The Philippines is hit by typhoons 15 to 20 times a year. Farmers experience severe agricultural damage because of flooding and strong winds. We can do nothing to prevent typhoons, but several methods exist to reduce their damage. One of those is the installation of natural windbreaks to lessen and...
Just as how Filipinos can be seen all over the world, Philippine agriculture isn’t just limited to our country's borders. The versatility and adaptability of Filipino farmers and vegetables are proven by an OFW gardener who has an abundant garden at the rooftop of his home in Doha, Qatar....
(Sandie Clarke/Unsplash) Plant propagation is a key to expanding crop populations and achieving desirable yields. It is a fundamental process that allows farmers to reproduce and multiply their chosen plant varieties. Two widely utilized methods are propagation from seeds and propagation from...
There’s a unique sense of fulfillment when you’re able to eat food you’ve grown yourself. Not only are you able to save money on groceries, but you’re also able to serve your family fresher and healthier food. Forty-six-year-old Abdulgafur Umlah is a police officer stationed in Camp Bagong...
There’s a greenhouse on the third floor of an unassuming office building at the end of a road in a technopark in Rizal. This is Harbest Agribusiness Corporation’s research and development farm located on the rooftop of their Taytay headquarters. Measuring around 400 sqm, it’s currently...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Foundation renewed their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last May 29, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia. * * *L-R: * * **Pasay City Mayor Chief of Staff Peter Eric Pardo, Pasay City Tourism and...
Students and volunteers in Angono, Rizal are now replicating the Marcos administration's sustainable agriculture initiatives in their own little way. This came as students of Systems Technology Institute (STI) and University of Rizal Systems (URS) have partnered with the local government unit to...
In Antique province, Irish Trogani, and her husband Francis, event suppliers, are part of those individuals who began growing plants during the pandemic to cope with stress. From a hobby, the two entrepreneurs eventually found themselves making money from the plants they propagate. ...
Throughout the day, there are some instances when we feel a little low on energy or hear our stomachs growling for a little more sustenance. To fulfill the need to munch on something and get a much-needed energy boost, we tend to snack. Among the many snack options available, peanuts are a...
Many home gardeners have seen the benefits of growing food in their space, especially during a global pandemic where mobility is limited because of quarantine restrictions. They have access to fresh produce, have a productive way to pass the time indoors, and promote food security. But others...
Growing food in urban areas has become popular due to the threat of food insecurity. Because of this, coupled with rising market prices, many people found it practical and fulfilling to grow their food in the comfort of their homes. Two urban gardening approaches widely used by urban...
There are over 400 different types of cabbages available around the world, each with a distinct set of characteristics. Among these varieties is the bok choy or Chinese cabbage. It was once limited to Chinese restaurants and meals but nowadays, it’s enjoyed by people everywhere and can even be...
