Tag: #agribusiness
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Don’t just scoop out the pulp: here’s how to make full use of an entire passion fruit
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is usually eaten by scooping out the pulp. The pulp, however, is only a small portion of the fruit, so most of the passion fruit is actually not used. The big remainder of the fruit is its flesh, which is usually just disposed of.
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Rise with Rice: 5 agripreneurial tips from a next generation rice farmer
By: Vic Thor Palarca
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A balancing act: how an agri park in Liliw, Laguna generates profit via multiple revenue streams
A farm requires a lot of working parts to function productively and generate profit. Silent Integrated Farm, a farm-tourism destination in Lliw, Laguna, is successful in this aspect by utilizing a mix of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) channels.
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E-commerce portal started during the pandemic connects farmers to institutional buyers
Communication and logistics are but two of the many challenges faced in the Philippine agriculture industry, and never has it been more apparent than during the early days of the pandemic.
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Women in agribusiness to benefit from WomenBizPH
Women in agribusiness who are seeking to expand their enterprise may take advantage of a support program by the Women’s Business Council.
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Bukidnon millennial left corporate job to make gourmet chocolates for a living
By: Vic Thor A. Palarca
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High school teacher follows in the footsteps of his farmer parents
Many people who come from farming households engage in agriculture at some point in their lives. One person who is following in his father's footsteps in farming is Raffa "Raffy" Capalaran.
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Three tips on marketing your farm products on social media
Emie Estialbo is a 25-year-old hydroponic lettuce farmer from Capiz. After losing her job as a teacher during the pandemic, Estiablo tried her hand at hydroponic farming. She won P50,000 in capital from the Department of Agriculture’s Kabataang Agribiz Competitive Grant, which she used to set up her farm, Hydroponically-Grown Lettuce (HGL).
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3 agripreneurs win DA's Young Farmers Challenge in NCR
Three groups of farmers and agripreneurs from the National Capital Region (NCR) have received a stat-up capital for their agribusiness venture proposals as part of their reward for winning the Young Farmers Challenge Regional Level Award.
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Social entrepreneur’s mission of preserving Philippine cinnamon also benefits farmers
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. It’s an aromatic condiment and flavor additive to both sweet and savory dishes, making it a popular commodity in the world. Because of its popularity, there has been a high demand for cinnamon. Many Filipinos even import this spice from other countries just to taste the sweet and earthy flavor of cinnamon.
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Family farm in Palawan went from growing fruit trees to raising chickens due to the pandemic
Many families go into farming for several reasons. The most common one is to find a source of income and food. But some families also farm to find an activity that brings them closer together while connecting with nature.
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Celebrity Enchong Dee invested in food production during the pandemic
Many Filipinos engaged in farming in 2020 since the pandemic posed a threat to the country’s food security. This allowed them to pass the time indoors while cutting costs that usually go to buying products from the market.
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Zambales beach farm manager shares some tips behind their success
Located along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales, Sambali Beach Farm has become an agritourism destination that offers outdoor activities and promotes natural farming practices.
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How a gardener’s hobby of growing plants flourished into a productive beach farm
For some time, Ching Camara lived by herself along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales. Surrounded by sand and with free time on her hands, Camara decided to engage in farming.
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Garage farmer shares three tips on how to start an urban hydroponics farm
Long before urban gardening became prevalent, hydroponics has already been a popular method of farming that allows farmers to grow food using a nutrient-rich solution instead of soil.
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Photographer and graphic designer transforms garage into an urban hydroponics garden
Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early in 2020, people had to find different avenues to cope with current circumstances. Among these efforts are from people who are concerned about the availability of food since quarantines limited access to known food sources.
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Inspired by the family business, bangus farm owner starts own venture
For Adolf James A. Gamilla, his journey in the aquaculture industry started with the family business.
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Brothers turn family farm into a source of fresh food during the pandemic
When the pandemic struck last year, people had to face new challenges such as COVID-19 restrictions hampering their access to fresh food.