Seventy-two farmers from Benguet and Baguio City have completed the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan sustainable agriculture training program of the SM Foundation Inc. SEVENTY-TWO farmers have completed the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) sustainable agriculture training program of the SM Foundation Inc. ...
Planting rice in Batad's rice terraces with wetbed transplanting method. (Benny Gross/Wikimedia commons) The successful cultivation of rice heavily relies on the choice of appropriate transplanting methods. These methods not only impact crop yield and quality but also play a crucial role in...
(Maria Cindy Dela Cruz/Unsplash) In recent years, integrated farming has gained significant popularity in the Philippines. This innovative approach to agriculture combines different agricultural practices and components to create a sustainable and efficient farming system. Integrated farming...
The Philippines is blessed with an abundance of forest ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and mangroves. These forests provide vital ecosystems for water regulation, soil conservation, and carbon sequestration and support a rich biodiversity of plant and animal species. However, despite...
Floating gardens are made of native aquatic plants like water hyacinths. Farmers arrange the plants together in a river, forming floating raised beds about three feet deep. This farming approach is traditionally used to produce food in the wetlands, especially during the rainy season. Okra,...
After 14 years of abandonment, a family-owned land in Pampanga was redeveloped by a couple as a way of giving honor to their late father. Tibby’s farm is an 11-hectare farm located in Angeles, Pampanga that aims to empower people through training them on natural farming for inclusive...
