P’sinense farmers receive agri machinery worth P117.8M

agrimagJuly 8, 2020

By Liezle Basa Inigo LINGAYEN---Pangasinan farmers were thankful after the Department of Agriculture (DA), thru the Philippine Center for Postharvest Develop... Read More...

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New farming method brings financial and environmental benefits to Thai rice farmers

agrimagJuly 7, 2020

A technique called alternate wetting and drying, where farmers keep the field submerged through the growing season, is a new way Thai rice farmers use to reduce... Read More...

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Ormoc seminary’s pocket herb garden provides ingredients for friars’ meals

agrimagJuly 5, 2020

Brother Marc Jozsef Lester G. Hallig, O.Carm. is a friar of the Order of Carmelites. He resides in  Carmel Spirituality Center & Shrine of Our Lady of Mount... Read More...

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DA-Caraga ensures unhampered corn farming amidst COVID-19 pandemic

agrimagJuly 4, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY - As the medical and health experts fought against the dreaded coronavirus disease, farmers in Northeastern Mindanao or Cara... Read More...

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Fall army worms attack vast hectares of corn in Kidapawan

agrimagJuly 3, 2020

By Malu Cadelina Manar KIDAPAWAN CITY (July 3) – Vast hectares of corn in at least three villages here were reported to have been affected by Fall armyworm -... Read More...

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Farmers test new potato varieties in Benguet

agrimagJuly 2, 2020

By Zaldy Comanda BUGUIAS, Benguet – The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera reported that the trial of new varieties of potato was a success during the harv... Read More...

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Reasons to build a chicken garden for your livestock and what to grow in them

agrimagJuly 2, 2020

Whether you are a chicken grower or a poultry farmer, starting a chicken garden might be efficient for you, your family, and your flock. Here are five reasons w... Read More...

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Balayong: The Philippine cherry blossom

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 29, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Japan is famous among tourists for a lot of things: their sights and features such as Mount Fuji and their bullet train, the va... Read More...

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Kids help produce vegetables, dream to become professional farmers to feed the hungry

agrimagJune 28, 2020

By Roel N. Catoto GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island - Unlike other children their age, Nico Nogalo (8), Justine Convicto (16), and Fregie Espejon (10) dream of be... Read More...

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Charming Snow, a new cauliflower variety

agrimagJune 27, 2020

By Aubregyn Ancheta Guillermo Sarona, 59 years old, is a hardworking father, a loving husband, and a farmer. Sarona has been farming crucifers (cauliflower a... Read More...

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East-West seeds bring ‘mucho’ to farmers with its new eggplant variety

agrimagJune 26, 2020

Eggplants belong to the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes and peppers. In the Philippines, eggplant is considered one of the top vegetable crops in ter... Read More...

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Cultivating a sustainable future in cacao production

agrimagJune 25, 2020

Situated within 20 degrees north and south of the equator, the Philippines belongs to what is called the “Cacao Belt,” an ideal hub for cacao production. Onc... Read More...

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Light, water, plants!: Six celebrities who enjoy gardening during the quarantine

Vina MedenillaJune 25, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many people have begun to realize the importance of food security. People around the globe started growing their own produce for safet... Read More...

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Garden space constraints? A permaculturist shares home gardening tips for your garden

Vina MedenillaJune 23, 2020

They say everything starts at home, and so does one’s love for gardening. One thing that many newbie gardeners think of at first is a land where they can sow th... Read More...

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Urine found as an alternative fertilizer in Malawi

agrimagJune 23, 2020

Malawi, a landlocked country in Africa, has over 80% of its population living in rural areas while solely relying on agriculture. Farmers and their families hav... Read More...

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Coming up Rosit: Former mailman finds success in cacao farming, Part 1

Yvette TanJune 22, 2020

By Yvette Tan Cacao is one of the country’s high value crops that is still full of potential in terms of both domestic consumption and export. According to t... Read More...

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Coming up Rosit: Former mailman finds success in cacao farming, Part 2

Yvette TanJune 21, 2020

By Yvette Tan In Part 1, cacao farmer Grover Rosit of Rosit Cacao Farms shared his journey from mailman to farmer, and offered some tips on growing cacao as ... Read More...

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Starting a garden in small spaces during quarantine season

agrimagJune 20, 2020

Victory gardens, or so-called ‘war gardens,’ have helped people secure food in their homes during the World War. As the world faces another crisis, growing our ... Read More...

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Kahit barya lang po: A drive builds a community garden to support and feed jeepney drivers in Parañaque

Vina MedenillaJune 20, 2020

No work, no income – this has been the case for many workers in the country, including public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Since the mass transportation has b... Read More...

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Eight easy steps to make a water bonsai

Vina MedenillaJune 20, 2020

Bonsai trees are associated with outdoor cultivation, but a less-recognized style called water bonsai or aqua bonsai could be a great start for indoor planting.... Read More...

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