Researchers find out why some kids (and adults) hate broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage

agrimagOctober 15, 2021

Not many people are fans of Brassica vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Even mainstream media portrays how children and adults alike cringe at ... Read More...

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Education will play a role in the development of the Philippine coffee industry

Antonio PapaOctober 14, 2021

By Antonio G. Papa, Ph.D. Historically, the Philippines led in Southeast Asia as far as coffee production was concerned. Today, however, it is otherwise. ... Read More...

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The National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center (NCRDEC) aims to bring Philippine coffee back to the world market

Antonio PapaOctober 12, 2021

By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. Considered black gold––an asset of the Philippines and a favorite beverage of the Filipinos––coffee is reported as the second most ... Read More...

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Lots of opportunities for the Philippine coffee industry

Yvette TanOctober 9, 2021

I got to listen to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Undersecretary for High Value Crops and Rural Credit Evelyn G. Laviña discussed the revised Philippine C... Read More...

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How microgreens went from trendy vegetables to functional food

agrimagOctober 8, 2021

Decades ago, microgreens caught the attention of consumers and were considered fashionable and valuable. Today, microgreens are known for their nutritional prof... Read More...

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Revised Philippine Coffee Roadmap hopes to revitalize local coffee industry

Yvette TanOctober 5, 2021

What are the Department of Agriculture’s plans for coffee cultivation and production in the Philippines in 2022? This was the question answered by Usec Evely... Read More...

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Zamboanga hospital’s urban garden a hit with staff and patients

Yvette TanOctober 3, 2021

In December 2020, the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) started planting urban gardens on its premises. Measuring about 15-20 square meters each, the urba... Read More...

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There is hope for young people in coconut farming

agrimagOctober 3, 2021

By WINFRIED SCHEEWE If you have the opportunity to attend famers’ meetings, the picture is almost everywhere quite similar. The majority of the participants,... Read More...

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Baguio weaving company finds a new market with its line of hand-dyed handwoven products

Yvette TanOctober 2, 2021

If you live in or have been to Baguio City in Benguet, you’ve probably heard of or visited Narda’s Handwoven Arts and Crafts, a Benguet institution. The company... Read More...

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Family farm owners share tips on growing Surinam cherries

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 1, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Cherries are a good addition to deserts because they’re sweet and juicy. They can also be used in a variety of products such as... Read More...

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Makopa vs tambis: how knowledge on local fruits can vary due to locations

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 27, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO During the weekend, Agriculture Online has received tons of feedback, both positive and negative, about the difference between ... Read More...

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How to identify the difference between makopa and tambis

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 26, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO With different fruit varieties available in the Philippines, it’s no surprise that some people find it hard to distinguish one ... Read More...

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The different types of onion and their flavors

agrimagSeptember 22, 2021

Onions are a common ingredient in cooking because it adds flavor and aroma to many dishes. To add to the culinary appeal of onions, these come in different type... Read More...

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Makopa: A beginner’s guide

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 22, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO There are many fruits in the Philippines that are known for their distinct shape, color, or smell. Among these is the Java appl... Read More...

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Vanilla, avocado, potato, and other wild crop relatives are going extinct

agrimagSeptember 14, 2021

A study found that, among other things, overfarming and pesticide use are major threats to the world’s key crops that are necessary to food security.  Some o... Read More...

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How peppers made their way around the globe and onto our plates

agrimagSeptember 6, 2021

Peppers come in different kinds of varieties that each has a distinct characteristic such as size, shape, color, and spice. But all peppers came from the humble... Read More...

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A plant pandemic could be coming. Here’s how we can prevent it. 

agrimagSeptember 4, 2021

Clearly, the world wasn’t ready for COVID-19. The pandemic exposed how insecure global food supply chains are. With the emerging threats of the health crisis to... Read More...

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September- October seasonal crops

Vina MedenillaSeptember 4, 2021

Ber-months are here! Discover the crops that are in season from September to October. Alugbati  Malabar spinach, locally known as alugbati, is one of the ... Read More...

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Growing marijuana can be energy-intensive. Here’s why

agrimagSeptember 2, 2021

At Colorado State University, researchers studied the energy consumption of indoor weed cultivation in one thousand sites across the U.S. They found that this m... Read More...

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How to grow balimbing and harness its medicinal properties

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 1, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Starfruits, locally known in the Philippines as balimbing, are fruits of the carambola tree which is native to Southeast Asia.... Read More...

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