By Oliver Samson Ripe mulberries are not only sweet and juicy; they are also rich in vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, and more. They are naturally perfect to be eaten raw when dark, ripe, and freshly picked from the tree. You may also want to make your salads more delicious and...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (left), and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Rep. Salo's office, MANILA BULLETIN) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. now has "more choices" when it comes to naming a full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary, should he decide to go that...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (2nd from left) interpellates a Department of Agriculture (DA) official during House panel hearing Wednesday, May 10. (Screenshot from Facebook live) SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta says he will ask for the resignation of Bureau of Plants Industry...
Here are the recommended crops to plant in the last month of the dry season. Lemon grass ( *Cymbopogon citratus* ) Lemon grass, locally known as tanglad, is a member of the grass family grown for its aroma and oil. It is usually added to rice and as stuffing in roasted dishes. The oil can be...
On March 28, 2023, the Philippine government's Department of Agriculture (DA) and the French government's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, along with the Bureau of Exportation and International Partnership, organized the 2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum. The forum aimed to...
Remember the times we used to watch anime on the television after school? Anime was a fun way to pass the time, especially with its stories that were often set in magical or extraordinary settings. Anime has evolved throughout the years, and now stories with agricultural themes are given a...
Amelia Rosales’s primary crop is cabbage grown near Mt. Banahaw. (*James Tababa)* At 54 years old, Amelia Rosales has dedicated her life to farming. She began in 1986, at the age of 18, following her parents' footsteps. With limited education, she viewed farming as both her livelihood and a form...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Are we looking at another fertilizer scam? Pangasinan 2nd district Rep. Mark Cojuangco is calling for a congressional probe on the Department of Agriculture's (DA) rather questionable choice to use biofertilizers instead of the cheaper...
Officials of the Philippines and the United States have discussed at a high level new agricultural cooperation that will ensure food security. Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Alexis Taylor met in Washington on...
(Julia Filirovska/Pexels) Pork is an essential part of the Filipino diet and cuisine. Adobo, lechon, sisig, crispy pata, bagnet, and sinigang are examples of well-known Filipino pork dishes. However, buying pork can be overwhelming, especially for those still inexperienced in cooking. Once you go...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Office 2 recently distributed 1,956,363 bangus or milkfish fingerlings to fisherfolk from various municipalities in this province. The dispersal activity held here in coordination with...
( Karolina Grabowska/Pexels) Earthworms play a crucial role in agriculture and have been used as a sustainable method of improving soil quality. One of the ways that earthworms benefit agriculture is by improving soil structure. They create tunnels and burrows in the soil, which increases soil...
