(Peggychoucair/Pixabay) Biosecurity measures are essential in livestock and poultry farming to prevent the spread of diseases among animals and to protect human health. Effective biosecurity practices help to reduce the incidence of disease outbreaks, improve animal health, and increase the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid of Philadelphia, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas star Luka Doncic and Boston's Jayson Tatum were among those named Wednesday, May 10, to the All-NBA First Team. *(L-R)* *Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Giannis...
(Frank Lloyd de la Cruz/Unsplash) On May 9, 2023, stakeholders and organizations from the agricultural sector gathered at the Philippine Social Science Center Auditorium in Quezon City for the "Bantay RCEP, buy Filipino Assembly" event. “Bantay RCEP, buy Filipino Assembly" represents a...
Here are the recommended crops to plant in the last month of the dry season. Lemon grass ( *Cymbopogon citratus* ) Lemon grass, locally known as tanglad, is a member of the grass family grown for its aroma and oil. It is usually added to rice and as stuffing in roasted dishes. The oil can be...
On March 28, 2023, the Philippine government's Department of Agriculture (DA) and the French government's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, along with the Bureau of Exportation and International Partnership, organized the 2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum. The forum aimed to...
Amelia Rosales’s primary crop is cabbage grown near Mt. Banahaw. (*James Tababa)* At 54 years old, Amelia Rosales has dedicated her life to farming. She began in 1986, at the age of 18, following her parents' footsteps. With limited education, she viewed farming as both her livelihood and a form...
ONE FOR THE ROAD What if I told you just as you were about to board a flight that 50 percent of the engineers who made the plane you’re about to get on said that there’s a 10 percent chance that everybody goes down? Would you still get on that plane? This was a question raised by Tristan Harris...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- A resurgent James Harden scored 42 points, including a last-gasp three-pointer to lift the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 116-115 in overtime on Sunday, May 7, to level their NBA playoff series. *James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Malcolm Brogdon of...
(Julia Filirovska/Pexels) Pork is an essential part of the Filipino diet and cuisine. Adobo, lechon, sisig, crispy pata, bagnet, and sinigang are examples of well-known Filipino pork dishes. However, buying pork can be overwhelming, especially for those still inexperienced in cooking. Once you go...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, announced Saturday, May 6, he has committed to play at the University of Southern California. *Bronny James (AFP)* In an Instagram posting, Bronny James displayed a photo of himself in the USC locker room...
( Karolina Grabowska/Pexels) Earthworms play a crucial role in agriculture and have been used as a sustainable method of improving soil quality. One of the ways that earthworms benefit agriculture is by improving soil structure. They create tunnels and burrows in the soil, which increases soil...
(Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels) Soil or planting media sterilization is the process of killing harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and pests that can be present in soil or planting media before planting seeds or seedlings. It is important in gardening because it helps to prevent the spread...
