Photo by Mokkie from Wikimedia Commons. Anything in excess is detrimental to the development of a plant. So like sunlight, water, and fertilizer, mulching should be applied effectively to avoid negative consequences. Mulching is done by covering the surface of the soil with material such as bark,...
Many professionals began their careers with no fixed path ahead of them. Despite the unknown, some people discover a newfound passion along the way. It's a similar case for Leah de Ocampo-de Guzman, 30, a communications graduate who fell in love with farming when she started working for a seed...
Photo by Felix Mittermeier from Pexels. Tech companies are coming up with ways to incentivize people to use their products with the promise that their time spent on an app or program will be paid for with a planted tree. An example is Ecosia, a search engine that uses its ad revenues for...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - - The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 1 had started the distribution of fuel subsidy and cash aid to farmers and fishermen following the Commission on Election’s issuance to the agency of the clearance from the election spending ban. DA Region 1 Director...
Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity. In a KainCon webinar, which is part of the Filipino Food Month celebration, award-winning food writer and book designer Guillermo “Ige” Ramos quoted French gastronome Jean Anthelme...
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A group of farmers from Buguias town who trained in Japan are expected to contribute economically in the province after procuring a hauling truck and other farm mechanisms, with the Department of Agriculture providing the needed funds. Photo courtesy of Rizaldy Comanda /...
Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities, according to Ros...
Next to chickens, duck, or itik, is the second major source of egg and meat in the Philippines. Ducks are primarily raised for balut and salted egg, or itlog na pula. Almost 500,000 Filipino families rely on ducks for livelihood as well. Whether for personal or commercial purposes, a native breed...
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels. Using loofah sponges while bathing is a non-abrasive method to exfoliate dead skin. Synthetic versions of the sponge are available in most supermarkets, but for a long time, the sponge was actually sold in its natural form. Naturally-made loofah sponges come...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is ready to accept any task related to agriculture if running mate Vice President Leni Robredo wins the presidency. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan (OVP) Responding to a query from the media in Cagayan De Oro on...
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels. Feeding chickens with the proper amount of nutrients will help them grow and fuel them for normal body functions. In feeding native chickens, the free-range method is recommended wherein chickens are given space to freely roam and eat on their own. Native...
Here are some crops that are abundant for the month of May and June. Duhat ( Syzygium cumini ) The Java plum, locally known as duhat or lomboy, is a tropical fruit native to several countries, including the Philippines. It has small, shiny, oblong fruits that grow in clusters. When fully mature,...
