Efficient mango farming is essential for maximizing yields and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Enrico Batungbacal, owner of Batungbacal farm and one of the mango producers in Zambales, has made substantial investments in revolutionizing traditional mango farming methods. Through...
BALLESTEROS, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has launched the development of salt industry project, also known as the "Oplan Asin: Pasiglahin, Sariling Ating Asin” in 2022 at Ballesteros, Cagayan on July 3-4, 2023. The project is...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation on the smuggling of onion and other agricultural products, which he calls as "tantamount to economic sabotage." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) and...
Enrico Batungbacal, a dedicated and skilled mango farmer, has spent over three decades cultivating his farm in Zambales, Philippines. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, his unwavering determination and love for farming have allowed him to overcome obstacles and establish a successful...
Learning from a mistake is a golden opportunity to grow and emerge better. For some, they even emerge victorious and have completely overcome the challenge. Jan Dalton “JD” and Lorena Omaña are a couple who used to live in Quezon City and worked as programmers and digital marketers. After years...
Tea (Tom Fisk/Pexels) On June 29, 2023, the Pandesal Forum on Philippine Tea took place at the Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City. The forum brought together leaders from various sectors, including academe, government, business communities, and diplomats from the China Embassy, to discuss the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Camarines Sur 3rd district Rep. Gabriel Bordado Jr. is prodding President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to focus on improving the agriculture sector, specifically toward achieving food security. This, as the minority bloc congressman noted that the...
By Henrylito D. Tacio The country’s waters are teeming with biological diversity (biodiversity). Unfortunately, some of the marine species thriving in them are now being threatened; some of them in fact are facing extinction. Imagine the children’s children of today’s younger generations may...
Fertilizer management plays a crucial role in rice production for several reasons. Firstly, it is necessary to achieve optimum yield. By providing the right balance of nutrients, fertilizers support the healthy growth and development of rice plants, leading to higher productivity and maximizing...
(Jing/Pixabay) Soil pH is an important factor in farming because it influences many aspects of plant growth and development. It is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is expressed on a scale ranging from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. In general, plants grow best when the soil pH is...
It’s no secret that the Philippines has a garbage problem. A World Wildlife Fund report in 2020 stated that only 33 per cent of the country’s garbage is disposed of in landfills, with only nine per cent of this going to recycling centers. What if some of this could be turned into soil-nourishing...
Container gardening offers numerous benefits, such as flexibility, mobility, and the ability to grow plants in various environments. Choosing the right containers for your plants provides an optimal growth environment with control over soil quality, moisture levels, and drainage. Containers allow...
