Rice Watch Action Network, Inc. (R1) has raised concern over the government's approval of the commercial propagation permit of the so-called Golden Rice, a genetically modified (GM) rice variety infused with vitamin A. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, R1 cited the lack...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has inaugurated two new National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses in the country’s top rice-producing province, Nueva Ecija. Such a development, according to Agriculture Secretary William Dar, will support the government’s efforts to bring the Philippines’...
‘Berry Pinoy’ PHILIPPINE WILD RASPBERRY The sapinit berry is a wild raspberry endemic to various parts of the Philippines such as Quezon, Laguna, Palawan and some parts of Mindanao Results of the “BerryPinoy” program, which seeks to explore the potentials of Philippine indigenous berries as...
Pesticides are made to kill pests. But oftentimes, this also causes harm to plants and pollinators. Effects of these pesticides may result in mild to severe plant injury. Hence, using them must be controlled or reduced. If there are no other ways to deal with the pest infestation, growers may...
A significant part of the global workforce continues to suffer from the impacts of COVID-19, especially those in the non-essential sector. A significant number of the businesses were forced to close down at the height of the pandemic. After more than a year in quarantine, some local businesses are...
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has announced that a research and development center which seeks to increase competitiveness of the country’s garlic and other agri-food...
How these Filipino farmers are overcoming the challenges of these times BOUNTY OF HARD WORK Farmers from Bukidnon working in the field and showing off their bountiful harvests from last year “Talagang natulungan ‘yung mga farmers nitong pandemic dahil sa pagtatanim namin ng patatas (Potato...
Going on its 14th year, The Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards renewed its commitment to recognize the exceptional journalists who spotlight the agricultural sector through online, print, radio, and television. On July 28, 2021, for the first time during a virtual ceremony hosted by veteran...
A community that has its own agri-industrial business hub would be able to address various farmers' and consumers' concerns, all at the same time. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Dr. Fermin D. Adriano, who serves as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar's senior...
The non-stop heavy rains, brought about by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Fabian, have so far brought damage of nearly P534 million to the agriculture sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Based on the latest report of the DA’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
Agricultural losses from the southwest monsoon rains enhanced by typhoon "Fabian" has reached P285.73 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday, July 27. (Photo by Inge Maria/ Unsplash) The agricultural losses and damage covered a total of 16,336 hectares (ha) of agricultural areas...
Food is connected to everything. Any adjustments or significant changes in food or agriculture can affect all industries in various ways and levels. See how the rising prices of commodities can impact the financial stability and food security of many individuals and businesses. Al and Mae...
