Animals, like crops, also have requirements to encourage proper growth and production, which is why farmers provide the basic needs of livestock and poultry. Animal welfare was assessed in the past using a set of five “freedoms.” These freedoms mean that animals should be free from...
Street vendors offer a wide array of snacks that range from sweet to savory. Among the items that they sell are small boiled eggs that Filipinos know as itlog ng pugo (quail eggs). These bite-sized eggs come from quails which are small or medium-sized domestic game birds. These birds have...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Philippines in March 2020, many people were forced to reevaluate their situation and find another source of income that will help them stay afloat amidst the global health risk. One such individual is Edwin Cobarrubias Ellazar, a member of the Philippine National...
Jeon Jung-kook, better known as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is the youngest member of BTS which has adoring fans from around the world. But aside from his singing and dancing skills, Jungkook also has another talent that earned him the moniker “chicken...
Over the years, insect farming for human consumption has begun industrializing its operations to provide insect-based consumables to the public. While some still have reservations about eating insects because they don’t find them or the idea of eating them appealing, others find it exciting...
Ducks are another kind of poultry that provides a valuable contribution to human health and nutrition because their meat and eggs have health benefits that many people enjoy. Duck eggs are larger than chicken eggs, weighing 10 to 20 grams more. It is estimated that a duck egg provides about...
Commonly, chickens are the widely raised and consumed poultry animals in the Philippines since many consumers prefer eating its versatile meat and eggs. But another bird should be given more attention for its potential to become a source of livelihood and sustenance. Native ducks, or itik,...
African Swine Fever (ASF) has caused significant damage and alarm to the Philippine hog industry since its first reported case in the country in September 2019. In the succeeding years, it has brought massive losses to hog raisers as the virus continues to spread. Seeing the damages of the...
There is money in agriculture. Many can attest to this claim as they have made a fortune by tapping into the rich resources and opportunities of agriculture to turn a profit. And like with any other business, there are factors to consider to secure the profitability of an agriculture-related...
Established on November 16, 2018, R.O. Valerio Dairy Farm is a 7,096 sq. m. dairy farm located Sitio Gugu, San Vicente, Bacolor, Pampanga. Its owner, Randy O. Valerio for whom the farm is named after, is an Agricultural Mechanic who graduated from the Central Luzon State University (CLSU)....
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is now looking to produce technology for pig farmers as an alternative source of revenue for their technology as a result of a decline in their phone sales after former US President Donald Trump claimed that the company could share their customers’ data...
Accidents always catch us by surprise. There are some instances when it brings negative results, but there are some moments when accidents can lead to good experiences. This is exactly what happened to Francis Eric Tam, 42, and his French partner, Jean Michel. By pure coincidence, the pair was...
