Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, June 8 asked government to make the distribution of subsidies faster and more efficient for the transport and agriculture sector. Villanueva, chairman of the Senate labor committee, said that as of June 1, the government has distributed P1.17 billion in fuel...
Photo by Florentino Floro from Wikimedia Commons The Asian green mussels ( Perna viridis ), locally known as tahong, are bivalve mollusks characterized by their green coloration. Younger green mussel shells have hints of blue while adult mussel shells are more brownish. They can grow up to 80-100...
After a sixteen-year technical collaboration, SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC) and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the SL-8H F1 seed production, which further strengthens agriculture technology development between the Philippines...
The passing of veteran actor Susan Roces has left many people in mourning. Roces was not only a stalwart of Philippine cinema, she was also a kind soul who touched the lives of many. A reader sent us a photo of Agriculture Monthly’s 15th Anniversary issue which featured Roces and her dragon fruit...
Established in 2005 and is currently one of the top teas and salabat makers in the country, Ginga Agrifood Manufacturing Ent. Inc. stays true to its mission that aspires to manufacture and sell high-quality, all natural products that uses locally-grown ingredients and supports not just locally-made...
Natural fertilizers are every farmer’s and gardener’s secret to healthy soil and a chemical-free growing environment. There are several processes to make such nutritious plant food, and among them is bokashi composting. Image by Jenny Johansson from Pixabay. Bokashi is a Japanese word that...
Photo by Jannis Knorr from Pexels. Farm vehicles are now approaching the weight of sauropods. At a weight of 60-80 tons, these long-necked creatures are known as the largest dinosaurs to have ever existed. Having farm vehicles as heavy as them is no feat to be proud of. Researchers even believe it...
Abu Hassan Jalil, a Malaysian agronomist and meliponiculturist, has been studying early Philippine architecture to see how such designs can be applied in beehouses. His end goal is to implement such designs as a way to get more people interested in agri-tourism, specifically insect tourism....
By DANIEL MACHES Marivic Dubria, an impassioned coffee farmer, is leading her fellow community members to produce award-winning coffee on the foothills of Mt. Apo. The coffee harvested here is now recognized internationally for its exceptional quality. Because of the coffee industry, what used to...
When the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to many, some found hope and security in the shape of an edible garden. Photographer Lou Dizon shares the same sentiment. “Harvesting from our backyard meant instant nourishment . It also lessened our exposure to the virus since we don’t have...
Estela Atienza has been working in the fisheries industry for over 20 years now. In her career, she has held positions at the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Currently, she serves as a Fisheries Technician,...
The provincial government of Bulacan and the Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed a total of 462 free-range chickens to 66 Bulakenyo farmers during the Animal Distribution Program held in the capitol compound of the City of Malolos on Thursday, June 2. The local government said 212 of the...
