Marvi and Rogen, owners of Anitu Food Forest. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo, a husband and wife team, are the driving force behind the remarkable Anitu Food Forest. This passionate pair is on a mission to redefine sustainable farming and leave a positive...
(Photo by KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, welcomed the three-percent rice production growth of the country from January to June this year, calling it an “excellent news.” The Chief Executive was referring to the...
Businessmen are strongly urging the government to ensure that the ongoing comprehensive tariff review and reform by the Tariff Commission (TC) should result in reduced corruption in the agriculture sector and accessibility of products at cheaper prices to ensure food security in the country. ...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved a P10-million grant to boost the production of dragon fruit in the island-province of Guimaras. DRAGON fruit from the island province of Guimaras. (Tara Yap) Maria Teresa Solis, chief of the DA-6 Agribusiness and...
Rice (Jinomono Media/Unsplash) Rice is a staple food in the Philippines, making its sustainable cultivation essential for ensuring food security in the nation. There are two primary types of rice that are commonly cultivated: inbred rice and hybrid rice. Each type possesses its own set of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday, Aug. 13 for swiftly opening up discussions with Vietnam and India to ensure adequate supply of rice for Filipinos at affordable...
Food is sourced from various food-related enterprises and redistributed to communities in the Philippines. (SOS Philippines) In a significant step towards combating food waste and addressing food insecurity, Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), a global food rescue foundation, organized the Zero Summit...
Samuel Mercader, owner of the Mercader’s Dairy Farm, grazing his buffalo. ( Mercader’s Dairy Farm) Samuel Mercader is a 48-year-old farmer who owns Mercader’s Dairy Farm in Brgy. San Agustin, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. Despite not having the opportunity to pursue a formal education, Samuel's...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) awarded 42 young farmers from across Western Visayas region with a financial grant. “This not only lifts your business but also your family’s future. Secure a future for your family. Be the catalyst of change for your generation. Be an...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday, Aug. 10, expressed the Philippines’ willingness to help Zimbabwe develop its agricultural sector to make it more food sufficient. (From left) Ambassador Constance Chemwayi of Zimbabwe and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during...
Corn (Livier Garcia/Pexels) Corn is a major crop in the Philippines, providing many people with food, feed, and income. However, the presence of aflatoxin poses a significant threat to both human health and the agricultural industry. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain...
Wild and natural form of the waling-waling orchid flower. (Manila Bulletin Agriculture) The waling-waling orchid, scientifically known as Vanda sanderiana , is a stunning and highly prized orchid species native to the Philippines. Also referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Flowers," the...
