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Batangas farmer gets high yield from hybrid rice

More and more farmers are convinced that it is more profitable to plant hybrid rice than the inbred varieties. Just like Fernando Laparan of Sitio Bagbag, Brgy.... Read More...

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Finding fortune by growing cacao

Patricia Bianca S. Taculao

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Who doesn’t love chocolate? The delectable treat made from the seeds (or beans) of the cacao tree is truly enjoyed by many, reg... Read More...

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Good reasons for growing black pepper

There are a number of good reasons why you should plant black pepper, particularly the Paniyur variety from India, which is high-yielding. You can grow it eithe... Read More...

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Outstanding veggie hybrids pushed by new seed firm

A newly-opened affiliate in the Philippines of a big seed company from the Netherlands will introduce to Filipino farmers several outstanding vegetable varietie... Read More...

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Batanes native tree bears tasty fruit in our Teresa Farm

By Zac B. Sarian We don’t exactly remember the year, but it is certainly more than ten years now when we visited the farm of Flor Librero and his better half... Read More...

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Celery production guide

Celery (Apium graveolens L.) originated from the Mediterranean. It has long thick petioles having compound leaflets at the top portion. It has an intense aroma ... Read More...

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First steps in building consensus for a new rice sector roadmap

By Dr. Emil Q. Javier Rising inflation had been very much in the news lately, with a marked increase in the retail price of rice often cited as one of the ma... Read More...

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September Abundant Crops

It’s the first -ber month of the year! Here are some of the crops available for the month of September. The crops in season for the month of September.... Read More...

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Pineapple production guide

Pineapple, scientifically known as Ananas Comosus Merr., is one of the country’s most popular fruits. It is also one of the top earners of foreign exchange amon... Read More...

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The hard truth about high-value crops

A so-called high-value crop could be a low-value crop when prices are low due to oversupply or some other reasons. By Rolando Dy High-value commercial crops... Read More...

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DA Secretary advises LGUs to buy palay from local farmers

William Dar, the secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), is leaning toward a rice procurement program which involves local government units (LGUs) in a... Read More...

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Organic fertilizer induces fruiting of jackfruit tree

By Julio P. Yap Jr. Combining organic and inorganic fertilizers, supplemented with a foliar fertilizer, has provided a retired professor to harvest more frui... Read More...

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How to prevent papaya ring spot virus

If you have a papaya plant like the one in photo, there is no way to save it. Pull it out and burn or bury it deeply. It is infected by PRSV or Papaya Ring Spot... Read More...

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Planting grafted ampalaya is very profitable

Gabby Laguardia of Pangasinan is a happy farmer these days. In his last crop of grafted ampalaya, he harvested 50-60 tons per hectare which is virtually double ... Read More...

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Sorghum seen as a cheaper feed alternative

By Julio P. Yap Jr. Stakeholders of the livestock and poultry industry in the country are expected to benefit from the introduction of sorghum as a cheaper f... Read More...

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Adding value to sugar crop trash and byproducts

By Sandra Avant The old adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” can be taken literally when it comes to residual material from sugar crops such as ... Read More...

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The world’s rice bowl: Protected in perpetuity

Massive rice collection to receive permanent financial backing, saving almost all known varieties of rice crops, forever. The world's largest rice collection i... Read More...

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Papaya propagated by marcotting

By Julio P. Yap Jr. Papaya is a tropical tree which is commonly known for its long, lobbed leaves, and large fruits which are filled with tiny black seeds. ... Read More...

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A practical, yet aesthetic way to grow food

Patricia Bianca S. Taculao

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Landscaping is known as the art of altering existing natural features to create a structured result. Add farming practices to t... Read More...

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Brown rice vs. white rice

The government should provide incentives to farmers who would plant low-amylose rice as a means to improve rice supply in the country. This is the belief of Alf... Read More...

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3 days ago by agriculturemagazine Be sure not to overwater your plants with bad weather around.
5 days ago by agriculturemagazine “Ber” months are here! Before we bust out the carols and the parols, here’s Agriculture Monthly’s September issue. The latest issue is available at leading bookstores and newsstands nationwide! To subscribe, email the Circulation Department at subscription.mb @gmail .com or call them at 527-75-22 or 26 (direct) or through the trunkline 5273089 loc 369. You can also subscribe to e-magazines via Magzter, Press Reader, or Buqo. Also check out our website at agriculture.com.ph where we post articles from past issues as well as new ones available exclusively online. #agriculturemagazine #agrimag #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmer
4 days ago by agriculturemagazine Off to buy more plants then.
2 days ago by agriculturemagazine Happy Sunday, everyone! Hope you’re all getting the rest you deserve.
1 day ago by agriculturemagazine LOOK: Farmers enjoying their harvest of yard-long bean or sitaw. See this and more in Agriculture Monthly’s September 2019 issue! The latest issue is available at leading bookstores and newsstands nationwide! To subscribe, email the Circulation Department at subscription.mb @gmail .com or call them at 527-75-22 or 26 (direct) or through the trunkline 5273089 loc 369. You can also subscribe to e-magazines via Magzter, Press Reader, or Buqo. Also check out our website at agriculture.com.ph where we post articles from past issues as well as new ones available exclusively online. #agriculturemagazine #agrimag #agriculture #farmlife #farm #farmer

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