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. The farm was established by Ching Camara who decided to start farming after realizing that she had...
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. Camara always had an affinity for plants. She grew up following her mother as she tended to her...
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. Eventually, urban gardeners realized the potential of hydroponics in growing food in limited spaces. Jorem Catilo,...
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. Urban gardening became...
For Adolf James A. Gamilla, his journey in the aquaculture industry started with the family business. His grandfather was a bangus farm owner who later passed on the business to his son, Gamilla’s father. Gamilla was sent to the family’s aquaculture farm where he could observe and learn...
When the pandemic struck last year, people had to face new challenges such as COVID-19 restrictions hampering their access to fresh food. Farmers and agripreneurs took this opportunity to establish businesses or start initiatives that provide consumers with the fresh, healthy...
The Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have teamed up to encourage Dubai-based international investors to look at the Philippines as an agribusiness destination. Photo from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) According to the Department...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar on Thursday, Sept. 23, called on the country’s businessmen to invest in the agribusiness industry in Mindanao and help the government in financing the island-region's progress. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar Dar said the...
Scientists have found compelling evidence showing that gardening improves a person’s mental health. Through gardening, people can focus their attention on the immediate tasks at hand and the details around them, reducing negative thoughts and feelings. Although there are several published studies...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Go Negosyo and LandBank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to jointly implement Kapatid Agri Mentor Me Program (KAMMP), a nationwide mentoring program that targets to develop and sustain agribusiness in the Philippines....
Dairy is used in a lot of dishes, pastries, and beverages. But despite its versatility, not everyone has the stomach for it. This led to the creation of dairy alternatives that can be used to substitute the real thing. California-based food start-up Perfect Day has discovered a way to make a...
Jade C. Calingasan, 33, and her husband Ruel B. Calingasan, 34, are the partners behind Woody Bags Mushroom Farm in Cuenca, Batangas. The couple was able to make a business out of a 40 square meters space by turning it into a mushroom growing house that can accommodate up to 6,000 mushroom fruiting...
