Many agricultural areas in the Philippines are situated on slopes or steep terrain, which can pose challenges for farming. Sloping agricultural areas in the Philippines are particularly vulnerable to soil erosion and nutrient depletion, which can lead to reduced crop yields and lower soil...
Toni Aquino (guest demo partner and news anchor), and Cristalle Acosta-Laurel (Tupperware marketing head). With the homecoming of Tupperware at SM Stores, a new generation will be introduced to the delightful products treasured by their moms, who, in turn, will feel more than just nostalgia for the...
(Alicia Christin Gerald/Pexels) Microbial inoculants are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for enhancing soil health and promoting plant growth. Microbial inoculants are an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for enhancing soil health...
Gibberellin applications have been shown to increase fruit size, reduce cluster compactness, and improve fruit quality in grapes. (congerdesign/Pixabay) Plant growth hormones, also known as plant growth regulators, play an important role in the growth and development of plants. These hormones are...
Honey House bees hard at work. (Honey House Honeybee Farm) Bees are hard workers on their own and their keepers definitely need to keep up! As beekeepers, it’s important to give the bees the best environment for a good honey harvest. The Honey House Honeybee Farm is an agribusiness in Lipa,...
Mango is regarded as the national fruit of the Philippines. (u _e5c/Pixabay) The mango is one of the most important fruit crops in the Philippines. In fact, it is regarded as our national fruit. Beloved by Filipinos, mango trees are usually planted in the backyard of households for their shade and...
Michael Castro, known as Mr. Chix on social media, owns a poultry breeder farm in Guagua, Pampanga. The farm offers a diverse selection of chicken, duck, and turkey breeds. With almost two years of experience in the industry, Castro has identified the most popular chicken breeds among his clients,...
Despite living in a tropical country, the Philippines, most Filipinos still forget to apply sunscreen on a daily basis. Sunnies Face created a sunscreen product that excited the wearer to apply it every day. Sunsafe is an invisible SPF 50+ PA+++ serum sunscreen that’s lightweight and leaves no...
Tomato plants can benefit from artificial pollination, especially in greenhouse settings where natural pollinators may not be present or sufficient. (Martinez Gonzalez/Pexels) Pollination is the process by which pollen grains from the male part of a flower are transferred to the female part of the...
Ask anyone, even those who aren’t beauty enthusiasts, and they will agree that lip balms are their very first makeup purchase. It’s that one skincare product that everyone has to have in their bag, especially when traveling. Now, what if we told you that there’s a moisturizing lip balm that...
Here are five crops you can grow in the hot summer month of April. Hyacinth bean/Bataw ( *Lablab purpureus* ) Hyacinth bean, locally known as bataw, is a legume grown for its young tender pods, young leaves, or mature seeds that are used in cooking. Some farmers use the hyacinth bean as fodder for...
Bananas are classified as climacteric fruits, as they produce ethylene gas during the ripening process which triggers the fruit to ripen even after it has been harvested. (Yoendry Prieto/Pexels) There are several reasons why someone might want to hasten the ripening process of fruits or vegetables....
