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Several provinces in the northern part of the country were severely affected by either drought—brought about by the El Niño phenomenon— or flooding due to recen... Read More...

First Global Farm Tourism Summit Held in Tagaytay

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The first Global Farm Tourism Summit was held last July in Tagaytay, with the theme “Managing Climate Risks Through Sustainable Farm Tourism.” Sustainable Pr... Read More...

Agri groups oppose tariff cut on imports

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By Kevin Joshua G. Rebultan In light of the government’s proposed anti-inflation measures, which include cutting the agriculture tariff, the five-coalition A... Read More...

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Integrated Farm in a Subdivision

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Victoria Cruz Teodoro of Malamig, Bustos, Bulacan wants her grandchildren to enjoy life on a farmlike she did, as she was raised by farmer-parents. They should,... Read More...

Zamboanga Del Sur’s ‘Gahung-Gahung’ Cassava Program Wins International Award

The Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia (AATSEA) cited Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio “Tony” Cerilles for promoting an innovative organ... Read More...

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Coalition Aims to Boost Local Abaca Industry

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The abaca coalition assembled the stakeholders of the country’s abaca industry in the first-ever Abaca Summit, which was held in Sogod, Southern Leyte late in 2... Read More...

Fruit Production for the ASEAN Economic Community Market

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Several study tours were carried out by this author in 2015 and early 2016 in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia. Thailand, and Vietnam to identify opportunities in... Read More...

Organic Trading Post Established in Bustos, Bulacan

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With the aim of promoting “happy, healthy, healing” organic food for a healthier community, an organic trading post was recently established at Bonga Menor, Bus... Read More...

Slow Food Philippines: Saving Local Food Culture One Seed at a Time

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Everyone knows what fast food is. But have you heard of ‘slow food?’ We find out what exactly that means. By Yvette Tan What is the Slow Food Movement? ... Read More...

Slow Food Philippines: Encouraging People to Think Beyond Buzzwords

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The Slow Food Movement highlights the importance of preserving indigenous ingredients and knowing where your food comes from. By Yvette Tan The past few y... Read More...

Food waste for Pigs Could Save Threatened Forests and Savannahs

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In other words, kanin-baboy can be good for the environment. By Jaime Abella Sison, DVM, FPCVFP A new study shows that if the European Union lifted the pi... Read More...

Masbate Folks Train on Improved Techniques at the AANI Urban Farm

Host barangays of a huge mining firm in Aroroy, Masbate are using their allocations for social development and management programs to pursue livelihood projects... Read More...

The Benefits of a Single Solar Panel

Just one solar panel can make a big different to a small community. By Julio P. Yap, Jr. Over the past year or so, the residents of Panalsagon Island off ... Read More...

This Law Will Ban Stirrers and Straws in Metro Manila

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With Filipinos increasingly taking interest in adapting an eco-friendly lifestyle, Senator Risa Hontiveros files a bill to help support this initiative. By A... Read More...

Bacolod-Based Enterprise Energizes Isolated Communities with Ramp Pumps and Essential Oils

The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. has been changing lives in small communities through programs that focus on health and technology. By... Read More...

This Organization Saves Philippine Seeds so We Don’t Forget Our Heritage

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Global Seed Savers is dedicated to supporting food security in the Philippines by educating and encouraging farmers to return to their seed-saving roots. By ... Read More...

“We want the rich and poor to go organic”: new DOT chief promotes food and wellness in Agri fair

We stopped by the 8th Philippine Harvest at Central Square, where we treated to the sight of so many delicious (and sustainable!) products from different provin... Read More...

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Free Training in Urban Farming School

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How would you like to learn the latest techniques in urban farming and gardening… for free? By Zac B. Sarian That is now possible, thanks to the new Villa... Read More...

Linking Small Farmers to Modern Markets: The Role of Contract Farming

Philippine agriculture is largely a smallholder-based system as a result of population growth and decades of land reform. The challenge for rural poverty reduct... Read More...