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...
In the world of agriculture, there are individuals who rise above adversity to pursue their passions. One such remarkable individual is Junas Mendegorin, the owner of J&J Hydroponics Backyard Gardening. Despite being a paraplegic, Junas discovered an opportunity for innovation and growth through...
Carl Justin Jubilan is the 24-year-old owner of Jubz Backyard Farm in Miagoa, Iloilo. A fresh graduate in aircraft mechanics, Carl found himself seeking an alternative source of income during the pandemic. Carl conceptualized a business idea while studying in Manila. However, due to the pandemic,...
Marvin Xavier Vea, 25 years old, is a civil engineering graduate from Ilocos Norte. Growing up in a family of farmers, Marvin witnessed firsthand the challenges and rewards of working in the field. Although he pursued a degree in civil engineering, his heart yearned for the fields and the...
Jet Serrano, an IT professional at a financial technology company, took an unexpected detour from his corporate career to go on a new path as a farmer. Growing up, Jet's parents instilled in him the value of farming, as they themselves dreamed of retiring on a farm and leading simple lives....
* *(Pragyan Bezbaruah/Pexels) In recent years, the Philippines agricultural sector has witnessed a wave of innovative farming practices and technologies that are revolutionizing traditional approaches to crop production. With a focus on improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency, these...
Edmund Ruhle proudly showcases the kale grown on their demo farm. (Aquaponics Go Green) Aquaponics, a method of sustainable farming, has gained significant popularity in recent years. The ability to cultivate both fish and plants in a symbiotic environment has captured the attention of Edmund Ruhle...
Reimond Silvestre is the general manager of the South Bend farm in Lipa City, Batangas, which belongs to the SEC-registered company, Ielements Group Inc. Prior to his career in farming, Silvestre earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Beda College and successfully passed the board...
Starting something from scratch is often the hardest part of doing any project, especially if the person does not have any prior background. The same is true in farming. More so, applying technological concepts such as a hydroponics setup might be a daunting task for young people who want to venture...
Anna Beatriz Suavengco is a 20-year-old agriculture student leading City Farm, a youth community farm. (Anna Beatriz Suavengco) There are many concerns regarding the age of today’s farmers, as well as the assumption that the youth are not inclined to take on farming as a career. However, Anna...
Despite its increasing popularity and booming investments, reaching more than US$3.66 billion last year, the vertical farming industry was shocked by the series of high-profile bankruptcies this 2022. Experts pointed out two possible factors that could have triggered the industry's negative...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan -- In line with Governor Manuel Mamba's advocacy to have aqua-culture production in Cagayan, some 50 department heads, capitol employees and farmers have started their training on food production using hydroponics and aquaponics systems. Photo of courtesy of Pearl Mabasa...
