Hybrid rice seeds get highest yields for rice farmers in Bohol

Minerva NewmanOctober 30, 2020

TAGBILARAN CITY -- A rice farmer from Paraiso, Mabini town in Bohol, Estarlita Vallecera got for the first time the highest yield from its hybrid rice farm when... Read More...

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The effects of cigarette smoke exposure on your plants 

agrimagOctober 29, 2020

Smoke from forest fires impacts the trees’ ability to grow at a maximum capacity. The same goes for cigarette smoke; there have been studies on how cigarettes a... Read More...

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P20-million Korean project purchases rice from Panay farmers

Tara YapOctober 27, 2020

ILOILO CITY— According to the Department of Agriculture (DA-6), a P20-million project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is aiding ric... Read More...

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Identifying and preserving Philippines indigenous ingredients

Vina MedenillaOctober 27, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Slow Food is an organization that aims to protect food culture and heritage all over the world. It is a global movement that involves milli... Read More...

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Tourism graduate left corporate job, proves that farming can be sustainable livelihood

Marie Tonette MarticioOctober 26, 2020

TACLOBAN City - Tired of working in the corporate world, a millennial farmer is proving that there is a future in integrated farming even just utilizing a one-h... Read More...

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Miagao, Iloilo group granted P1M worth of irrigation project

agrimagOctober 25, 2020

𝘐𝘓𝘖𝘐𝘓𝘖 𝘊𝘐𝘛𝘠 - Durog Irrigators’ Association (IA) of Miagao, Iloilo will be granted with ₱1 million worth of project by the Department of Agriculture (DA) - Bure... Read More...

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DA Usec Laviña encourages bamboo cultivation for sustainability and profit

Aira Genesa MagdayaoOctober 18, 2020

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that the bamboo has potential for economy and agriculture industry. Department of Agri... Read More...

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DA-7 to revitalize coffee industry in C. Visayas

Minerva NewmanOctober 17, 2020

CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) is pushing to revitalize and revive the coffee industry in Central Visayas which has been declining through the... Read More...

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Bohol rice farmers receive over P6.1M worth of machinery

Minerva NewmanOctober 16, 2020

BOHOL Province – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Central Visayas turned over 20 units hand tractor complete with implement and 40 units water pumps with engi... Read More...

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DA showcases high yielding rice varieties for rainfed areas in Cagayan

Freddie LazaroOctober 15, 2020

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan - The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) had showcased the high yielding rice varieties for rainfed areas in... Read More...

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Former NPAs avail 10-day training on crop production in Agusan

Mike CrismundoOctober 12, 2020

BUTUAN CITY - Ten selected former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels are now undergoing a 10-day live-in Community-Based Training on Prepared Land for Agricultural ... Read More...

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Ilocos Norte builds agri-fisheries extension center to boost local farming system

Freddie LazaroOctober 9, 2020

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte - The provincial government  of Ilocos Norte has started the construction of its three-story research and extension center to boost loc... Read More...

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DA urges farmers to sell palay to NFA buying station

Marie Tonette MarticioOctober 7, 2020

TACLOBAN City - Following reports of palay (unhusked rice) in Eastern Visayas being bought by local traders as low as P13.50, the Department of Agriculture (DA)... Read More...

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DA to upgrade Ilocos Norte’s tomato processing plant

Freddie LazaroOctober 6, 2020

SARRAT, Ilocos Norte - Agriculture Secretary William Dar announced the the national government is allotting P65 million to help a tomato processing facility her... Read More...

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2000-year old seeds of date palm trees grown in Jerusalem

agrimagOctober 1, 2020

In Jerusalem, date palm trees (Phoenix dactylifera), a palm native to South Africa and the Middle East, have been grown by a group of workers of Louis L Borick ... Read More...

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First cordillera corn derby underscores strengthened farm clusters in Ifugao

Zaldy ComandaSeptember 30, 2020

BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera spearheaded the first Cordillera Regional Corn Derby Field Day in Busilac, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao in searc... Read More...

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DA distributes white corn seeds as prelude for farm consolidation and clustering in Isabela

Freddie LazaroSeptember 29, 2020

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan - The Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) has distributed white corn seeds as prelude for the establishmentof ... Read More...

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This farm in Bukidnon offers a healthier alternative to rice and corn

Vina MedenillaSeptember 29, 2020

By Vina Medenilla Nowadays, people are seeing the importance of healthy food consumption and domestic food production. This is the same reason why a couple d... Read More...

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Mushroom production training rolls-out in  Cagayan Valley region amid COVID-19

Freddie LazaroSeptember 25, 2020

TUGUEGARAO CITY - The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 2- Isabela Experiment Station (DA RFO 02- IES) has rolled-out the conduct of community-b... Read More...

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DA showcases highly-productive corn varieties in Cordillera

Freddie LazaroSeptember 24, 2020

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - The Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office in Cordillera Administrative Region ( (DA-RFO CAR) had launched its maiden Co... Read More...

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