BT corn, genetically engineered to resist the destructive Asian corn borer pest, was approved for commercialization in the Philippines in 2002. (Jesse Gardner/Unsplash) On September 22, 2023, a media conference titled "Revisiting Public Perception of Agricultural Biotechnology in the Philippines"...
Kassy Saltiban is the owner of the Promised Land Farm. ( Promised Land Farm) Kassy Saltiban, the 23-year-old owner of Promised Land Farm in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, is an individual who decided to embrace a career in agriculture. Kassy is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Central...
The Bagsakan is a platform for the direct sale of products from farmers. Bagsakan aims to avoid exploitation by traders and earn a fair profit from their hard work. (James Tababa) Today, on September 23, 2023, from 7 AM to 5 PM, the Rock Garden at Quezon City Memorial Circle will be buzzing with...
Rolando Amando is one of the owners of Amando’s Lemon Picking Farm. ( Amando’s Lemon Picking Farm ) At 56 years old, Rolando Amando, one of the owners of Amando’s Lemon Picking Farm in Tublay, Benguet, has grown a humble lemon plantation into a thriving agritourism hotspot. Rolando and...
Jomil Deocera Andoy keeps records of the planting schedule of crops. ( Jomil Deocera Andoy) Jomil Deocera Andoy, at the age of 33, has dedicated his life to farming. Jomil, a graduate of Diploma in Agricultural Technology from Capiz State University, has spent the last 8 years managing farms in...
Eden FAITH Garden Aerial view. ( Eden FAITH Garden ) In the past three years, Reginald and Rhoda Cua from Davao City have diligently honed their farming skills, cultivating a thriving ecosystem they've named the Eden FAITH Garden. This garden is abundant with a diverse range of fruits,...
Reginald and Rhoda Cua, together with their daughter, Jazzy, are the owners of the Eden FAITH Garden. ( Eden FAITH Garden ) In the city of Davao, Philippines, Reginald and Rhoda Cua, a husband and wife, transformed their property, Eden FAITH Garden, into a thriving farm at the foot of the Mt....
In the Philippines, September marks the transition from the wet season to the dry season, characterized by a decrease in rainfall and an increase in sunshine. Here are five crops that can be planted during this month: Cilantro ( Coriandrum sativum) Cilantro, also known as coriander or Chinese...
Paphiopedilum philippinense (Manila Bulletin Agriculture) Paphiopedilum , commonly known as the lady’s slipper orchid, is a fascinating group of plants included in the Appendix I list of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Being classified...
Israel cacao production technology adoption in Filipinas Cacao Heritage Farm in Bunggo, Calamba, Laguna ( Danica Marollano) In an effort to strengthen the agricultural sector, a knowledge exchange event was held on August 30, 2023 with the theme “Knowledge Exchange on Transforming and Innovating...
Eggplant farming can be a profitable business. ( Jerry D'Agri Integrated Farm ) Jerry Mar Rafael is a 28-year-old farmer from San Mateo, Isabela. While also serving as a firefighter at the Bureau of Fire Protection, Jerry is also the proud owner of Jerry D'Agri Integrated Farm. Born and raised in a...
Guadaleva Ballogan Coteng is the owner of Purest Heart Apiary in Itogon, Benguet. ( Purest Heart Apiary) Guadaleva Ballogan Coteng, owner of the Purest Heart Apiary, is a passionate beekeeper in Itogon, Benguet. As she addresses the pressing issue of inadequate local honey supply, her efforts align...
