ISABELA- The Department of Agriculture (DA ) Region 2 will focus on its "Plant, plant, plant" program to ensure food sufficiency and in preparation for the possible economic impact of the tension between Russia and Ukraine. Regional Executive Director Narciso Edillo of DA Region 2 said the agency...
By Julius Barcelona Aphids are small sap sucking insects with around five thousand identified species. Of these, four hundred species feed on agricultural food and fibre crops, and as such are considered an important and destructive agricultural pest. They reproduce quickly; instead of laying eggs...
QU Dongyu U.N. Director-General The current nutrition situation in Asia and the Pacific is difficult in many areas across the region. About 40 percent of its inhabitants cannot afford a healthy diet, and in some areas the fight against hunger has seen reversals rather than advances. Progress toward...
When it comes to optimizing plant growth, fertilizers can be a farmer's best friend. If you're exploring fertilizers or have already used them before, you've probably heard of foliar and basal fertilizers. But what exactly makes them different from each other? How do they differ? It’s simple....
The Philippine Orchid Society, together with the Quezon City Government and the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, is holding the Orchid and Garden Plant Bazaar from February 26 to March 13, 2022 at the Elevated Garden in Quezon Memorial Circle at Diliman, Quezon City. Photo courtesy of the...
The Agriculture Training Institute in Northern Mindanao (ATI-NorMin) recently launched Bahandi-Batang Agricultural Extensionist (BAE). “Bahandi-Batang Agricultural Extensionist (BAE) is ATI-NorMin’s fifth corporate book, but it is the first book of its kind which heavily features its young...
The Davao City-based AGRI Party-list said it is fully supporting the Senate comeback of Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero as they express satisfaction for his being a “steadfast ally” of farmers and the agriculture sector. In a statement, AGRI chairman Wilbert Lee said the...
Chili isn’t for everyone, especially since we all have different levels of tolerance for spicy food. Janssen M. Martinez, however, is a millennial who likes hot sauce, chili powder, and peppery food. His love for all things spicy has led him to cultivate chilies on the roof deck of his...
Senatorial candidate and former Tarlac representative Gilbert Teodoro said he supports the construciton of more farm-to-market roads and other infrastructure across the country that would raise the productivity and competitiveness of local agricultural products. Teodoro, a former defense secretary,...
Many Filipinos who have relocated overseas have been keeping homesickness at bay by growing Pinoy vegetables so they have a steady supply of ingredients for dishes that remind them of home. READ: Japan-based educators grow temperate flowers and Philippine veggies in their Tsukuba home Growing...
Senator Cynthia Villar recently lauded hobbyists, suppliers, manufacturers and other stakeholders in the Philippine game fowl industry for helping keep the activity alive even at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Villar hailed the game fowl enthusiasts for keeping the industry active during the...
If Vice President Leni Robredo wins and he doesn’t, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Saturday, Feb. 26, that he would prefer a Cabinet post in agriculture and fisheries. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (VPLR Media Bureau) This will bring the senator back to his post as a food...
