UMMB is given to goats as a food supplement for energy source and minerals. (Jorge Salvador/Unsplash) UMMB or Urea Molasses Mineral Block is a type of supplemental block used in livestock feeding. It is designed to provide essential nutrients and improve the overall nutrition of goats, sheep,...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Foreigners usually think of the Philippines as a place of dreamy golden beaches, shimmering azure waters, blue skies and gently swaying palms. But there is a new wave in tourism across the country – especially for those interested in sustainability. Farm tourism has become...
* *(Pragyan Bezbaruah/Pexels) In recent years, the Philippines agricultural sector has witnessed a wave of innovative farming practices and technologies that are revolutionizing traditional approaches to crop production. With a focus on improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency, these...
In a bid to stop the smuggling of agricultural commodities, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he was considering a recommendation to conduct pre-shipping inspections (PSIs) to ensure that these goods would be safe for public consumption....
TACLOBAN CITY – Department of Agriculture (DA)-8 Director Andrew Rodolfo Orais advised the newly formed Regional Jackfruit Industry Development Council officers to pass a resolution declaring May 23 every year as Regional Jackfruit Day. Orais made the advice following the election of officers held...
By RAAB BUSTAMANTE The first helmet orchid species was recently discovered in Davao Oriental. *Corybas Hamiguitanensis*, the first documented helmet orchid on the island of Mindanao, was named after the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and...
( Anna Shvets/Pexels) Silage is a valuable feed option for livestock, especially during the rainy season when grazing becomes challenging or unfavorable. It provides a nutrient-rich and easily digestible source of forage. It is a form of fermented feed that helps ensure a continuous and nutritious...
(Bibhukalyan Acharya/Pexels) The rainy season in the Philippines typically lasts from June to November, and while it brings much needed relief from the scorching heat of summer, it can also pose significant challenges for farmers and gardeners. Heavy rains can damage crops and lead to reduced...
Jeck Iyas and Ma. Regina Patungan are owners of Hiyas Urban Mushroom Farm in Rizal. Both of them have backgrounds unrelated to agriculture; their transition from seafaring and freelance writing to cultivating mushrooms exemplifies the power of the pursuit of passion. Today, they stand proud as...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, May 22 pushed for the modernization and automation of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Ejercito said he is certain that modernizing the operations of the BOC will address corruption in the agency as “human discretion” in critical operations and...
The first day of the festival featured a grand display of various mango from different regions across the Philippines. (James Tababa) The Aani Mango Industry Association (AMIA), Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, held the highly anticipated 19th National Mango Festival from...
Most of the Philippines’ farmlands have low soil fertility due to “some unsustainable agricultural practices” of farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. According to Karen Bautista, head agriculturist of the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Soil and Water Management, 82 percent...
