Rice is a staple food for more than 3.5 billion people around the world. Sustainable rice production plays a significant role in ensuring food security for many communities. Carp living with rice plants in a co-culture experiment. (Photo from Lufeng Zhao) However, like many other monoculture...
Since time immemorial, farmers have been using different types of soil and rocks to cultivate their plots. Minerals in rock dust, such as calcium and magnesium from basalt, serve as natural fertilizers and de-acidifying agents for the soil before crops are planted. Lithos, derived from the Greek...
Gaming connects millions of people worldwide. It is not surprising that the online gaming industry continues to grow, but a trend is getting clearer: more and more games are now about growing things. Dinkum farming game. (Screenshot from Dinkum) The response to a newly developed farming video...
Citing a “request” from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Israeli Ambassador to Manila Ilan Fluss said that his country is ready to assist the Philippines in transitioning from traditional farming to modern smart agricultural practices that will improve the country’s largest...
Like other industries, agriculture is both a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a recipient of the consequences of the resulting climate crisis. However, compared to other sectors, it is much more vulnerable to climate impacts. Agribusinesses need to adapt to the ongoing climate change and...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Amidst the growing concern about the rise in global food insecurity, the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (UN-CFS) held its 50th session in Rome, Italy, last October 10-13, 2022. More than 1,500 delegates from around the globe participated in the sessions...
Throughout human history, agriculture served as the nation's foundation, with food security often determining the fates of the governments. With the worsening effects of climate change, agriculture will face more environmental pressure than ever. Unless society rethinks its ways of sustainability,...
Agriculture is considered the backbone of human civilization. The farmers that cultivate crops are fulfilling the needs of the ever-growing population. However, just like everyone else, they are exposed to different issues and problems that may affect their mental health. Photo from Tom...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA South Korean boyband Seventeen held a two-night concert in Manila last October 8 and 9, 2022 as part of their “Be The Sun” world tour. Frequent visitors since 2016, the highly-talented idol group continues to mesmerize their Filipino fans, whom they endearingly call...
Korean dramas cover a lot of themes both in and out of the realm of reality, and scenes showing characters involved in any form of farming and fishing are no exception. Here’s a list of Korean dramas that touched on farming and fishing life–both in the ground and under the sea. Warning: This...
Submitted by Juny F. Diacamos I’m Juny F. Diacamos, 37 years old, single, from Centro Ranao-Pilayan, Upi, Maguindanao. Juny Diacamos and companions. (Diacamos) My last three jobs were as an account manager and general trade manager of two multinational companies, and branch manager of a...
Who says farm activities are only for men? A new study by the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) disclosed that a growing number of women are now playing increasing roles in rice farming. (Photo courtesy of Pexels) The study, “Enhancing Gender Outcomes of Different...
