Image by Mark Stebnicki/Pexels Agriculture in cities is becoming more common in response to achieving food self-sufficiency. Data suggests that 15 to 20 percent of the global food is already produced in cities. A recent study found that cucumbers, tubers, lettuces, and other crops that are...
LAGUNA – The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many to start their own home vegetable gardens to relieve stress during the lockdown and have access to free food at a time of uncertainty and community restrictions. In Biñan City, a farm encourages residents to continue their food garden...
When humans first started building civilizations, they relied on sowing a mixture of grains as a source of food. Today, this ancient farming practice is slowly gaining popularity because of its potential to withstand the challenges of the changing climate. Photo: Maddi Bazzocco/Unsplash Maslins...
TACLOBAN CITY – A group of fishermen have benefited from mussel long-line farming in Barangay Baclayan, Daram, Samar. From being a seasonal source of income, it has become the primary and sustainable livelihood for 40 members of the Baclayan Mussel and Crab Fishers Association (BMCA). In 2020,...
In his newly released book, Prince Harry narrates how his short stay as a cattle herder, also known as a jackaroo, on a farm in Australia helped him cope with his busy life as a celebrity. Daniel Quiceno M/Unsplash Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, is the fastest-selling book in the United Kingdom,...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Last January 22, 2023, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the lunar new year and welcomed the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth in the twelve-year periodic sequence of animals that appear in the traditional Chinese calendar. Rabbits are small mammals with...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Amidst the celebrations, the lunar new year is also a time of reflection on the contribution of agriculture in developing human civilization. From the timing of festivities to the name of the year, the lunar new year has many ties with agriculture. Photo: Hong Son/Pexels...
# Heading Paragraph [Hyperlink](https://www.agriculture.com.ph) Photo caption (Credit) More body A market vendor shows off the size of imported onions selling for ₱350 a kilo in Libertad Market. In a senate hearing, it was found out that three farmers from Bayambang, Nueva Ecija, committed...
Food waste is a prevalent problem among urban communities, making it difficult for towns to achieve their zero waste targets. However, a county in California, United States, became a model in significantly reducing food waste produced in a bid to become a zero-waste community. Feeding San Diego, a...
Image by Jerry Phons /Pixabay Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia. With only 1% of the land area dedicated to agriculture, the country imports 90% of its food from other countries. There is a challenge in food in food production because there is only limited agricultural land to...
Several reports of wild animals entering farms and destroying crops and livestock are reported across Japan annually. Throughout the years, rural communities have turned to licensed hunters to help defend their farms and drive off potential livestock predators. However, the number of hunters in...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA The Philippines celebrates the wonders of the country's agriculture every year through different national month-long celebrations and festivals. From rice to fish, there is a lot to celebrate and appreciate around the country. Banaue rice terraces (Wikimedia) Here are the...
