Study shows that consuming chilies may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke

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Studies have found that the risk of death caused by a heart attack and stroke can drastically be reduced by eating chilli. The research was conducted in Ital... Read More...

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PH to showcase globally competitive cacao products in the Netherlands

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The Philippines started to cultivate cacao as early as the 17th century. Its geographical location and climate conditions are very suitable for growing cacao be... Read More...

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A modern village level muscovado sugar processing facility

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By Zac B. Sarian Ramon Uy of Bacolod, who is into fabrication of various machines that include shredders, essential oil extractors, threshers, and more has a... Read More...

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Jelfarm exports 13 to 15 tons of okra every day

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By Zac B. Sarian Six years ago, a chef working in a well known hotel in Los Angeles, USA, was recalled by his parents to come back to the Philippines to take... Read More...

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Farmer appeals for help for farms destroyed by Taal ashfall

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The eruption of Taal Volcano last January 12 has displaced many lives and has put the area on high alert, as the volcano spewed ash that reached as far as North... Read More...

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Protecting onion and garlic from infestation through smart ICT applications

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By Ofelia F. Domingo, DOST-PCAARD S&T Media Services Farmers, local government units of Nueva Ecija, and neighboring onion and garlic growing provinces h... Read More...

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Three happy sweet corn farmers

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By Zac B. Sarian Cornelio Ednaco of Sariaya, Quezon, is one fellow who does not easily give up. In 2017, he lost P700,000 from his sweet corn crop because of... Read More...

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Chef highlights the importance of local agriculture in Filipino cuisine and culture

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By Yvette Tan What we grow, be it food crops or livestock, isn’t just what we eat--it’s also part of what makes up who we are. This is the message that chef ... Read More...

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Cocktail of plant growth stimulants gives high yields

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By Zac B. Sarian A chemical engineer who calls himself an innovator has come up with a cocktail of plant growth stimulants that has been proven to produce hi... Read More...

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Cavite coffee farmers encouraged to ‘pick red cherries’ for fine Robusta

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By Yvette Tan Earlier this year, the Philippine Coffee Board, together with the Amadeo, Cavite local government, launched Pick Red ‘Fine Robusta,’ a campaign... Read More...

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P12,000 worth of guavas a day on 2.7-hectare rented land

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By Zac B. Sarian A husband and his wife who are government employees have a profitable sideline by growing guava on 2.7 hectares in. Brgy. Lanag, Sta. Barbar... Read More...

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Mangosteen in summer: it’s not magic, it’s science

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By Noel T. Provido Summer is a favorite season to many for the warm vibes it brings, the longer days to spend outdoors, and time to crave for those mouth-wat... Read More...

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The healing power of medicinal plants

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The use of plants as medicine has been a common practice even before the rise of modern medicine in the 18th century. Ester Mal... Read More...

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From waste to wealth: Developing new products from onion leaves

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By Rita T. Dela Cruz Managing agricultural waste continues to be one of the key challenges in the agriculture sector. It continues to accumulate as more crop... Read More...

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Malunggay helps in healthy nation building

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By Randy V. Urlanda Children are vital to the nation’s future. To assure a healthy child, our maternal ancestors fed newly delivered mothers of yore a steami... Read More...

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The health wonders of blue green algae, Spirulina

Rica Anne Victoriano

Rica Anne D. Victoriano Native to Aztecs but now cultivated worldwide, Spirulina is a type of blue green algae that is often dubbed as a miracle food for its... Read More...

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Eggplant resistant to insect pests being developed

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By Gabriel Paolo L. Peralta, DOST-PCAARD S&T Media Services, Farmnews A project funded and monitored by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic a... Read More...

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Perante: An orange you’d love to eat and grow

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By Zac B. Sarian Perante orange is one that you would love to eat because it is juicy and sweet. The fruit is a slicing type. You will also love to plant it ... Read More...

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Grafted ampalaya gives 37 harvests vs. 15-18 of ungrafted

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The talk of the town among vegetable growers today is grafted ampalaya. Why? Last year, East-West Seed’s new Farm Ready grafted ampalaya seedlings were released... Read More...

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Grafted ampalaya gives 37 harvests vs. 15-18 of ungrafted

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The talk of the town among vegetable growers today is grafted ampalaya. Why? Last year, East-West Seed’s new Farm Ready grafted ampalaya seedlings were released... Read More...

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