The Department of Agriculture said it needs a considerable increase in budgetary investment in the agricultural sector to help it rebound from the damaged wrought by Typhoon Odette. In a virtual press conference, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Agnes Miranda reported on behalf of Secretary William...
New year, new fruits to reap! With the abundance of crops in the Philippines all year round, keeping track of which ones are already in season can be difficult. Fret not! We’ve listed a few crops that are in season during the first quarter of the year to keep you posted. Dalanghita ( Citrus...
The Agriculture Training Institute (ATI) has forged a partnership with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to ensure the food security of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), it said in a statement on Friday, Jan. 14. The Agriculture Training Institute and the Bureau of Jail Management...
The Department of Agriculture said it has provided at least P2.9 billion of assistance to farmers, fishers and other rural folks affected by Typhoon Odette, which damage and losses already climbed to P13.4 billion General Luna in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Dec. 22 after it was devastated...
Shawnie Dhale B. Bitso, proprietor of Sanagi Agri Tourism Farm, belongs to a family of mushroom growers and sellers. As a result of his upbringing, Bitso has grown to love and appreciate mushrooms as well. He further developed a liking for agripreneurship after visiting numerous Learning Sites for...
It's difficult to unlearn traditional farming methods, especially since they have been practiced by many farmers for so long. However, it’s never too late to switch or start with a better system like natural farming that will benefit both the environment and the health of the growers and...
Despite the aging agricultural workforce, there are still young individuals who have been showing interest in farming. Ysabel Ortega, an actress, is one of them. Ortega, who is in her early 20s, engages in the operations of their family farm in Barangay Ortega, Bacnotan, La Union. She...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar confirmed Friday night, Jan. 7, that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar (Courtesy of Secretary William Dar's Twitter account) In a Twitter post, Dar informed the public that...
The audience of the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) gets to witness what the housemates do or talk about inside the house almost 24/7. However, the public sees very little of their lives outside the PBB house. Off-camera, Yamyam Gucong, the big winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, is a proud...
Hardin sa Parang is a one-hectare bee yard sitting in forested land in Barangay San Juan, Antipolo City. It is owned by Lonadel Jade Bolongaita, 35, a former OFW who also works as a freelance makeup artist. Prior to becoming a full-time beekeeper, she raised chickens and hogs on the same site...
The Philippine agriculture sector has been most neglected under the Duterte Administration, with stakeholders mostly bearing the brunt of the government’s pro-importation policy, a group alleged. Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) Chairman Rosendo So said this government is “brutally...
Filipinos who are familiar with local indigenous veggies are becoming increasingly rare. Two native crops that shouldn’t be overlooked and should be given more attention are erwad and lagiwey. While these two veggies are resilient and well-suited to the local growing conditions, only a few are...
