How Spain Got Rid of African Swine Fever, Part 1: History

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 31, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao African Swine Fever is a viral disease that spreads rapidly among pigs. Reports say that ASF originated from China and is slow... Read More...

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Safe Pesticides is the Answer to a Plague of Caterpillars

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 27, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Armyworms are caterpillars that feast on maize, rice, and sugarcane. Many farmers are trying to stop these pests from devastati... Read More...

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Meet the High School Student Leading the Crusade to Save Bees

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 26, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Luke de Laeter, 16, from Perth, Australia, doesn’t let his age stop him from doing what he can to save bees. He uses the power ... Read More...

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Can Lab Grown Meat Substitute the Real Deal?

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 23, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The continuing growth of the world population is spiking the demand of living commodities. One of the most sought after product... Read More...

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Experts Warn About the Spread of African Swine Fever to US

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 22, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao African Swine Fever is a porcine disease that’s rapidly spreading across China. Although ASF is deadly for swine, it cannot yet... Read More...

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4 Tips For Healthier Calves

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 21, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao When it comes to breeding livestock, the health of the animals is the top priority of ranchers. Aside from providing an appropr... Read More...

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Indonesian Local Industry Abuzz With Profit From Bees

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 20, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Bees are natural pollinators that are integral to plant growth. These insects also provide honey from the pollen they gather an... Read More...

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2018 Guide to Animal Raising

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 19, 2018

Venturing into livestock raising can be a challenge. There are a lot of factors to keep track of that could make or break the future of the farm and its animals... Read More...

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Using State Forests for Honey Production

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 17, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao In order to boost honey production and avoid its shortage in the country, the Rwanda government granted beekeepers the right to... Read More...

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DIY Bee Hotel

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 6, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao We are all aware of the beneficial purpose that bees serve in the environment. They are natural pollinators that help different... Read More...

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Backyard Pig Raising Can be a Profitable Venture

Julio Yap Jr.December 6, 2018

By Julio Yap Jr. Backyard pig raising could be a profitable venture and a source of additional income for farmers. Aside from providing a source of additiona... Read More...

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Reshaping Mindanao’s Cattle Industry

Noel ProvidoDecember 1, 2018

By Noel T. Provido Described as a “mestizo,” Arob has a face that is uncharacteristically white, while his buckskin orange body is growing fast. And with his... Read More...

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The Potential in Raising Native Pigs

Julio Yap Jr.November 27, 2018

By Julio P. Yap Jr. There is a notion that raising native pigs is not sustainable because of the belief that the growth of this breed is slow,resulting in a ... Read More...

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A Company Raises the Bar in the Local Meat Industry

agrimagNovember 23, 2018

It isn't every day that a medium-scale company will go to great lengths to ensure that its entire production line is on equal footing with its Asian counterpart... Read More...

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Chemical-Free Supplemental Feeds for Native Chickens

Julio Yap Jr.November 22, 2018

By Julio P. Yap Jr. Due to its unique taste, native chicken meat is preferred by local consumers over the meat of commercial broilers. On the production s... Read More...

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Chemical in Insecticide Causes Odd Behavior in Bees

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 21, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao There are different chemicals that can be found in a regular pesticide. While some prove to be beneficial, others can cause har... Read More...

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Native Chicken Farming

agrimagNovember 21, 2018

By Rene C. Santiago Native chickens are typically raised in the backyards of rural households. They are commonly grown in small numbers of up to about 24 hen... Read More...

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Extra Large Cow’s Size Helps It Escape Slaughter

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 18, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Knickers is the name of a 6-foot tall steer, or sterilized male cow cultivated for beef, who is considered to be one of the tal... Read More...

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Pigeon Racing, Anyone?

Rafael Guerrero IIINovember 17, 2018

By Dr. Rafael Guerrero III The pigeon (Columba livia) is the oldest domesticated bird in the world, with its domestication dating back to 220 AD.Its keen hom... Read More...

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Egg producer finds surprise in an egg

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 13, 2018

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Western Australian egg producer Blythe Calnan from Runnymede Farm in Binningup, 150 kilometers south of Perth, made a rare disc... Read More...

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