Los Alerces National Park. Photo by Gobierno del Chubut (Provincial Government of Chubut, Argentina) An alerce tree ( Fitzroya cupressoides ) in Chile may be the oldest tree in existence, and even the oldest living organism for that matter. The tree, named Alerce Milenario, is located in the Alerce...
SLSU Clonal Nursery uses both the mist and non-mist system during the rooting stage of the plants. Much like animals can be cloned like the ever-controversial Dolly the Sheep, the same can be done with plants. Some plants may even benefit from cloning. Clonal propagation is the process of...
Amid the rise in prices of flour-based products and a projected nutrition crisis, Senator-elect Loren Legarda has called for a reform in the country’s agricultural and food systems. Loren Legarda “In an interconnected world, we are faced again with the negative implications of the war in...
Although the Philippines has long been recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity, policies to protect marine life in the Philippine seas from illegal fishing and other human activities are not strictly enforced. As a result, almost half of the fishery products in the country, or...
Photo by Ariful Haque from Pexels. Scarecrows can now fly. This evokes a spooky image for sure, but there is no need to be frightened. These flying scarecrows are just drones. A research team from Washington State University developed automated scarecrow drones that drive away birds from a...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, June 8 asked government to make the distribution of subsidies faster and more efficient for the transport and agriculture sector. Villanueva, chairman of the Senate labor committee, said that as of June 1, the government has distributed P1.17 billion in fuel...
Photo by Florentino Floro from Wikimedia Commons The Asian green mussels ( Perna viridis ), locally known as tahong, are bivalve mollusks characterized by their green coloration. Younger green mussel shells have hints of blue while adult mussel shells are more brownish. They can grow up to 80-100...
After a sixteen-year technical collaboration, SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC) and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the SL-8H F1 seed production, which further strengthens agriculture technology development between the Philippines...
The passing of veteran actor Susan Roces has left many people in mourning. Roces was not only a stalwart of Philippine cinema, she was also a kind soul who touched the lives of many. A reader sent us a photo of Agriculture Monthly’s 15th Anniversary issue which featured Roces and her dragon fruit...
Established in 2005 and is currently one of the top teas and salabat makers in the country, Ginga Agrifood Manufacturing Ent. Inc. stays true to its mission that aspires to manufacture and sell high-quality, all natural products that uses locally-grown ingredients and supports not just locally-made...
Natural fertilizers are every farmer’s and gardener’s secret to healthy soil and a chemical-free growing environment. There are several processes to make such nutritious plant food, and among them is bokashi composting. Image by Jenny Johansson from Pixabay. Bokashi is a Japanese word that...
Photo by Jannis Knorr from Pexels. Farm vehicles are now approaching the weight of sauropods. At a weight of 60-80 tons, these long-necked creatures are known as the largest dinosaurs to have ever existed. Having farm vehicles as heavy as them is no feat to be proud of. Researchers even believe it...
