As told to Yvette Tan by Agriculture magazine’s in-house plant expert The baby rubber plant ( Peperomia Obtusifolia ) may be the unofficial lucky plant for the Year of the Water Tiger, but it’s hardly the only plant out there associated with opportunity. READ: Peperomia Obtusifolia : the lucky...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said Sunday, Feb. 6, that he will use his campaign for the May elections as an opportunity to open the conversation on food security and the situation of local farmers and fishermen in the country. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo...
The overwhelming threat of the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to find different ways to survive and at the same time, keep themselves sane and protected from further health risks. In a way, it enabled many folks to see the value and benefits of cultivating plants both for food and for sanity....
Aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo is pushing for the modernization of agriculture in the country which is poised to bring various improvements in the sector. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Robredo articulated during the KBP Presidential Candidates Forum on Friday,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to use biotechnology to strengthen the country’s crop sector and entice more youth to pursue agriculture-related careers. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar (Courtesy of DA) “The stance of the DA is clear: biotechnology is a pillar of...
Filipino cuisine has been gaining interest globally, partly due to generations of people of Filipino descent seeking to understand their roots. Multi-awarded chef, restaurateur, culinary educator, and cookbook author Gene Gonzalez has teamed up with UK-based chefs Budgie Montoya, Rex de...
The tandem of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Sara Dutere-Carpio will breed a generation of young digital agri-entrepreneurs to help revive the country's industry if they win in the elections. The duo came up with the plan after finding out that...
The Insurance Commission (IC) lauded the state-owned Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) and CARD Pioneer Microinsurance, Inc. (CPMI) for an agreement on agriculture insurance. In a statement, Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said the co-insurance agreement between PCIC and CPMI would help...
There is no such thing as a flawless experience when it comes to growing food, especially if one opts for the natural route. One gardener who agrees with this is Joanne C. De Guzman, a cultivator of leafy greens, among other crops. She says, “In gardening, it is almost impossible to...
There’s no question that the internet has made lives easier. It has allowed people to communicate between vast distances, fostered creativity, activated a new way of doing commerce, and democratized access to information. The DOST-PCAARRD (Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council...
The Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is set to establish six mobile laboratory units in a bid to bolster the government's efforts to control and contain the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. (FILE PHOTO) This, after Agriculture Secretary William Dar gave the...
As another round of oil price increases are scheduled today (February 1), Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan called for the timely release of fuel discounts, seedlings, farm equipment, and other assistance to farmers and fisherfolk contained in the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA)....
