*(Binyamin Mellish/Pexels)* The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the end of the La Niña condition last March 14, 2023, after a nearly three-year period of above-normal rainfall that affected various parts of the country. This...
On March 20, 2023, a dialogue was held between Senator Imee Marcos and beneficiaries of two programs in Tarlac, the Young Farmers Challenge Fund (YFCF) and the Enhanced KADIWA. The YFCF is a competitive financial grant program that provides financial assistance to young people who are passionate...
To mark the International Day of Forests, Forest Foundation Philippines has unveiled its 2023-2026 results framework, a commitment to strengthen the bond between people and forests by forging partnerships with stakeholders. With the tagline "Enhancing Ecosystem Services and Fostering Forest-based...
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...
Rodolfo “Jun” Adarlo Jr., a retired mechanical engineer and OFW, thought that he should still live an active lifestyle even after retirement. So, in 2018, he established a farm in Ilat South San Pascual Batangas to keep him moving, provide a sustainable food source, be an avenue of simple...
By JAMES TABABA Sinigang is a famous sour Filipino stew or soup usually served with rice. Sinigang may be a candidate to be the national dish of the Philippines because Filipinos undeniably love it as their comfort food. Sinigang is prepared by simmering tomatoes and onions with meat–pork, beef,...
By James Tababa Health is becoming the number one concern for many people when choosing their food. Such is the case for Emerson Siscar, manager and owner of Batangas Free Range Chicken. He started a farm in Sta. Teresita, Batangas to raise natural free-range chicken for their family’s personal...
By JAMES TABABA March is the start of summer in the Philippines. Here are five crops that can be planted this month. Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) Cowpea, or paayap, is a leguminous vine planted mainly for its immature pods and seeds, eaten raw or mixed in dishes. The crop residue after harvest is...
Orchids have a wide variety of colors (Photo by chayuth/Getty Images) By JAMES TABABA Orchids come from the large family Orchidaceae and are known for their exotic-looking flowers. They have a distinct flower structure that differs from other blooms. Orchid flowers have four main parts – the...
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...
(Photo by Felixioncool/Pixabay) By JAMES TABABA The previous article discussed the chemical practices of pest control, its risk, and why it is the last resort in implementing Integrated Pest Management.This article talks about the use of biotechnology and the regulatory laws in IPM. READ:...
Image by Tom Fisk/Pexels Agricultural agencies have used crop mapping through satellite imaging to forecast and assess crop damages, grain supplies, and supply chain logistics. However, the crop data layer (CDL) United States Department of Agriculture Statistics Service uses for mapping...
