Integrating renewable energy production in farming provides several benefits for farmers and the environment. Installing solar panels in fields enables farmers to harvest solar energy alongside their crops. Agrivoltaic farming, the practice of growing crops underneath solar panels, is already...
To combat the intensifying effects of climate change, an indigenous tribe in the central United States developed greenhouse structures below the ground. The 850,000-hectare Pine Ridge Reservation in the state of South Dakota, United States, is classified as a "food desert," with only a...
Amidst concerns about the environmental impacts of the livestock industry, scientists are trying to develop lab-grown meat as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional meat sources. However, cultured meat still cannot be mass produced because of high production costs. Photo from...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Pineapple ( Ananas comosus ) is a tropical fruit distinguished by its spiky, tough skin and sour to sweet flesh. It is packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and other helpful compounds that provide a variety of health benefits. Photo by Carlo Martin Alcordo/Pexels Though...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA To wrap up another fruitful year, here's a look back at what stories captivated the hearts and minds of many on the Agriculture Magazine website this 2022. From organic fertilizer making to insights on raising rabbits, this year's most-read articles were mostly about...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA As the world emerges from the pandemic, people turn to different hobbies, ideas, and places to cope. Google, one of the world's most-used search engines, captured these emerging trends. In its annual "Year in Search" report, Google outlines the worldwide top searches of...
Despite its increasing popularity and booming investments, reaching more than US$3.66 billion last year, the vertical farming industry was shocked by the series of high-profile bankruptcies this 2022. Experts pointed out two possible factors that could have triggered the industry's negative...
Despite the scorching hot summer in the United Kingdom and several "almost there" attempts, Poland-born gardener Sebastian Suski finally received a Guinness World Record for the world's longest cucumber, measuring 113.4 cm (3 ft 8.6 in). The world record holder for the longest cucumber. (Photo from...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Bamboo is a fast-growing grass known for having a variety of uses ranging from food sources to construction materials. More and more countries are also recognizing the potential of bamboo in restoring damaged ecosystems. In the Philippines, bamboo is now being used in...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Agriculture is an important sector in the Philippines and is considered one of the key drivers of the country's economy. According to a 2020 report from the World Bank, modernizing and transforming the country's agriculture sector is essential for achieving sustainable and...
Waste products have been and will always be part of every living organism's daily life. Livestock producers will always be dealing with ways to efficiently dispose of organic waste. However, for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) coalition founder Johannes Escudero, disposal facilities should not be the...
More than 1,900 insect species around the world are considered edible and consumed in countries in Central America, Asia, and Africa. Insects have long been grown for eating in Thailand and often served in street stalls. Throughout the years, edible insect consumption has gained popularity in...
