The promise to bring down the price of rice to P20 per kilo is not within reach soon, given the several issues affecting the agriculture sector. This was admitted by Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla in a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 1, noting that it will not be...
An official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that the Philippines has a 39-day buffer supply of rice amid the threats of the El Niño phenomenon and the challenges of importing rice from neighboring countries, while it looks to increase the rice production in the country. (Keith...
Rice (Photo by Pixabay Rice (Photo by Pixabay) As the Philippines braces itself for the anticipated El Niño and the accompanying long drought periods, it becomes crucial to identify rice varieties that can withstand and thrive under such challenging conditions. The Philippine Rice Research...
As a gardener or farmer, it is important to maintain the health and vitality of your plants. Fungal diseases can pose a significant threat, causing devastating effects on your precious crops and garden. While commercial pesticides are readily available, they often come at a price. Harmful chemicals...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (Contributed photo) House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan only has good things to say about former Ilocos Sur Rep. Deogracias Victor Savellano, who has been appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) undersecretary. “If we look...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution asking the Senate to look into the government’s readiness to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing Senate...
All local government units (LGUs) heavily hit by the onslaught of super typhoon Egay were told to submit a detailed report on the damages to agriculture to help farmers recover from the storm damage. (Photo courtesy of PCO) This was ordered by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the...
Super typhoon “Egay”, which enhanced the effects of southwest monsoon (habagat), left a trail of destruction in its path and dealt P2 billion worth of damage to the agriculture and infrastructure sectors, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday, July...
The Philippines is hit by typhoons 15 to 20 times a year. Farmers experience severe agricultural damage because of flooding and strong winds. We can do nothing to prevent typhoons, but several methods exist to reduce their damage. One of those is the installation of natural windbreaks to lessen and...
LUNA, Apayao – This province has sustained almost P148 million in damage to agriculture from typhoon "Egay." The Office of the Provincial Agricultural Services said that 3,242.45 hectares of cultivated land have been affected -- 116.45 planted to high-value crops, fruit trees, and...
Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) has urged the government to impose an "urgent price freeze" on agricultural products in areas severely affected by typhoon Egay. Dingras, Ilocos Norte (Photo courtesy of Domenic Daoang and Ryan Paul Bagalayos) "Retail prices of rice, vegetables,...
In the world of agriculture, there are individuals who rise above adversity to pursue their passions. One such remarkable individual is Junas Mendegorin, the owner of J&J Hydroponics Backyard Gardening. Despite being a paraplegic, Junas discovered an opportunity for innovation and growth through...
