In the Philippines, there’s been a pronounced disinterest in agriculture as a career in the past several years. Between 2008 and 2018, the share of agricultural workers in the local workforce dropped from 35% to 26%, meaning there are fewer farmers today compared to the previous decade. In...
A total of 250 farmers from Hacienda Murcia and Hacienda Tinang in Capas, Tarlac and Zaragosa, Nueva Ecija attended the “Makabayang Pagbabago” forum in Concepcion, Tarlac, said peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP). The forum was held to discuss pressing issues that farmers face...
By: Vic Thor A. Palarca When Medily S. Villamayor decided to take a break from corporate life, little did she know that she would be sticking around in her hometown Malaybalay for a while. Because part of her daily grind involves assisting her father, retired colonel turned farmer Edgardo M....
It’s Filipino Food Month once again! By virtue of Presidential Proclamation no. 469 signed in 2018, April of every year is declared as the Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino. The national celebration of Filipino Food Month aims to appreciate, preserve, promote, and ensure the...
Vice presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is pushing for organic farming and the use of organic fertilizers amid the rising cost of chemical fertilizers. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) Pangilinan said on Thursday, March 31, that the rising prices...
ILOILO CITY — Secretary William Dar of the Department of Agriculture (DA) led the review of the country’s food security plan amidst the impact of the war in Ukraine. “This is to prevent further agricultural economic slowdown and threats of food insecurity caused by the conflict between Russia...
Strawberries have long been associated with the province of Benguet, where they grow in abundance and are sold fresh or as value-added products. While strawberries are generally found in vast open fields of La Trinidad, Benguet, some local growers raise them in a unique way. One example is a family...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, March 30 called on authorities to act on the allegations of a smuggling scheme involving vegetables from China in keeping with the Duterte administration’s campaign to combat corruption and boost transparency along the country’s borders. A member...
Raising rabbits for food has been gaining popularity, especially during the pandemic. Though rabbits can be a low cost, fairly low maintenance backyard livestock animal, one diseased animal, if left untreated, can wipe out one’s entire stock. So far, rabbits in the Philippines don’t seem to be...
UST College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS) faculty member Assoc. Prof. Noel Estrella designed and developed a web application that will provide content and information management for some projects and events of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered on Monday, March 29, stricter measures to contain and control the spread of bird flu following the outbreaks of Avian Influenza (AI) or H5N1 in duck and quail farms in Bulacan, Pampanga, Laguna, and Camarines Sur. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed its opposition to the illegal entry of agricultural, fishery, and meat products nationwide in line with its goal to help local farmers and fisherfolk boost their livelihood and incomes. Agriculture Secretary William Dar issued the statement following the...
