Author: Vina Medenilla
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Asian crops flourish in a Filipina nurse’s garden in the US
Maricor, a Pinay nurse, has been living in the US for more than 10 years, but she has not forgotten her origins. In her garden, native vegetables like ampalaya and sitaw flourish.
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If BTS members V and Jin weren’t K-pop idols, they would be farmers
Many K-pop idols lived completely different lives before making a name in the Korean entertainment industry. Some of them have always dreamed of becoming an artist, while others discovered their calling as a musician when the opportunity presented itself.
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Farmers’ cooperative in Kalinga introduces the first-ever tilapia noodles
Tilapia is served in a variety of ways: fried, grilled, steamed, smoked, pickled, and baked. But among numerous local tilapia recipes, there is one that stands out: tilapia noodles.
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21-year-old student establishes hydroponics business with only P1,000
With the rising prices of commodities today, a thousand pesos can only go so far. Though in the case of a 21-year-old student, a thousand pesos led to the discovery of a new passion and the establishment of his first hydroponics venture.
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Heads up, goat raisers! Triple cross goats may provide a higher profit than other breeds
One technology that goat breeders can employ to increase profit is triple cross or three-way cross (TWC) goat production.
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NGO launches Tubbataha Reef project to mark National Environment Month
At the bottom of the Central Sulu Sea, a national treasure lies—the Tubbataha Reefs.
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At home, life grows: Ilocano homemaker grows half of her family’s food supply
A flourishing garden somewhere in Santa Maria, Bulacan is a product of a mother’s love for her family.
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Businesses join the USAID-BFAR campaign for local, responsibly-sourced seafood
Although the Philippines has long been recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity, policies to protect marine life in the Philippine seas from illegal fishing and other human activities are not strictly enforced.
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Bokashi practitioner shares some helpful composting tips for home growers
Bokashi is a Japanese word that translates to ‘fermented organic matter.’ This type of composting is an odorless, space-efficient, and faster means of turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost.
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Photographer captures silver lining in vegetable farming amid pandemic
When the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to many, some found hope and security in the shape of an edible garden. Photographer Lou Dizon shares the same sentiment.
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Grafting: Pangasinan farm’s secret to a high-yielding mango orchard
One successful cultivator of the national fruit is Mashistro Farms in San Vicente, Bani, Pangasinan. The farm owner, shared strategies that make their mango production a fruitful one.
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Filipino-Lebanese couple farms in Pangasinan after early retirement
Mashistro Farms’ proprietors, Rida and Rosemarie Mahshi, came from two different countries and cultural backgrounds. What strengthens their bond is their shared love for farming, animals, and God’s creations.
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Hybrid dragon fruits give this family farm a competitive edge in the market
Dragon Fruit Depot in Pulong Yantok, Bulacan, which has been growing the ‘superfruit’ for the past seven years, stays competitive by offering hybrid and rare kinds of the said fruit.
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Three rain-tolerant crops you can grow (and a technology to employ) this rainy season
During this rainy season, growers are either taking extra precautions to shield their plants from heavy rains or switching to crops that can withstand wet conditions.
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BEEware of fake honey: Honey fraud in the Philippines
The distribution of fake honey in the market is still rampant today, posing a major threat to the industry and consumers.
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5 farms to visit for your much-needed nature break
If strolling outside just isn't cutting it, here are farms that you can visit that will not only feed your tummies with nutritious food, but also fill your heart and spirit with tranquility and joy.
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A primer on bangus
Milkfish (Chanos chanos), locally known as bangus, is the most valuable farmed fish in the Philippines in terms of production volume, use, and geographic distribution.