The age-old dispute on whether brown eggs are organic or not has been ended by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). (Unsplash) The answer: Not all brown eggs are organic and do not...
Photo by Digital Buggu from Pexels. With so much paper being thrown into garbage bins, it is a comforting idea that homeowners can reduce their waste by composting paper. Just how exactly this can be done can be mind-boggling. And with so many different types of material used for paper, it might be...
The Pasay City government opened the Kadiwa Mobile Palengke at the Pasay City Hall compound on June 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the Kadiwa Mobile Palengke was launched in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and the Pasay City Cooperative Development...
A family enjoying unlimited mangoes. This year’s Manggahan Festival held in Guimaras went viral this May as residents and tourists feasted on unlimited mangoes. Those who missed the festival or who could not afford to go to the island province got to have the same experience through an unlimited...
Nine mango varieties and selections were unveiled at a press conference of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) on June 8, 2022. The mangoes were identified by the Institute of Plant...
Outgoing Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday, June 14 said the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should do as much for the Philippine agriculture sector especially in light of a potential food crisis brought on by the war in Ukraine. “We...
Filipino favorite milkfish, commonly known as "bangus" (Chanos chanos) before arriving at someone's plate is monitored by chemical testing labs as some are exposed to elevated levels of some inorganic toxic elements due to environmental contaminants caused by domestic and industrial wastes. Photo...
At the bottom of the Central Sulu Sea, a national treasure lies—the Tubbataha Reefs. The reefs comprise the Tubbataha Natural Park, the Philippines’ largest no-take Marine Protected Area (MPA) that shelters 40 percent of the world’s fish species and 75 percent of the world’s coral genera....
This 2022, Agriculture Magazine will be celebrating its 25th year anniversary. Agriculture Magazine is the longest running publication of its kind in the Philippines. It was established by veteran agrijournalist Zac Sarian and continues to feature success stories and useful tips in cultivating...
Israel will be a reliable partner of the incoming Marcos administration when it comes to the realm of agriculture. Ambassador Ilan Fluss of Israel meets (left) with President-elect Bongbong Marcos This can be gleaned from the statement of Ambassador Ilan Fluss of Israel following his courtesy call...
The bonsais will be on display at Robinson’s Galleria South until June 16. Differently-sized bonsais and uniquely-shaped stones captured the attention of shoppers in Robinsons Mall Galleria South. Curious mall-goers just passing by found themselves staying longer to appreciate a bonsai and...
Beefalo. Photo by Karl Young from Wikimedia Commons . The beefalo is the hybrid crossbreed of cattle and bison. Cattle are known for being docile while the bison are grown for their lean meat. Combined, the beefalo inherits the docile nature of cattle while producing lean-quality meat, the reason...
