Agriculture


Big prospects for organic aquaculture

March 10, 2010
Why are organic products getting the consumers’ nod in Asia and in other parts of the world?

Defoliated atis bears fruit early

March 10, 2010
Total defoliation of custard apple, a member of the atis family, really works wonders.

Batangas farmers finish veggie training

March 5, 2010
A total of 85 participants in the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan-Farmers Training program finished the livelihood training program initiated by SM Foundation.

Agri-tourism park in Marinduque

March 5, 2010

Two firms invest in sweet sorghum

March 3, 2010
Sweet Sorgum’s potential as a viable source of food, fuel, feed and fertilizer is expected to be tapped further as two local agribusiness companies have started investing in this versatile crop.

Farm tour on Sunday

March 3, 2010
Farm tours are increasingly becoming popular for a number of good reasons.

Crab and abalone production pushed

February 26, 2010
The DepartmentT of Agriculture is stepping up the production of blue crabs and abalone to commercial quantities this year and eventually export them overseas.

Observations on bamboo farming

February 26, 2010
Agri PLain Talk

Orchid business creates job

February 19, 2010
Not many people may realize it bu the orchid business is also creating a lot of jobs, not only for farm workers but also for traders and other entrepreneurs. 

Iligan farmer produces heaviest mango

February 17, 2010
A mango produced by a lady farmer from Iligan City has recently been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s heaviest mango.

Have you seen white charcoal?

February 17, 2010
There are some surprises if you visit the integrated solid waste management facility of the town of Teresa, Rizal, a pet project of Mayor Rodel de la Cruz.

Aqua-Kapihan set at QM Circle Sunday

February 12, 2010

DAR inaugurates big irrigation system

February 12, 2010
The newly inaugurated irrigation system covers a total of 28 hectares of riceland in Brgys. Tigbao and Banawang, Casiguran.

Organic Rice, Fish & Veggies

February 12, 2010
Organic rice farming can be a sustainable and profitable undertaking, especially if farmers will integrate growing fish and vegetables.

Rice-fish integration is profitable

February 10, 2010
Rice farmers can earn extra money by doing fish-farming in their ricefields.

The wonders of networking

February 10, 2010
Farming is just like any other business and one winning strategy is to develop one’s network with similarly agriculturally-inclined individuals.

SM launches community-based livelihood programs in Batangas

February 5, 2010
Three new community-based agricultural programs were launched recently by SM Foundation in different barangays in Nasugbu, Batangas. 

Farmers must make money

February 5, 2010
Agri Plain Talk

A seed company on its 25th year

February 3, 2010
What started as a seed company focused on breeding sorghum some 25 years ago has now become a major player in the seed industry.

Processor needs more supply of ubi

January 29, 2010
A manufacturer of sweet preserves needs additional supply of ubi tubers due to the increasing demands of major bakeshops and food chains for high quality ubi.