LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A group of farmers from Buguias town who trained in Japan are expected to contribute economically in the province after procuring a hauling truck and other farm mechanisms, with the Department of Agriculture providing the needed funds. Photo courtesy of Rizaldy Comanda /...
Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities, according to Ros...
Next to chickens, duck, or itik, is the second major source of egg and meat in the Philippines. Ducks are primarily raised for balut and salted egg, or itlog na pula. Almost 500,000 Filipino families rely on ducks for livelihood as well. Whether for personal or commercial purposes, a native breed...
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels. Using loofah sponges while bathing is a non-abrasive method to exfoliate dead skin. Synthetic versions of the sponge are available in most supermarkets, but for a long time, the sponge was actually sold in its natural form. Naturally-made loofah sponges come...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is ready to accept any task related to agriculture if running mate Vice President Leni Robredo wins the presidency. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan (OVP) Responding to a query from the media in Cagayan De Oro on...
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels. Feeding chickens with the proper amount of nutrients will help them grow and fuel them for normal body functions. In feeding native chickens, the free-range method is recommended wherein chickens are given space to freely roam and eat on their own. Native...
Here are some crops that are abundant for the month of May and June. Duhat ( Syzygium cumini ) The Java plum, locally known as duhat or lomboy, is a tropical fruit native to several countries, including the Philippines. It has small, shiny, oblong fruits that grow in clusters. When fully mature,...
Photo by E Mens from Unsplash. In a utopian world, every senior citizen would leave the world after a life that was both meaningful and productive. This may seem like a pipe dream, but this is the case in the Netherlands where an untraditional elderly care model called ‘care farms’ empower...
A flock of darag chickens. (DOST – PCAARRD) They came from the mountain forests of Western Visayas. What were once red jungle fowl surviving in the wild evolved to the native chickens now called darag. Darag are characterized by their single comb, whitish earlobes, and gray shanks, which is the...
Senatorial candidate and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday said the government would have to invest more substantially in the agriculture sector if it wants to attract a new generation of farmers and ensure food security for the country. Citing data from the World...
Found in the cacao capital of the Philippines, Nutrarich Nutraceutical Innovations, NutraRich for short, is an FDA-registered chocolate manufacturer that uses locally-sourced cacao. It works hand in hand with Davao farmers to ensure the quality of cacao beans that they use for their...
The Department of Agriculture’s Kadiwa on Wheels drops by at the SM MOA Concert Grounds this weekend SM Supermalls’ Farmers Produce Markets is back! And it’s now bigger and better! In time for Farmers’ Month, SM Supermalls will put the spotlight on farmers and food producers from the 13...
