Chopping and dropping of biomass such as branches and leaves to serve as fertilizers. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo are a husband and wife team behind the Anitu Food Forest. They're changing farming by using a method called syntropic farming, which mimics...
There’s a quote attributed to Mark Twain that says, “Find a job you like doing and you will never have to work a day in your life.” In Jose Diego Roxas’ case, it was more about finding work within his passion, which is agriculture, and learning to pivot when it best suited him. At 26...
Edna Sanchez retired from her 28-year career at Meralco in January 2008. After spending many years working behind a desk, she yearned for a change of pace and wanted to pursue her passion for landscaping, which she had previously dabbled in as a hobby and sideline. It was during this time...
As a gardener or farmer, it is important to maintain the health and vitality of your plants. Fungal diseases can pose a significant threat, causing devastating effects on your precious crops and garden. While commercial pesticides are readily available, they often come at a price. Harmful chemicals...
(Tom Fisk/Pexels) Planting patterns are important in establishing a farm as they play a vital role in optimizing space utilization, maximizing productivity, and facilitating efficient management practices. The chosen planting pattern determines how crops or trees are arranged within the farm,...
Agriculture is a continuously evolving aspect of humanity, as there is a need to keep up with the changes of the earth while also producing inputs that can boost yields for farmers. The reality is, sometimes farming can get expensive. But wanting a good harvest shouldn’t mean you have to spend a...
By Henrylito D. Tacio The municipality of Bansalan is touted as “the green town of Davao del Sur.” No one can contest the fact. After all, it is home to several farms that practice ecologically-sound and environment-friendly systems. In barangay Kinuskusan, there is a training center that has...
An official of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said there are efforts to put in place digital infrastructure to entice the younger generations to join the agriculture sector, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. *File photo* NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon...
By Henrylito D. Tacio When you go to Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, there’s a farm that is becoming popular as a tourist destination. It is the Silvano Farm, located in Purok 27 of Barangay Poblacion, a few kilometers away from the town proper. The whole farm measures about two hectares. One-half...
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio There’s money in raising goats, claims a non-government organization based in the southern part of the Philippines. More so, if you breed your goats yourself. “We have been raising goats since the early 1970s and we have observed that the demand for the...
(Markus Spiske/Unsplash) * * It's important to consider the compatibility of different plants before planting them near each other. Just like people, plants have their preferences and dislikes when it comes to their neighbors. Plant incompatibility refers to the phenomenon where certain plants,...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away from tobacco to help strengthen food security, particularly in Africa. Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday, the WHO said it had teamed up with other United Nations agencies to...
