other vegetables in her urban garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 31, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO There are over 400 different types of cabbages available around the world, each with a distinct set of characteristics. Among t... Read More...

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Grow ube clones from bulbils

Yvette TanMarch 28, 2021

Ube, or purple yam (Dioscorea Alata), has long been a favorite Filipino flavor. The last decade has seen his common but popular tuber achieve worldwide recognit... Read More...

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Product developer from Belgium built a permaculture farm in Nueva Ecija

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMarch 28, 2021

“Permaculture, a design system that works with nature and could bridge the gap focusing on the ecosystem. In this case, a farming ecosystem in a very ordinary p... Read More...

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A beginner’s guide to growing sigarilyas

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 24, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The Filipino folk song “Bahay Kubo” talks of various vegetables that can be grown in a home setting. Among the vegetables menti... Read More...

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Tomatoes can be challenging to grow but it’s worth it

agrimagMarch 17, 2021

The tomato plant has an interesting history. Native to South America, the tomato was initially thought to be poisonous in the United States for many years, whic... Read More...

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How to grow tomatoes in the city

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 17, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  A common crop that home gardeners like to grow is the tomato. Some reasons behind this are because tomatoes are easy to grow a... Read More...

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Fair, nutritious, and sustainable: how the Participatory Guarantee System makes organic certification accessible to small farmers and all consumers

Yvette TanMarch 14, 2021

Organically grown vegetables mean many things: naturally grown, synthetic chemical-free, safe,  sustainable. Unfortunately, it can also mean other things: expen... Read More...

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Former government employee cultivates busikad for its medicinal value

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 12, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Before the rise of modern medicine, people used traditional medicine to treat common ailments or administer first-aid. Plants ... Read More...

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Getting to know guava: Its health benefits and how to grow them

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 10, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Among the many fruits that grow in the Philippines, a favorite of many is the guava (Psidium guajava Linn.), locally known as ... Read More...

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How to grow batuan, the indigenous Visayan fruit

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 3, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Throughout the Philippines, some crops are indigenous to particular areas. These crops have become a part of the culture in the... Read More...

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The untapped potential of coconut sap vinegar

Yvette TanFebruary 28, 2021

Vinegar is an important part of Philippine cuisine. It is used as both an ingredient and a condiment. In her book “Tikim,” culinary historian Doreen Fernandez w... Read More...

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