How these Filipino farmers are overcoming the challenges of these times BOUNTY OF HARD WORK Farmers from Bukidnon working in the field and showing off their bountiful harvests from last year “Talagang natulungan ‘yung mga farmers nitong pandemic dahil sa pagtatanim namin ng patatas (Potato...
Going on its 14th year, The Bright Leaf Agriculture Journalism Awards renewed its commitment to recognize the exceptional journalists who spotlight the agricultural sector through online, print, radio, and television. On July 28, 2021, for the first time during a virtual ceremony hosted by veteran...
A community that has its own agri-industrial business hub would be able to address various farmers' and consumers' concerns, all at the same time. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Dr. Fermin D. Adriano, who serves as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar's senior...
The non-stop heavy rains, brought about by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Fabian, have so far brought damage of nearly P534 million to the agriculture sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Based on the latest report of the DA’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council...
Agricultural losses from the southwest monsoon rains enhanced by typhoon "Fabian" has reached P285.73 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday, July 27. (Photo by Inge Maria/ Unsplash) The agricultural losses and damage covered a total of 16,336 hectares (ha) of agricultural areas...
Food is connected to everything. Any adjustments or significant changes in food or agriculture can affect all industries in various ways and levels. See how the rising prices of commodities can impact the financial stability and food security of many individuals and businesses. Al and Mae...
A Garden and Art Festival will be held from July 29 to August 8, 2021 in Newport Mall in Resorts World. Hosted by Arids & Aroids, the Garden and Art Festival will feature an extensive variety of plants, as well as unique artwork. Also on display will be the ultra rare Sansevieria Rorida Big...
More poor Filipino families and vulnerable communities having access to social protection programs is envisioned under a cooperation agreement that will be signed between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the United Nations-Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) on...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to make sure that the provision of agriculture extension services in the province will continue amid the implementation of the Mandanas-Garcia ruling, which may result in a lesser national budget for the farm sector. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday said senators are poised to scrutinize the programs and projects of at least four government agencies in the upcoming debates on the proposed 2022 national budget. Sotto identified the agencies as the Departments of Health (DOH), Public Works and...
Career paths don’t always go down a straight road. While some folks keep following the profession that they started with, others might deviate to a different path and pursue something else entirely. Take, for instance, how several employees from the corporate, governmental, and private...
Agricultural losses left by the onslaught of typhoon Fabian reached P12.38 million, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Saturday, July 24. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) Based on the department's latest assessment, the agricultural damage affected 885 farmers. The losses...
