Growers can propagate plants in several ways. Grafting and marcotting are two widely used asexual propagation methods, each with its own set of types, procedures, benefits, and challenges. Grafting Grafting is the act of joining two plants to form a hybrid of their best features into a single...
The possibility of an actual pig language translator nears closer after findings of a new study revealed how grunt and squeals of pigs translate to their emotions. Photo by Stefanie Poepken on Unsplash Lead researcher Elodie Briefer from the University of Copenhagen said in a press release on March...
A Department of Agriculture (DA) official on Monday admitted that “big-time” personalities allegedly involved in smuggliing have called him ip when cases are being prepared against them. DA Assistant Secretary Federico Laciste Jr. confirmed this at the second hybrid hearing of the Senate...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said Monday, March 28 citizens can play a role in curbing agricultural smuggling by making "citizens' arrests" against those selling smuggled vegetables and other agricultural products in the open market, applying the plain view doctrine....
Senators on Monday said it is imperative for the government to go after the so-called “untouchables” who are behind the large-scale food smuggling in the country, affecting the livelihood of locals farmers and fishermen in the Philippines. “Merong (There are) untouchables. May mga (There are...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo M. Lacson on Monday, March 28 asked why the Department of Agriculture (DA) was lacking in its help for communities affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mlang town in Cotabato. Lacson raised this question in today’s Senate Committee of the Whole (COW)...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III on Monday, March 28 said the Office of the President should put its foot down on the issue of smuggling at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Department of Agriculture (DA). Sotto, a vice presidential candidate, issued this statement after conducting a Senate...
Lawmakers on Tuesday, March 28 expressed fears that formaldehyde, a disinfectant and preservative in aqueous solution, could have been used on smuggled vegetables, notably carrots, because they last longer than those locally produced. During a hybrid hearing by the Senate Committee of the Whole,...
Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant ( Stevia rebaudiana ). Hailing from Brazil and Paraguay, stevia has been used to sweeten food and drink since the 16th century. It is currently gaining popularity as a sugar substitute due to its low calorie and carbohydrate content. In...
Everyone has been living in survival mode over the past few years. Even so, there have been folks who have served as beacons of hope in these dark times. Today, we honor some of them and the work they have done to better the lives of others. In the field of agriculture, the Manila Bulletin presents...
Makeshift farm facilities in Capiz introduce students to hydroponics SEEDS OF THE FUTURE Students join their teacher in their school-based hydroponic facility in Capiz in this undated photo. Kids used to take care of their makeshift farm at school before the onset of the pandemic, generating income...
The digital age has created a lot of opportunities for many sectors, including agriculture. Numerous farmers and agribusinesses have gone online to stay relevant, especially during the pandemic when physical contact is limited. Aside from launching their online business pages, some farmers have...
