Pruning is the cutting and removal of plant parts to improve their appearance and shape and control their growth, flowering, or fruiting. It is a popular practice in landscaping and ornamental crops but is also an important practice in fruit trees and vegetable production. Here are four reasons why...
Oftentimes, the words weeds and grasses are used synonymously and interchangeably. However, they are not the same. Not all grasses are weeds and not all weeds are grasses. Here are their differences. Weeds A weed is a general term used to describe any unwanted plants that grow on the garden or...
The Philippines is blessed with an abundance of forest ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and mangroves. These forests provide vital ecosystems for water regulation, soil conservation, and carbon sequestration and support a rich biodiversity of plant and animal species. However, despite...
Cristina Torreda, the owner of Cristina's Strawberry Farm in San Andres, Catanduanes, has been farming for 25 years. Starting with just a few strawberry plants, she slowly propagated her farm, which has now been operating for five years. *Cristina's Strawberry Farm in San Andres, Catanduanes....
Alternative food sources for livestock feed are becoming increasingly important for several reasons, particularly with the rising cost of commercial feed and the need for agricultural sustainability. The cost of commercial feed is continually increasing, leading to higher production costs for...
The flowering of the crops is affected by several factors, one of which is light duration, more specifically, the length of a night. You may notice that some flowering ornamental crops only flower during a particular season of the year. Some crops need specific night lengths for them to flower,...
*(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...
Is Issa Pressman the new "Unbothered Queen?" Despite protestations from fans, she uploaded on social media cozy pictures of her with James Reid. In it, they are seen lounging around with guitars looking only too happy. She captioned it "school day." The photos come just weeks after a photo...
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...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James returned from a four-week injury absence on Sunday, revealing after the team's NBA loss to Chicago he had torn a tendon in his right foot. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives around Patrick Williams of the Chicago Bulls...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — LeBron James said Thursday, March 23, he is working "around the clock" to regain full fitness but rejected reports that he had set a target date to return before the end of the NBA regular season. *LeBron James talks to Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first...
