Coffee growers may earn additional income from utilizing the health benefits of coffee berries

agrimagJune 18, 2020

A lot of people drink coffee, particularly now, when coffee is one of the most globally preferred beverages. However, people often forget that coffee “beans” ar... Read More...

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How the Philippine coffee industry can adapt to the effects of COVID-19

Yvette TanJune 6, 2020

By Yvette Tan COVID-19 has affected all aspects of life on a global scale, with everyone being forced to adapt to a world where the virus is present. The Phi... Read More...

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Successful lawyer is also a prolific urban gardener and blogger, Part 2

Ellaine Kryss HubillaJune 6, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Starting your own urban garden is a trial and error process. However, with enough knowledge, there’s a possibility to les... Read More...

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Successful lawyer is also a prolific urban gardener and blogger, Part 1

Ellaine Kryss HubillaJune 6, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Urban gardening is a challenging hobby. It requires patience, perseverance, and passion. The availability of space, unpre... Read More...

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The coconut palm’s mini-me is popular among the Bicolanos

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 5, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Lubi-lubi (Ficus pseudopalma) is a shrub or small tree that might as well be considered the miniature version of the coconut p... Read More...

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Will rambutan bear fruit in Ilocos Norte?

agrimagJune 4, 2020

By Zac B. Sarian One of our visitors in our farm in Teresa, Rizal came all the way from Batac City in Ilocos Norte. For her, it was a most enjoyable experien... Read More...

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Pako: An edible indigenous fern

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 3, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Ferns are commonly used for ornamental purposes or as a feed for livestock. However, there’s an indigenous fern that’s being gr... Read More...

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Starting a garden? Here’s a list of healthy and easy to grow veggies at home

agrimagMay 31, 2020

Most of us now are required to stay at home to protect ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the challenges that many of us face is accessing food that ... Read More...

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A super gabi from Palawan

agrimagMay 31, 2020

By Zac B. Sarian Among a number of things that excited us during our trip to Palawan (February 11-14, 2020) is a native gabi that we have seen and tasted for... Read More...

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The ever-present talinum

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 29, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  In backyards, gardens, or similar places, there’s usually a plant that resembles a weed in appearance. If given close attentio... Read More...

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Do you want to be a red hot millionaire?

agrimagMay 29, 2020

By Mike Dela Paz Hot pepper is indispensable in cuisines all over the world for adding spice and elevating flavor. In the Philippines, it is mainly used in m... Read More...

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Natural farming input that helps develop plant structure for fruit bearing

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 28, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Calphos, a concoction made from eggshells, bones, and vinegar, is rich in natural minerals like calcium and phosphorus. C... Read More...

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Himbabao: An indigenous vegetable loved by Ilocanos

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 27, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Was there a time when you encountered Ilocano cuisine and you noticed a strange ingredient that’s long, green, and looks like i... Read More...

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Nutrients found in fish waste can improve plant growth

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 26, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is a liquid made from fish waste. FAA is a great fertilizer for soil and plant leaves because it is... Read More...

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Hydroponics, a good way to be productive during Community Quarantine

agrimagMay 23, 2020

By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – The regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) based here on Tuesday said hydroponics is a good way to be produ... Read More...

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Ampalaya seeds made a former hobbyist from Bicol rekindle her passion for gardening

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 19, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Life is full of surprises, just like how surprised Precil Singson was when sprouts of ampalaya suddenly appeared in her b... Read More...

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Increase plant productivity with companion planting

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 18, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  A technique known among farmers that helps them maximize their land and increase their crops’ productivity is called companion... Read More...

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A quick guide to growing squash

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 16, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Squash (Cucurbita maxima) or kalabasa in Filipino, is an annual herbaceous vine that grows to a length of four meters or more. ... Read More...

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Bamboo offers many agricultural and agribusiness opportunities

agrimagMay 15, 2020

By Rita Dela Cruz Bamboo is known by different names. But one that particularly sticks in the mind is bamboo being referred to as the “cradle to coffin” plan... Read More...

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Hydrogen peroxide as an alternative gardening input that promotes plant health

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 14, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic chemical that is used on the skin to prevent infections caused by scrapes, cuts, a... Read More...

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