Giemel Ayap is a coconut farmer and coconut seedling trader from Tiaong, Quezon. Ayap's journey to becoming a coconut farmer and seedling trader began with his previous experiences as an eggplant farmer and a swine and poultry raiser. In 2017, he was able to secure a contract farming job in Korea,...
Purchasing hybrid seeds has been the standard practice of most farmers because it promises an increased yield, improved quality, and more resistance to pests and diseases over traditional open-pollinated seeds. However, the prices of agricultural inputs, including seeds, are now increasing. This...
Saving seeds for the next cropping season has long been a way of life for many farmers. This practice resulted in the creation of heirloom crop varieties that have been passed down through generations. For many farmers, saving and storing seeds is a practical way of saving money. Instead of buying...
Amidst a rice field in Barangay Bucanan, Magalang, Pampanga, a fruit farm can be found where tourists can visit and experience picking mulberries and grapes. The farm is managed by Michael Miranda, who is also a rice farmer and a farm machinery operator. *Michael Miranda, owner and manager of...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Michael Bassey Johnson, the man behind *The Book of Maxims, Poems and Anecdotes*, has written something about mango, the Philippines’ fruit icon. “If you wait for the mango fruits to fall, you’d be wasting your time while others are learning how to climb the tree.”...
Not wanting to have a sedentary lifestyle, Joe F. Reaño works on his dream project of building a farmhouse after retirement. He always wanted to live a simple and humble life and spend his time doing things he wants, which are farming and helping the community. As a son of a farming household,...
By JAMES TABABA Grafting is the fusion of two or more plant parts (scion and rootstock) to form a single growing plant. The scion is the top plant part where the shoots, leaves, flowers, and fruits will eventually sprout, while the rootstock is the established root system where the scion is to be...
Malacañang announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has set aside P326.97 million intended to boost the onion industry. (Photo courtesy of DA) The allocated fund will be used for onion production, production-related equipment, farm inputs, and cold storage facilities, according to the...
Eggplants are among the vegetables being sold in the market (Henrylito D. Tacio) By Henrylito D. Tacio The eggplant is used in various cuisines around the world. It can be sliced, battered, and deep-fried, and then served with various sauces. It can also be stuffed with meat, rice, or other...
Plantacion de Sikwate CEO Mel Santos with Bohol Chapter Members toured the Sagbayan, Bohol Farm. (Plantacion de Sikwate Cacao Producers Association, Inc) It’s no secret that cacao is a crop full of potential. It can be made into cocoa powder, butter, liquor, and, of course, chocolate. There...
To assist farmers in recovering from the devastation caused by Typhoon "Odette" and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Crops Research Division (CRD) of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD)...
Businessman Teddy Nuez always wanted to retire on a farm, so when the opportunity arose, he immediately turned that dream into a reality. Nuez is the proprietor of Fortune Dragon Farm in Barangay San Juan in San Jacinto, Pangasinan. Established in 2015, the farm started with three hectares and now...
