Aerial view of Rabbit Village where a huge rabbit mound named Pablo has been erected. Rabbiton is an agri-tourism site that is unlike anything else in the country. It is a rabbit-themed agri-park in Pamplona, Negros Oriental with certain parts of the farm inspired by Hobbiton, a fictional setting...
Farmers slammed President and Department of Agriculture (DA) Chief Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s proposal to prioritize the implementation of farm-to-market network system, calling it a “magnet for corruption.” (Image courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Marcos, on Monday, July...
The security of the environment and human lives are interdependent on watersheds. It gives us access to clean water and safeguards the survival and habitats of all living things from the land to the sea. The degradation of these watersheds caused by many factors, including poor management practices...
After his two-hour meeting with agriculture officials on Monday, July 18, President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said his administration is prioritizing the strengthening of the ‘farm-to-market road’ programs and projects that will help the country’s...
Philippine agriculture, with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directly taking primary responsibility, is expected to get a boost from the United States following the launching of a trade mission launched in the country. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley arrived in...
Photo by Michael from Pexels. Plant stress takes shape in different forms. There are biotic sources of stress such as munching herbivores, viruses, fungal diseases, and bacteria. There are also abiotic sources of stress such as unfavorable temperature, deficiency or excess of water, soil salinity,...
FROM THE MARGINS JAIME ARISTOTLE B. ALIP, PHD Putting agriculture at the forefront of our development agenda is a good move on the part of President Marcos. His assumption of the post of Agriculture Secretary is an affirmation of the promise made during his presidential campaign to lower the price...
By Joan Oñate Narciso Kabog millet. (Rosaflor Estenzo) The Philippines is rich in biodiversity. Many plant species are endemic to the country and are consumed as staple foods. An example of an ancient crop from the Philippines is the kabog millet, found in Catmon, Cebu. Kabog millet is a native...
It goes without saying that the core of every delectable Filipino meal are the ingredients that provide each dish with distinct twists, flavors, and aromas. From appetizer to dessert, Filipino cuisine reflects the nation’s general penchant for sweets. While almost every ingredient is readily...
Four scholars of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) — all offsprings of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) — have recently earned their agriculture-related degrees at the Benguet State University (BSU). Photo courtesy of Department of Agrarian Reform Riwa Agsawal, Joyce Faith Lagadeo,...
Photo by Ruel Madelo from Pexels. Move over Dumbo because real-life Simba, a kid (baby goat) in Karachi, Pakistan, is capturing the hearts and attention of the internet with his outstanding 22-inch ears. Simba was born on June 4, 2022 with his ears already 19 inches long. His owner, Mohammad Hasan...
Diane Cabusas is an incoming fourth year agricultural engineering student taking her internship in Sanctuario. The current generation of college students will graduate, with more than half of their college life reduced to an online experience. There are plans to re-open schools within 2022, but...
