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Media professionals Julius Caesar Concepcion Babao, popularly known as Julius Babao, and  Christine “Tintin” Bersola-Babao grow food and ornamental plants.

Tomato, aka kamatis in Tagalog, is a crop that is extensively farmed nationwide because of high market demand and ease of production. 

Many people who come from farming households engage in agriculture at some point in their lives. One person who is following in his father's footsteps in farming is Raffa "Raffy" Capalaran.

Many gardeners prefer container gardening because it allows them to adjust plants according to their sunlight needs and easily relocate them in the event of natural calamities. This, as well as its space-saving benefits, makes it easier for anyone to produce food.

Women are becoming more involved in different areas of agriculture. However, gender gaps in employment, income, and resources are still a hindrance to their growth and success. 

While the word “farming” still conjures up images of men working in a sunny field, there are empowered women who are going beyond such stereotypes and carving their own path in agriculture. Here are four of them, whose inspiring stories have previously appeared on Agriculture Online.

Summer season is here! Go ahead, grab some ice and look out for these abundant crops that you must savor in this hot weather. 

When it comes to optimizing plant growth, fertilizers can be a farmer's best friend. If you're exploring fertilizers or have already used them before, you've probably heard of foliar and basal fertilizers. But what exactly makes them different from each other?

Chili isn’t for everyone, especially since we all have different levels of tolerance for spicy food. Janssen M. Martinez, however, is a millennial who likes hot sauce, chili powder, and peppery food.

When employers implemented a work-from-home policy in response to COVID-19 in 2020, Janssen M. Martinez, 29, a policy analyst in an NGO for climate change and energy policy, was one of those who were assigned to work remotely.

Some favor the conventional farming, while others prefer a less labor-intensive option like aquaponics. A doctor chose the latter. 

Cristina Ramirez-Padua, a licensed agricultural engineer and an avid Agriculture magazine reader, is one urbanite who started growing food at home in an attempt to boost their household’s food security and wellbeing.

In 2020, the GALING-PCAARRD (Good Agri-aqua Livelihood Initiatives Towards National Goals) was introduced by the DOST-PCAARRD as a response to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic posed to the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector.

Flavors of Science is a campaign that aims to raise the public awareness about the science behind food production and to acknowledge all individuals that take part in the food supply chain, including farmers, fisherfolk, scientists, researchers, and research managers.

There are a plethora of vegetables and fruits that you can choose from or begin with even when you are short on space. Here are some of them.

Whether it's Valentine’s Day or not, gift your loved ones (or yourself!) with heart-shaped house plants that they can look after and remind them of your love. 

Robert and Analiza Tengco, energy technician and nurse respectively, are a couple of Pinoy gardeners who are currently living in Coachella Valley, Southern California.

The rich biodiversity of the Philippine flora is again demonstrated in the recent discovery of two endemic Begonia species in Palawan.