Recognizing the crucial role of agriculture in sustaining communities amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, Juven Dela Cruz and his family focused their attention towards this sector, particularly in dairy farming. Juven, a former OFW in the field of IT, is now the co-owner and general...
By Henrylito D. Tacio With the high cost of living these days, it pays not to depend only on your main job. Try to do something on the side. That is what Wilbert C. Galo, a 47-year-old aide of Ricky Inodioan, the vice mayor of Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, does. “Even though I have a job at the...
CAVITE – The local government unit (LGU) of Magallanes is exploring the establishment of a halal ecosystem in the municipality to boost local agri-eco-tourism. To encourage discussion ahead of its halal program strategic planning, the municipal government held a forum on the Philippine Halal...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hopes the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Philippines and South Korea would improve the country's agricultural productivity and food security. *AGRICULTURAL COLLABORATION - President Marcos meets with officials of the Korea Agricultural...
June marks the beginning of the rainy season in the Philippines, with frequent rain showers and occasional typhoons. Here are some crops that thrive in wet conditions. Squash *(Cucurbita maxima)* Squash, also known as kalabasa, is a popular year-round vegetable in the Philippines. It is a viny,...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar acknowledged the significant role of Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) in the country’s enhanced crop productivity and farmers’ income. Speaking during the 72nd founding anniversary of BSWM, Villar noted that the bureau has been engaged in the...
Israel has pitched opening an agricultural hub to support the Philippines' and Israel's goal to work together in the areas of agriculture and water management. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Israeli officials in Malacañang on June 5, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Yummie...
 (Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash) Gardening is a popular hobby that allows people to connect with nature and beautify their surroundings. However, not all gardens have access to abundant sunlight. Shady areas pose a challenge for gardeners, but with the right knowledge and techniques, it is...
Oyster mushroom (Manny Becerra/Unsplash) Mushroom production in the Philippines is a growing agricultural sector that offers promising opportunities. The demand for mushrooms, known for their nutritional value and versatile applications, continues to rise, making mushroom production a viable and...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Wine is as old as history. In fact, the Bible has its own share of wine stories. The most famous one happened in Cana, where transformation of water into wine is the first miracle attributed to Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of John. Wine has been produced for thousands of...
Jefte Dangalan is the owner of Tessie Mushroom House in Pugo, La Union. Dangalan used to work as a quality control welding inspector in Saudi Arabia. His agribusiness story began with his return to the Philippines in 2017, prompted by his mother's unfortunate stroke. As a single individual without...
(Markus Spiske/Unsplash) * * It's important to consider the compatibility of different plants before planting them near each other. Just like people, plants have their preferences and dislikes when it comes to their neighbors. Plant incompatibility refers to the phenomenon where certain plants,...
