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Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early in 2020, people had to find different avenues to cope with current circumstances. Among these efforts are from people who are concerned about the availability of food since quarantines limited access to known food sources. 

Greenhouse gases from cars and factories are some of the main factors that contribute to global warming. But there’s another source of emission that’s not given enough attention but is equally important: food waste. 

For Adolf James A. Gamilla, his journey in the aquaculture industry started with the family business. 

Decades ago, microgreens caught the attention of consumers and were considered fashionable and valuable. Today, microgreens are known for their nutritional profile and high content of antioxidant compounds. 

Running a farm isn’t always as easy as it seems. While others will get the hang of it through experience, some require a little guidance from experienced farmers.

Orchids are a favorite among gardeners everywhere. Aside from being captivating, they’re also low-maintenance. But that doesn’t mean that plant parents don’t want the best for their babies. 

When the pandemic struck last year, people had to face new challenges such as COVID-19 restrictions hampering their access to fresh food. 

What are the Department of Agriculture’s plans for coffee cultivation and production in the Philippines in 2022?

Tokyo-based “ultra-technologists” teamLab created a new artwork installation called “Floating Flower Garden; Flowers and I are of the Same Root, the Garden and I are One” where visitors can enjoy an immersive installation that marks a departure for the world-renowned collective. 

Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in the Philippines. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 59 million Filipinos are food-insecure today. This means about half of the country’s population is suffering from a moderate to severe lack of consistent access to food. 

In December 2020, the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) started planting urban gardens on its premises. 

If you live in or have been to Baguio City in Benguet, you’ve probably heard of or visited Narda’s Handwoven Arts and Crafts, a Benguet institution. The company is named after its founder, Leonarda “Narda” Capuyan, an Igorot entrepreneur who helped popularize Cordillera’s woven fabrics locally and overseas in the 1970s.

Douglas Smith, a British gardener from Stanstead Abbotts, England, harvested a total of 839 tomatoes from a single stem and is planning to create a new world record. 

Cherries are a good addition to deserts because they’re sweet and juicy. They can also be used in a variety of products such as jams, juices, tarts, and more. There are different varieties of cherries available around the world, among them the Surinam cherry. 

Jonjon Sarmiento, aka Farmer Jon, is a sustainable agriculture advocate, a community organizer, and a climate crisis activist. He is also the man behind Kuatro MariaS’ Agroecology Farm in Oriental Mindoro. The farm is named after his four daughters and the four elements, with the capital “S” at the end standing for “sustainability.”

Jonjon Sarmiento, more popularly known as Farmer Jon, is a community organizer, volunteer manager of the SALIKA Farmers Cooperative, and sustainable agriculture farmer and advocate.

Leggy houseplants refer to plants whose growth is focused on the stems, which are stretched out and have sparse leaves. 

As people age, they start to plan about how they want to spend the rest of their years outside of the workforce. Many people consider farming as a retirement plan because they can relax and stay productive at the same time by tending to their crops or livestock.