Why LGUs should also give fruits and vegetables

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By John Legaspi Due to the enhanced community quarantine, many Filipinos have been stocking up on supplies. But for some, the luxury of hoarding food and prote... Read More...

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Meyer lemon: Very juicy, but no seeds!

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By Zac B. Sarian In early July 2019, an ambassador who is busy traveling to different places all the time felt it was better for him to leave his Meyer lemon... Read More...

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DA appeals to LGUs: buy farmers’ produce

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Amid the growing demand for food pack distribution, Agriculture Secretary William Dar once again appeals to local government units down the barangay level to so... Read More...

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Why is there only one piece of fruit on my jalapeño plant? (And other issues we might have about growing hot peppers)

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By Jane Villa My first time sowing a Jalapeno seed, or any hot pepper seed, was on 12 May 2017. I was just starting to learn about building an edible garden ... Read More...

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DA, together with PBIDC, aims to develop Philippine bamboo industry

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During the meeting of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) last February 6, Agriculture Secretary Dar announced bamboo’s status as a high-... Read More...

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A water bottle made of bamboo has been developed to replace plastic bottles

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Climate change is now a global problem that cannot be ignored. Although there are people who are trying to improve the situation in their own simple ways, it is... Read More...

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Practical ways to control cogon

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By Zac B. Sarian Cogon is a pesky grass that has been a big problem for land owners whose property has been idle for years for one reason or another. Cogonal... Read More...

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March crops in season

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1. Chili (Capsicum frutescens) - Known as “siling labuyo” in Filipino, these red chili peppers are small, growing commonly to a maximum of one and a half inches... Read More...

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A pioneer in the fruit and vegetable industries engages in okra production for export

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), also known as “lady fingers” in English-speaking countries, is a herbaceous annual plant grown f... Read More...

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Supporting Philippine sea salt production helps salt farmers and preserves culture

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By Yvette Tan Salt is an important part of cuisine. It adds flavor to dishes, provides trace amounts of minerals, and if you believe in such things, can keep... Read More...

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Fresh produce from Benguet available at DA Compound in QC from March 12 to 13, 2020

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By Vina V. Medenilla Due to the COVID-19 threat, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) postponed the National Food Fair 2020 that was supposed to happen... Read More...

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World’s sweetest mango available at DTI Makati branch today

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The Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Food Fair was cancelled today. However, a post going around social media says that there is 1.6 tons of Guimaras ma... Read More...

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Previously extinct tree brought back to life with seeds found in an archeological site

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The Judean date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a date palm tree that flourished in Judea around 70 A.D, thousands of years before the Romans conquered Jerusalem.... Read More...

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The amazing revival in the cultivation of tropical fruit trees

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By Pablito P. Pamplona There are many tropical fruit trees grown for high income in South East Asia. These include pummelo, tamarind, guava, durian, longkong... Read More...

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Five Filipino chocolate brands take home international awards

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By Judith S. Juntilla Filipino chocolate is having a moment. It’s winning awards left and right and just recently, a farm in Davao was certified as one of on... Read More...

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Five medicinal benefits of lemongrass

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By Vina Medenilla Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a plant that usually grows in tropical or subtropical places like Asia, South America, and Africa. In t... Read More...

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With kurikong, what can we plant instead of mango?

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By Zac B. Sarian That’s the question of a budding agripreneur fromTarlac. Really, the kurikong menace has discouraged a lot of carabao mango growers. They ar... Read More...

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Seedless lychee grows in Australia

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After almost 20 years, a farmer successfully developed seedless lychees after spending $5,000 on a single fruit free bought from China. Tibby Dixon, from Sar... Read More...

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Litson manok magnate goes for sweet jackfruit

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By Zac B. Sarian One fruit crop that Sandy Javier is growing in a big way in his 124-hectare farm in Rosario, Batangas, is a sweet jackfruit developed by the... Read More...

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Some misconceptions about Barako coffee

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By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla The Taal volcanic eruption has caused a lot of damage to people, properties, and livelihood. Moreover, the agriculture industry of b... Read More...

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