Bamboo ( Bambusoideae ) is a grass that is often misidentified as a tree because of its tree-like appearance. It is a fast-growing grass with lots of functions ranging from food sources to construction material. One company that recognizes the value of bamboo is Bambu Salubre. Bambu is a Malay word...
As a direct descendant of the first inhabitants of Abra in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Charles B. Herrero has always appreciated the beauty of his hometown. Whenever he visits, he thoroughly enjoys the abundance of trees, cool climate, fresh air, and captivating scenery. He also...
Organic food prices are more stable now than food produced under conventional farming, according to an organic farmer from Tayabas, Quezon. Alicia Valdoria, organic farmer from Tayabas, Quezon, said during a Tugon Kabuhayan briefing on Monday, Nov. 29, that although organic food products are more...
Farmers have been facing numerous challenges over the years. Some of these include climate change, the introduction of new crop species, and the emergence of pests and diseases. Luckily, these challenges also paved the way for technology to aid farmers in their jobs. But these innovations...
The regional office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Caraga has launched its first ever urban farming project in the region to ensure food security and give its beneficiaries additional source of income amid the COVID-19 crisis. DAR's office in Agusan del Sur recently partnered with...
Indoor farming was something I first encountered in Berlin back in 2017. As only the freshest regional ingredients—preferably foraged in a nearby forest—became the trend for most Michelin-starred joints in Europe, it was only a matter of time technology entered the picture. Why leave it to...
National Scientist Dr. Gavino Trono will be honored during the 9th National Symposium and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Phycological Society, Inc. (PPSI) on Nov. 12 to 13. National Scientist Dr. Gavino Trono Jr. (Batangas State University/DOST Calabarzon) The virtual symposium is jointly...
When the farming simulation game FarmVille was a craze in 2010, a Canada-based couple bought a farm in Bulacan, not to play, but to start farming in real life. Spouses Shirley B. Ocampo and Juancho B. Ocampo, who were living overseas at the time, were offered a property in Bulacan during one...
Located along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales, Sambali Beach Farm has become an agritourism destination that offers outdoor activities and promotes natural farming practices. The farm was established by Ching Camara who decided to start farming after realizing that she had...
For some time, Ching Camara lived by herself along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales. Surrounded by sand and with free time on her hands, Camara decided to engage in farming. Camara always had an affinity for plants. She grew up following her mother as she tended to her...
Daryl Balmoria-Garcia, an architect and registered environmental planner, and her husband, Jose D. Garcia Jr., a policeman in the Mandaue City Police Office, have been growing plants ever since they got married. In their residence’s limited space, they practice vertical gardening to cultivate...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has introduced the Intelligent Green Box (IGB) technology to benefit the farming communities in Leyte. (MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-VIII’s introduction of customized indoor farming technology was...
