Stem cutting is a propagation technique that involves taking a section of a plant stem and rooting it to create a new plant. Stem cutting is considered a better propagation method when compared to using seeds or other techniques due to various reasons. One significant advantage of using stem...
SANGALKAM, Senegal -- With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports. The second most consumed cereal after rice, wheat is an important staple...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Farming in the Philippines is at a crossroads. The reason: it is facing several environmental problems: climate change, soil erosion, deforestation, flooding, and dry spell. All these lead to minimal production, low income, food insecurity, and malnutrition. There is one...
AVANT GARDENER Does disseminating information about agricultural issues help alleviate them? I asked Danny Fausto, president of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food (PCAFI), who holds monthly press conferences highlighting different agricultural issues, if this has helped shed light on...
There’s a lot more a farm can be than being a land to plant crops. We all know how farms can be developed to become resorts, restaurants, tourism sites, and learning centers. A special farm in Beckel, Benguet made sure to get in all that. Cosmic Farm is an organic farm founded in 1989 by Rogel...
Oftentimes, the words weeds and grasses are used synonymously and interchangeably. However, they are not the same. Not all grasses are weeds and not all weeds are grasses. Here are their differences. Weeds A weed is a general term used to describe any unwanted plants that grow on the garden or...
Global trade growth in 2023 is still expected to be subpar despite a slight upgrade to GDP projections since last fall, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). A new“Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” report by WTO economists on Wednesday, 5 April, forecasts that volume of world...
The first shipment of durian from Davao to China is about to take off! Tons of durian waiting to be shipped to China. (Abel Monteagudo/ Facebook) Abel Monteagudo, Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI in Davao City [posted a...
The Philippines is blessed with an abundance of forest ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and mangroves. These forests provide vital ecosystems for water regulation, soil conservation, and carbon sequestration and support a rich biodiversity of plant and animal species. However, despite...
ILOILO CITY – Farmers in Western Visayas have been urged to plant early in preparation for this year’s El Niño weather phenomenon. "Right now, we are encouraging our local government units (LGUs) to help us inform and guide the farmers in the early planting activities,” said Engr. Jose Albert...
Officials of some banks and financial institutions met with Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion to explore ways to ease access to capital for the country's small farmers under the Kapatid Angat Lahat Agri Program (KALAP). This came days after the so-called "big-brother" companies and government...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Almost everyone on the planet now knows what climate change is. It refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of...
