So your father is a farmer? That’s extremely respectable and we’re sure you’re proud of the way he provides food and income for your family. As a provider of food and income for the family, Father’s Day is the day to appreciate all father-farmers. (Sasin Tipchai / Pixabay) With Father’s...
To commemorate World Milk Day last June 1, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) launched a press conference discussing intensified dairy programs to improve the milk industry of our country. The NDA envisions a 500% increase in dairy production over the next five years. This can be achieved through a...
We’ve finally arrived in the middle of 2023! June celebrates many things, such as the country’s independence and Pride for out LGBTQ+ fellowmen. Of course, we can’t forget the festivals! Here are the best agri-related festivals to be. Pinyasan Festival | Daet , Camarines Norte After days of...
“Prevention is better than cure,” is a saying most people have heard more than once. Not only does this quote apply to health, but it also applies to situations in which preparation to avoid a problem is much better than having to solve it. A group of young entrepreneurs took this saying to...
Life at sea is undeniably exciting, but here’s a story about a particular seafarer who found life on land a lot more fulfilling. Meet Melvin Awid, a 29-year-old vanilla farmer in Sarangani. But before he was a farmer, Awid was a seafarer with a very bright future. In 2020, Awid was a Third Officer...
May 20 is World Bee Day! Bees deserve to be recognized for how hard they work for our planet as its primary pollinator and their role in the biodiversity which humans depend on for survival. Aside from keeping our environment alive, bees also produce plenty of products that humans enjoy, such as...
What happens when a certified plantita finds the provincial nature spot of her dreams? A land next to a large lake and with a gorgeous view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range? That’s something you don’t let go. That’s exactly what Maricar Suarez did when she fell in love with a piece of land...
Remember the times we used to watch anime on the television after school? Anime was a fun way to pass the time, especially with its stories that were often set in magical or extraordinary settings. Anime has evolved throughout the years, and now stories with agricultural themes are given a...
It’s mango season! Coconut season! Banana season! Although technically these crops can be had all year-round, the month of May is filled with festivals celebrating them and their abundant harvests. Not just crops, but May is also a month to celebrate farm helpers, too! Celebrate and party with...
Bees are abuzz in Batangas! If you’re curious to see bees at work and try the fruits of their labor, the Honey House Honeybee Farm is the place to be. You can have a taste of sweet honey, honey cider vinegar, and honeycomb made by the bees at this farm in Lipa, Batangas. Honey House bees hard at...
Milk is a staple food in many cultures. A newborn baby needs milk for sustenance, a kid needs milk for nutrition, a glass of milk helps one sleep soundly, and milk can be used to create delicious food, like desserts. Milk accompanies us from birth to adulthood which is why Bayliss Kurt Razo, or Boy...
April marks the start of summer! And what’s a better way to greet the heat than being at a festival? Get good food, watch grand parades, and join the festivities! Here are the agri-related festivals for the month of April. Malangsi Fishtival | Bayambang , Pangasinan April 1 - 8 In the local...
