Tag page - Drought

Fertilizer is considered a necessity for many conventional farms as this helps in growing crops faster and better. However, excessive use of fertilizer can lead to unfavorable conditions such as disruptions in the ecosystem. With the worsening effects of climate change, including extreme drought,...

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. It’s worth around $2,000 per pound and is traditionally used in medicines and perfumes. But to the 19,000 families in Pampore, India, saffron farming has been their source of livelihood throughout generations.  Popularly known as “saffron...

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan - The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) had outlined their action plans to mitigate the impact of drought in Cagayan Valley provinces. Regional Executive Director Narciso A. Edillo said that as early as the first quarter of the year, his office...