Magsasaka Party-list continues to push for the passage of a bill that seeks the condonation of debt burdens and amortizations accrued by agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). Sugarcane farmers (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “Condoning the debts now of the agrarian reform beneficiaries will not only...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Damage to agriculture from severe tropical storm “Paeng” was pegged at P99 million in the South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos (SOCCSKSARGEN) region. MAP of the Philippines with Region 12 highlighted. The Office of the Civil Defense-12...
We’re down to the last two months of the year. Here's a list of seasonal crops to help you plan your meals this November. Bell pepper ( Capsicum annuum L. ) The bell pepper, with a local name of kampana or lara, is a widely used ingredient in numerous cuisines, including ours. It adds a distinct...
The spookiest time of the year is fast approaching, and in the western tradition, Halloween is not complete without the famous Jack-O-Lanterns. Millions of pumpkins were grown and sold yearly to be decorations for Halloween. However, this should not always be the case. Photo from Eric...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Damage to infrastructure and agriculture in this city from severe tropical storm ‘’Paeng’’ was placed at P122 million. A RICE field inundated by flood caused by severe tropical storm ‘’Paeng’’ in Zamboanga City on Friday, Oct. 28. (LGU photo) The Zamboanga City...
The agricultural damage wrought by Typhoon "Paeng" has now reached P49.54 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) bared on Sunday, Oct. 30, citing its continuing assessment. SEVERE tropical storm ‘Paeng’ left Patnongon town, Antique province in shambles. (Antique PIO) In the agriculture...
The agricultural damage caused by Typhoon Paeng is so far pegged at P2.24 million, per the initial assessment of the Department of Agriculture (DA). (Photo courtesy of the Facebook page of Municipality of Valladolid Negros Occidental) Based on the DA’s Bulletin No. 2 on Typhoon Paeng issued on...
A fisherfolk group challenged the national government to end the importation of salt and other agri-fishery products, stressing that the “continued dependence” to imported commodities will bring more damage to the Philippines than good. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
The passage of tropical cyclones often brings disastrous impacts to the agricultural sector because it entails damage to infrastructure, flooding in agricultural areas, and destruction of crops. Such is the case when Hurricane 'Fiona' swept Puerto Rico last September 2022. The United States...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking the establishment of an agriculture information system (AIS) to help ensure an adequate supply of farm products, boost agricultural output, and reduce poverty down the line. Gatchalian said it is imperative for the government to provide the...
The world's agricultural sector, poised to serve around 9.7 billion people by 2050, is facing more challenges to meet demands while tackling pressures brought about by climate change and shifting land use. Though the crops themselves certainly cannot "evolve" that fast, fast-tracking technological...
President and Agriculture Secretary Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA’s) Western Visayas office to test every pig breeding facility in the region to stop the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF). The order was issued during a situation...
