In part 1, we featured longtime farmer Reden Costales is also the man behind The Agrillenial channel on YouTube. Now, in his own words, he shares tips on running a successful vlog: There are so many key ingredients for running a successful vlog. I actually made a free online seminar about this. You...
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) The recent typhoon has left parts of the country submerged once again. Besides our homes, chances are, another victim of the high flood waters is our treasured cars and motorcycles. If your vehicle has been submerged in flood water, don’t worry as it may not be...
Similar to most agricultural endeavors such as growing crops and raising livestock, beekeeping has its own technicalities that beekeepers, both experienced and amateur, need to be familiar with. Ramona M. Pastor, owner of H.N. Organic Farm in Malitbog, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro is...
It is advantageous for farms to have bees around since these natural pollinators can increase crop production by a significant amount. Ramona M. Pastor, the owner of H.N. Organic Farm in Malitbog, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, is familiar with such benefits, which is one of the reasons she keeps...
In the first part of the article , Danny Hizon, 69, proprietor of Danizon Farms, shared the story behind the creation of his farm. This second part covers how the farm is faring amid the crisis and disasters. Hizon also shares several tips one can consider when starting a farm. The farm...
As told to Vina Medenilla In the first part of this article , Cristina and Carlo Guerrero, owners of Athena’s Garden in San Juan City, shared the tale of how their garden has transformed from an unused, futile land to a thriving garden. Here, Cristina Guerrero, a professional biologist, has...
In caring for livestock and poultry, one crucial element that ensures proper growth development and good health among the animals are their feeds. With the right amount and mixture, the animals can get the appropriate nutrition that they need to achieve the desired weight, size, and even develop...
During the Caraga leg of AgriTalk 2020, Anecita M. Troza, a Science Research Assistant of the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Field Office 13 in Caraga (DA-RFO 13), discussed community-based mushroom production and processing and how it can provide farmers with a source of income. In...
Mushrooms have become a favorite ingredient in many healthy meals and snacks. Because of this numerous farmers have decided to try out mushroom production. Through growing these edible fungi, they have created an opportunity for them to not only meet the demands of the market when it comes to...
All across the Philippines, there has been a gradual rise in the production of mushroom-based snacks as a healthy alternative to junk food, or snacks that are high in sugar or empty calorie content. Due to this shift in the market and a demand for wholesome goods, mushrooms have become a...
By now, most of us have already engaged or have become interested in urban gardening which is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas. More than being a source of food for households and communities, urban gardening also has benefits in augmenting...
Despite already being a trend as well as a proposed solution to curb both hunger and malnutrition, there has been a rising interest in urban gardening recently particularly due to the nationwide imposed community quarantine which kept people inside the safety of their own homes. With more...
