As people age, they start to plan about how they want to spend the rest of their years outside of the workforce. Many people consider farming as a retirement plan because they can relax and stay productive at the same time by tending to their crops or livestock. Racquelita and Romeo Rabino, a...
During the weekend, Agriculture Online has received tons of feedback, both positive and negative, about the difference between makopa and tambis. It all started when we posted a photo that many were quick to call out as tambis instead of makopa. To correct our mistake, we chose a file photo...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO With different fruit varieties available in the Philippines, it’s no surprise that some people find it hard to distinguish one from the other. An example of this is tambis ( Syzygium aqueum ) and makopa ( Syzygium samarangense ). At first glance, both fruits look...
Scientists have found compelling evidence showing that gardening improves a person’s mental health. Through gardening, people can focus their attention on the immediate tasks at hand and the details around them, reducing negative thoughts and feelings. Although there are several published studies...
There are many fruits in the Philippines that are known for their distinct shape, color, or smell. Among these is the Java apple ( Syzygium samarangense ), locally known as makopa. Even Filipino riddles or bugtong note the characteristics of the fruit, which are its bell or pear-like shape and...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Many people believe that farming is a laborious job that requires proper knowledge, a green thumb, and numerous hours under the sun. But that’s not the case. Farming, for some, can be fun, productive, and rewarding. Liezl Alegre, a Filipina residing in Canada,...
We’re all familiar with banana trees and the fruits that they produce. Bananas have become a staple in diets as a source of potassium and vitamin C. But fruits aren’t the only distinguishing characteristic among banana trees. Several species, like the Musa ornata, owe their popularity to their...
Due to the continuous reports about the negative impacts of climate change and deterioration of the environment, numerous brands, both big and small, have started sustainable initiatives to leave a positive impact on the planet that could benefit future generations. Avon, a London-based...
For a country to function efficiently, it needs a properly allocated budget that covers all the basic needs of its citizens to keep them safe and secure. Among those necessities is food. Countries that are food insecure have higher percentages of hunger and malnutrition. The Philippine...
Food plays a significant role in people’s lives that goes beyond providing various vitamins and nutrients, tickling taste buds, and keeping tummies filled and happy. In every country around the world, food preserves culture and traditions that many people know and love. The same concept...
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...
