Filipino favorite milkfish, commonly known as "bangus" (Chanos chanos) before arriving at someone's plate is monitored by chemical testing labs as some are exposed to elevated levels of some inorganic toxic elements due to environmental contaminants caused by domestic and industrial wastes. Photo...
At the bottom of the Central Sulu Sea, a national treasure lies—the Tubbataha Reefs. The reefs comprise the Tubbataha Natural Park, the Philippines’ largest no-take Marine Protected Area (MPA) that shelters 40 percent of the world’s fish species and 75 percent of the world’s coral genera....
This 2022, Agriculture Magazine will be celebrating its 25th year anniversary. Agriculture Magazine is the longest running publication of its kind in the Philippines. It was established by veteran agrijournalist Zac Sarian and continues to feature success stories and useful tips in cultivating...
Israel will be a reliable partner of the incoming Marcos administration when it comes to the realm of agriculture. Ambassador Ilan Fluss of Israel meets (left) with President-elect Bongbong Marcos This can be gleaned from the statement of Ambassador Ilan Fluss of Israel following his courtesy call...
The bonsais will be on display at Robinson’s Galleria South until June 16. Differently-sized bonsais and uniquely-shaped stones captured the attention of shoppers in Robinsons Mall Galleria South. Curious mall-goers just passing by found themselves staying longer to appreciate a bonsai and...
Beefalo. Photo by Karl Young from Wikimedia Commons . The beefalo is the hybrid crossbreed of cattle and bison. Cattle are known for being docile while the bison are grown for their lean meat. Combined, the beefalo inherits the docile nature of cattle while producing lean-quality meat, the reason...
By JULIUS BARCELONA There are around one thousand two hundred species of spider mites scattered all over the world, of which the Philippines is home to around thirty species. Spider mites are tiny pests that infest a wide range of agricultural crops. Their fast reproduction rate means they often...
By Daniel Jason M. Maches If there is one farm that showcases how profit and sustainability can harmonize, that would be Lotus Valley Farm. Located in the surfing town of San Juan in La Union, this farm is pioneering an ecological-based system of agriculture, specifically customized permaculture....
For Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, the next Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary will be the "most important part of the country’s economic team". Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Salceda, the House Committee on Ways and Means chairman, made this...
A flourishing garden somewhere in Santa Maria, Bulacan is a product of a mother’s love for her family. Behind it is Jane Basug, 39, who has long been imbued with the farm life. Having been raised by her farmer parents and grandparents in Nueva Vizcaya exposed her to fresh produce and...
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...
