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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Fish ranks high when it comes to the amount harvested in the Philippines yearly, with production totalling 3.1 million tonnes. ... Read More...

Bermuda Grass Needs Proper Fertilization, Too

By Julio Yap Jr. Plants need proper food to attain optimal growth and development. Plants also need to be fertilized, as this will provide the essential nut... Read More...

Why Grow Indigenous

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao When we say indigenous produce, this pertains to the fruits and vegetables native to a certain area that has become a part of t... Read More...

Philippines Way Behind Other ASEAN Countries in Agri Performance

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The Philippines lags behind--in a number of ways--compared to other member countries of ASEAN when it comes to agriculture. The facts and figures that tell us t... Read More...

Local Artist Features Native Plants in Her Stationery Products

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Photos from Cynthia Bauzon-Arre's website Nature leaves its mark on a person in different ways. For graphic designer Cynthia B... Read More...

Vermi Developments at Kahariam

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By Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III More than two years ago, we visited the Kahariam Farms and Realty at Barangay Adya, Lipa City, Batangas and reported on its “Ve... Read More...

Sage Advice from Davao City’s Orchid Queen

By Zac B. Sarian Sally Leuenberger, who might as well be called Davao City’s Orchid Queen, is one of the most successful orchid growers in the country today.... Read More...

How-To: Organic Fertilizer Production

Soil is the nucleus of the agricultural ecosystem. It is a valuable resource requiring proper management. It plays a significant role in the overall crop produc... Read More...

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Popularity of Dragon Fruit Continues to Surge

By Julio P. Yap Jr. The popularity of dragon fruit has burgeoned over recent years.It has become the fruit of choice for those who are concerned with their h... Read More...

Small in Size but Packed with Power

The Philippines is made up of small islands and mountain ranges, and so, unlike other agricultural countries in Asia which farm large hectares of land, the coun... Read More...

ToFarm Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines 2018 Announced

Biyaya ng Lupa, the ToFarm awards celebrated the Search and Award for The Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines last November 18. Now on its fifth year, the... Read More...

A Company Raises the Bar in the Local Meat Industry

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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...

The Science Behind Trees

By Christina A. Frediles What could be more challenging than farming at the top of a mountain? Some farms in Claveria, Misamis Oriental do just that. Farm... Read More...

Biopesticide to Protect Selected Crops Against Pests and Diseases

By Julio P. Yap Jr. Many have started advocating different organic farming methods. But with the incidence of plant pests and diseases, there is still the ne... Read More...

Pastured eggs as an alternative to free range production

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Animal welfare concern has been a driving force for “pastured eggs” to be an alternative to caged and free range production of ... Read More...

Cocosugar Production Seen as a ‘Sunrise Industry’

By Julio P. Yap Jr. The coconut sap sugar or cocosugar industry is now considered a “sunrise industry” and is expected to be the new superstar product in the... Read More...

A guide to composting

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Most of the time, waste from the food we eat are just thrown away. But if you have a garden, there’s a way to reduce the organi... Read More...

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Kalye Luntian provides produce fresh from their farm to the bowl

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao As consumers search for healthier, tastier dining options, restaurants are turning to partner farms to continuously supply them... Read More...

Changing the Urban Gardening Landscape, One Seed At a Time

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By Kevin Joshua Rebultan What started as a passion project is now a key player in developing the urban gardening landscape. In a span of just two years, M... Read More...

Former Strawberry Grower Finds Ashitaba a Better Choice

By Zac B. Sarian A long time grower of strawberry in Benguet has shifted to growing the true Ashitaba (Angelica keiski) since 2013 for a number of good reaso... Read More...