Hapi Chickens Urban Farm, as its name implies, is a household-based urban chicken farm in Dagupan run by Christopher and Hapi Domingo. They started the farm in hopes of creating a self-sustainable chicken meat and egg production initially for their household consumption. In the previous part...
When we talk about urban farming what usually comes to mind is growing vegetables, fruits, and all sorts of edible plants which could be used for personal consumption. A couple decided to take a different approach and invested in chickens instead. Christopher and Hapi Domingo are...
There are many techniques in farming that cater to the different growing conditions that farmers have to deal with. For example, there’s the use of natural inputs to produce healthy and chemical free food. For Rafael Lardizabal Pagaling, founder and owner of Zennor Hydroponics Farm in...
Vaikuntha Forest Farm in Tanay, Rizal is a farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains. It offers its guests an all natural albeit rough and tumble farm tourism experience that’s hard to come by. The farm’s proprietor, Shai Tamayo, shared that the farm doesn’t invest in modern technology to...
In Hinduism, Vaikuntha is the name of the celestial abode of Vishnu, one of the three main gods of the religion who is responsible for protecting and maintaining life on earth. Meanwhile, in the local setting, Vaikuntha is the name of a natural forest farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains....
On account of affordable travel bookings made available throughout the years, most people tend to set some of their hard-earned money aside to get a chance to travel to new places and experience new things. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has recently put a halt to jetsetting dreams since...
A plant nursery is a place where plants are propagated and grown to a desired age until it can be transplanted or sold. For a family in Northern Mindanao, a plant nursery is their primary source of income that has gotten them through life and trying times. Located in Don Carlos Norte,...
Due to the rise of urban gardening, homeowners, especially those who have limited space for gardening, are looking for ways to grow their own food. Many try vertical or container gardening while others practice hydroponics or the process of growing plants without soil but rather in nutrient-filled...
Having a safe space to get away to is important for people who experience physical as well as mental pressure from the demands of life. It can be a quiet corner of a house, a favorite restaurant, or even a specific spot in a park. Nonetheless, having a special place to relax and unwind can do...
Aianah’s Little by Little Integrated Farm is a 3.9 hectare farmland in Polonuling, Tupi, South Cotabato. It is owned and managed by partners Jenny Blancaflor, a yoga teacher and wellness coach, and Mau Lopez, a retired mechanical engineer. They started the farm in hopes of finding a...
It is no secret that parents want only what’s best for their children. This can manifest in many ways such as giving them quality education, providing them with emotional support, or even investing in fresh food options to secure their health. For partners Jenny Blancaflor and Mau Lopez,...
There are thousands of mushroom species worldwide, but not all of them are edible. “One indicator that mushrooms are poisonous is that it has white gills,” said Emma Tolentino, farmer, ATI learning site cooperator, and owner of Eco Natural Integrated Farm, during an AgriTalk webinar on mushroom...
