Harvesting in farm. (SOX Peppers) Transitioning from a successful career as a chemical engineer to becoming an agripreneur, Samuel Carmen has embarked on a journey in the field of agribusiness. He is a co-owner of SOX Peppers, a farm specializing in Carolina Reaper peppers and the production of...
SOX Peppers, owned by brothers Josue M. Carmen Jr. and Samuel Carmen, is a thriving chili pepper farm located in Region XII, specifically in Centrala Surallah, South Cotabato, Philippines. Their journey began with their respective career transitions, leading them to explore the potential of the...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (left) and Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (Contributed photo) Two ranking House members who had significant participation in the onion price surge inquiry want President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to continue holding the reins as...
Despite President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s order to import an additional 150,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar, the price of this commodity is unlikely to drop to its previous low level unless more sugar importers are allowed to penetrate the market. Sen. Risa Hontiveros pointed this...
(Samuel Jerónimo/Unsplash) Agricultural burning, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture or kaingin, is a traditional practice that involves the cutting and burning of vegetation to clear land for farming. It has been a common farming practice in the Philippines for centuries, particularly...
INFANTA, Quezon – Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga has discharged agricultural interventions worth P19 million to farmers’ associations in this town. QUEZON Rep. Mark Enverga distributes P19-million worth of agricultural interventions from the Department of Agriculture (DA) headed by President Ferdinand...
By Henrylito D. Tacio If there’s one fruit that commands attention, it’s the strawberry (*Fragaria ananassa*). Strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits around. It is a temperate crop, and so in a tropical country like the Philippines it is hard to come by. It is grown mostly in cooler...
Pest management is a critical aspect of farming and gardening, as pests and diseases can significantly impact crop health and productivity. To make informed decisions and implement effective pest management strategies, valuable tools such as the disease triangle can be used as a reference. This...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-6 is urging local government units (LGUs) across Western Visayas region to strengthen measures against African Swine Fever (ASF). DA-6 issued the advisory as it has been receiving reports of the re-entry of processed pork products across the region....
Edmund Ruhle proudly showcases the kale grown on their demo farm. (Aquaponics Go Green) Aquaponics, a method of sustainable farming, has gained significant popularity in recent years. The ability to cultivate both fish and plants in a symbiotic environment has captured the attention of Edmund Ruhle...
A trellis is a framework made of interwoven or intersecting pieces of wood, bamboo, metal, or plastic, designed to support climbing or vining plants in a garden or landscape setting. Trellises provide essential structural support for plants, enabling them to grow vertically rather than spreading...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) should review a recent memorandum order that would limit the type of fertilizer that rice farmers could use, Senator Imee Marcos on Monday, May 15, said. Signed on April 27, Memorandum Order 32 (MO 32) promotes the distribution of yet unnamed biofertilizers to...
