Agriculture is a dynamic industry, with new techniques and practices regularly being developed to increase yield. East West Seeds Philippines’ Knowledge Transfer Foundation’s (EWS-KTF) thrust is to make both available to smallholder farmers who might otherwise not have access to such...
The Philippines and Israel have a long history of friendship. During the Second World War, the Philippine government offered refuge to approximately 1,300 Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi persecution of Jews in Europe. It was further deepened in 1947 when the Philippines supported the establishment...
Davao is known for two crops: durian and cacao. At Belviz Farms, both take center stage. Husband and wife Emmanuel “Nel”and Mary Grace “Eyeth” Belviz is tghe couple behind Belviza Farms and Rosario's Delicacies. (Belviz Farms) Belviz Farm is a family-owned farm in Calinan District, Davao...
Now that humanity has realized the long-term dangers of relying on fossil fuels, there is a huge interest in alternative energy sources, which include renewable energy. If run properly, renewable energy companies stand to gain a lot of money. A Filipino company is throwing its hat into the ring,...
The East West Seed Foundation (EWSF), which turned 10 in 2022, is the corporate social responsibility arm of East West Seed. “East West Seed works for better seeds, for better yield for farmers. We are working for food security and proper nutrition for every Filipino,” said East West Seed...
Before the Covid-19 pandemic and before African Swine Fever (ASF) entered the country, the Philippines was one of the top 10 pork producers in the world, with most, if not all of it going to local consumption. This was according to Rolando Tambago, president of the Pork Producers Federation...
Mangan by Iman founders Dayang Iman Sahali and Alyssa Sahali Tan share three tips for a small business to increase its chances of success in partnering with government and private organizations. Read: Sisters’ seaweed chips help local communities and bring recognition to Tawi-Tawi Sisters...
The Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, with many people having to recalibrate their lives as the halt in the economy deprived them of their livelihoods. Some people managed to turn this unexpected setback to success for themselves and their communities, and Mangan by Iman is one...
Is the Philippines capable of meeting its own need for fish and seafood? Atty. Asis Perez, former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director, said yes. Perez spoke at the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) roundtable on August 5, 2022 as a representative of the...
Before Jocelyn Mamar became a farmer, she was a highly successful palengke (wet market) entrepreneur. Jocelyn Mamar is the owner of John and Marga Nursery Farm, which has farms in Davao del Sur, Cavite, and Bacolod. While the farms grow coconut, mango, coffee, bananas, durian, mangosteen,...
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) held its second roundtable this year, with PCAFI President Danny Fausto once again putting forth the concerns of the agriculture industry, which are especially urgent given the looming food crisis amid the country’s food insecurity....
The easiest way to support a farmer is to buy their produce. This is one of the principles behind James & Daughters, a restaurant in Pasig that specializes in comfort food from around the world. “We really wanted to open a restaurant with dad and mom’s names on it. Mom’s style of...
