Silent Integrated Farm has an open-air, farm-to-table restaurant for their visitors. 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...
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. When the country shut down to necessarily contain COVID-19 in March 2020, borders were closed, making the...
By Jerome Sagcal Women in agribusiness who are seeking to expand their enterprise may take advantage of a support program by the Women's Business Council. Photo by Ken Tomita from Pexels. The Women's Business Council, or WomenBizPH, is offering assistance to women-owned small and medium-sized...
By: Vic Thor A. Palarca When Medily S. Villamayor decided to take a break from corporate life, little did she know that she would be sticking around in her hometown Malaybalay for a while. Because part of her daily grind involves assisting her father, retired colonel turned farmer Edgardo M....
The digital age has created a lot of opportunities for many sectors, including agriculture. Numerous farmers and agribusinesses have gone online to stay relevant, especially during the pandemic when physical contact is limited. Aside from launching their online business pages, some farmers have...
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, a TLE teacher at Talamban National High School in Cebu City. Capalaran has been cultivating plants...
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...
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. The winners were picked among the 40 young Filipinos who...
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 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. The latter is what inspired Rowell Rodriguez to start a farm in Palawan...
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. Aside from city folk, celebrities also showed an interest in growing...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has affirmed the findings of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by recommending the filing of criminal charges against Organico Agribusiness Ventures Corporation and its officers for unauthorized solicitation of investments. In a resolution on September 3,...
