In his newly released book, Prince Harry narrates how his short stay as a cattle herder, also known as a jackaroo, on a farm in Australia helped him cope with his busy life as a celebrity. Daniel Quiceno M/Unsplash Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, is the fastest-selling book in the United Kingdom,...
With continuous population growth and an increasing need for agricultural resources worldwide, the demand for fertilizer also continues to increase. However, the mass production of commercially-made fertilizers, such as ammonia, also leads to the shooting up of agriculture's greenhouse gas...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Last January 22, 2023, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the lunar new year and welcomed the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth in the twelve-year periodic sequence of animals that appear in the traditional Chinese calendar. Rabbits are small mammals with...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Amidst the celebrations, the lunar new year is also a time of reflection on the contribution of agriculture in developing human civilization. From the timing of festivities to the name of the year, the lunar new year has many ties with agriculture. Photo: Hong Son/Pexels...
Amidst the increasing threat of extreme weather events, some American plant growers have turned to using used shipping containers to make compact and versatile indoor farms to grow crops 365 days a year. Photo: Pixabay Aside from the growing unreliability of cropping seasons, the state of...
The agricultural region of Pampas in Argentina is not only home to world-renowned beef and corn, but it is where some of Argentina's famous football champions started their journeys. From the Argentina football team's coach to the top striker, several players in the country's winning roster...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA From stews to salads, onion is a staple ingredient in many Filipino dishes. It is no wonder that the exponential increase in the price of onions in the past few months is a heated national issue. Photo: Goh Rhy Yan/Unsplash Due to a variety of factors, like the series of...
Several reports of wild animals entering farms and destroying crops and livestock are reported across Japan annually. Throughout the years, rural communities have turned to licensed hunters to help defend their farms and drive off potential livestock predators. However, the number of hunters in...
Food waste is a prevalent problem among urban communities, making it difficult for towns to achieve their zero waste targets. However, a county in California, United States, became a model in significantly reducing food waste produced in a bid to become a zero-waste community. Feeding San Diego, a...
In a bid to achieve sustainable cotton and beef production, an Australian company uses discarded cotton seeds to produce high-protein cattle feed and cooking oil. Photo: Sze Yin Chan/Unsplash The world's cotton farms are producing more than fifty million tons of cottonseed but only utilizing...
Several reports of wild animals entering farms and destroying crops and livestock are reported across Japan annually. Throughout the years, rural communities have turned to licensed hunters to help defend their farms and drive off potential livestock predators. However, the number of hunters in...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA The Philippines celebrates the wonders of the country's agriculture every year through different national month-long celebrations and festivals. From rice to fish, there is a lot to celebrate and appreciate around the country. Banaue rice terraces (Wikimedia) Here are the...
