By Henrylito D. Tacio Filipino cuisine has been gaining recognition on the world stage, and just like any other cuisine, there are some secrets to it. One of those secrets is black pepper, known locally as paminta. Adobo, touted to be the country’s food icon, is one of the Filipino dishes that...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assured the public that the country has ample supply of rice and that his administration is doing its best to control the price of the staple grain....
Safe food processing practice in food factory (Mark Stebnic/Pexels) The food we eat is essential for our health and wellbeing, but the presence of toxic substances in our food can pose significant risks to human health. These toxins can come from a variety of sources, including agricultural...
As we approach the summer months, heat stress and drought are becoming increasingly important factors to consider for farmers and plant growers. High temperatures and low rainfall can lead to significant crop losses and reduced productivity. Heat stress occurs when crops are exposed to high...
Stem cutting is a propagation technique that involves taking a section of a plant stem and rooting it to create a new plant. Stem cutting is considered a better propagation method when compared to using seeds or other techniques due to various reasons. One significant advantage of using stem...
SANGALKAM, Senegal -- With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports. The second most consumed cereal after rice, wheat is an important staple...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Farming in the Philippines is at a crossroads. The reason: it is facing several environmental problems: climate change, soil erosion, deforestation, flooding, and dry spell. All these lead to minimal production, low income, food insecurity, and malnutrition. There is one...
AVANT GARDENER Does disseminating information about agricultural issues help alleviate them? I asked Danny Fausto, president of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food (PCAFI), who holds monthly press conferences highlighting different agricultural issues, if this has helped shed light on...
There’s a lot more a farm can be than being a land to plant crops. We all know how farms can be developed to become resorts, restaurants, tourism sites, and learning centers. A special farm in Beckel, Benguet made sure to get in all that. Cosmic Farm is an organic farm founded in 1989 by Rogel...
Oftentimes, the words weeds and grasses are used synonymously and interchangeably. However, they are not the same. Not all grasses are weeds and not all weeds are grasses. Here are their differences. Weeds A weed is a general term used to describe any unwanted plants that grow on the garden or...
Global trade growth in 2023 is still expected to be subpar despite a slight upgrade to GDP projections since last fall, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). A new“Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” report by WTO economists on Wednesday, 5 April, forecasts that volume of world...
The first shipment of durian from Davao to China is about to take off! Tons of durian waiting to be shipped to China. (Abel Monteagudo/ Facebook) Abel Monteagudo, Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI in Davao City [posted a...
