Cover crops protect the soil during periods when the field is not in use for crop production. (Artur Roman/Pexels) Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that focuses on rebuilding soil health, promoting biodiversity, and reducing the use of synthetic inputs. Regenerative agriculture...
Knowing the maturity indices can help retailers and consumers to identify when vegetables are at their freshest and most nutritious. (Kampus Production/Pexels) It is essential to know when crops are ready for harvest. If harvested too early, the produce may not reach its full potential in terms of...
Terra Grande Farms is a ten-hectare regenerative Anglo-Nubian goat farm in San Carlos, Negros Occidental. They believe that they are the first and only regenerative goat farm in the Philippines, and they achieved this by practicing a wide variety of sustainable and regenerative farm methods. The...
Safe food processing practice in food factory (Mark Stebnic/Pexels) The food we eat is essential for our health and wellbeing, but the presence of toxic substances in our food can pose significant risks to human health. These toxins can come from a variety of sources, including agricultural...
As we approach the summer months, heat stress and drought are becoming increasingly important factors to consider for farmers and plant growers. High temperatures and low rainfall can lead to significant crop losses and reduced productivity. Heat stress occurs when crops are exposed to high...
Stem cutting is a propagation technique that involves taking a section of a plant stem and rooting it to create a new plant. Stem cutting is considered a better propagation method when compared to using seeds or other techniques due to various reasons. One significant advantage of using stem...
Rice black bug (*Scotinophara coarctata*), locally known as itim na atangya, alitangya, or nangisit a bangaw (Ilokano), is a major pest of rice. Aside from destroying rice plants and causing severe crop loss, they are also notoriously known for their foul odor when they swarm around lamp posts...
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...
As Filipinos, particularly Catholics, go on vacation in light of the Holy Week, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared tips to help the public stay safe amid the Lenten season. * An Anti-Narcotics K9 of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) sniffs bags of passengers at a bus...
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...
