Dominga Ebare and Ricarte Ebare, owners of OTAW (Once Tasted Always Wanted) farm in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. (OTAW Farm) After devoting their lives to raising a family and tending to their home, Dominga Ebare and her husband, Ricarte Ebare, decided to establish a farm after...
Gabriel Serrano and Sandy Nera, owners of Siyudad Agrikultura during the YFC awarding ceremony. ( Siyudad Agrikultura) Gabriel Serrano and Sandy Nera are the partners behind Siyudad Agrikultura, an innovative urban farming venture in Calauan, Laguna that embodies an approach to agriculture that...
Chopping and dropping of biomass such as branches and leaves to serve as fertilizers. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo are a husband and wife team behind the Anitu Food Forest. They're changing farming by using a method called syntropic farming, which mimics...
Marvi and Rogen, owners of Anitu Food Forest. (Anitu Food Forest) Marvi Rafael Montecillo and Rogen Montecillo, a husband and wife team, are the driving force behind the remarkable Anitu Food Forest. This passionate pair is on a mission to redefine sustainable farming and leave a positive...
Rice (Jinomono Media/Unsplash) Rice is a staple food in the Philippines, making its sustainable cultivation essential for ensuring food security in the nation. There are two primary types of rice that are commonly cultivated: inbred rice and hybrid rice. Each type possesses its own set of...
Food is sourced from various food-related enterprises and redistributed to communities in the Philippines. (SOS Philippines) In a significant step towards combating food waste and addressing food insecurity, Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), a global food rescue foundation, organized the Zero Summit...
Corn (Livier Garcia/Pexels) Corn is a major crop in the Philippines, providing many people with food, feed, and income. However, the presence of aflatoxin poses a significant threat to both human health and the agricultural industry. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain...
Wild and natural form of the waling-waling orchid flower. (Manila Bulletin Agriculture) The waling-waling orchid, scientifically known as Vanda sanderiana , is a stunning and highly prized orchid species native to the Philippines. Also referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Flowers," the...
With the rainy season gradually tapering off and making way for a transition to cooler temperatures, here are recommended crops to plant in the month of August. Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) Malunggay is a highly nutritious and fast-growing tree that is commonly found in the Philippines. It is...
Home cooks were taught urban gardening at Lipa Integrated Coffee Center. (Nestlé Philippines) The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) and Nestlé Philippines, in collaboration with the MAGGI Sarap Sustansya Advocacy, made a significant announcement regarding their...
(Anna Shvets/Pexels) Keeping your houseplants healthy and thriving is a rewarding hobby, but it also requires a bit of knowledge and care. One important aspect of plant care is repotting, which is the process of transferring a plant to a larger pot. Repotting is necessary when the roots of a plant...
We’ve finally arrived in the middle of 2023! June celebrates many things, such as the country’s independence and Pride for out LGBTQ+ fellowmen. Of course, we can’t forget the festivals! Here are the best agri-related festivals to be. Pinyasan Festival | Daet , Camarines Norte After days of...
