Tag: #agriculture
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A primer on bangus
Milkfish (Chanos chanos), locally known as bangus, is the most valuable farmed fish in the Philippines in terms of production volume, use, and geographic distribution.
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Scientists successfully grow plants on lunar soil collected from first moon landing
Who would have thought that growing plants in the soil of the moon was actually possible? Scientists from the University of Florida accomplished this by growing thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) on lunar soil collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, as well as soil brought back by other astronauts from the succeeding Apollo 12 and 17 missions.
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Local ordinance in Pakil, Laguna recognizes ibuli as a flagship species for conservation
The tree of ibuli (Cubilia cubili) is now a protected tree in the town of Pakil, Laguna after the local government approved an ordinance declaring ibuli as the town’s flagship species for conservation.
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What are their secrets: two bee agritourism sites thrive amid the pandemic
What is not known to many folks is the existence of bee tourism, which has to do with visiting apiaries and meliponaries.
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Cattle burps detected through satellite for the first time
It has been established that cattle burps, as silly as it sounds, are massive contributors to climate change. When cattle release gas from their body, they also release methane, which is the second most prominent greenhouse gas.
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Get to know ibuli, a native “chestnut” from Pakil, Laguna
Theresita Payumo, a resident of Pakil, Laguna, recalled how her grandfather used to sell native “chestnuts” called ibuli (Cubilia cubili) when she was younger. They sold ibuli in sacks to a Chinese man who resold the fruits to Metro Manila.
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Rise with Rice: 5 agripreneurial tips from a next generation rice farmer
By: Vic Thor Palarca
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Markaduke: A native pig recognized as the best lechon in the Philippines
Markaduke is a native breed produced by Marinduque State College that serves as the pride of the Philippine swine industry.
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Scientists may transform asteroids into soil using fungi
Space habitats of the future need to come up with ways to sustain their food supply without depending on resupply missions from Earth.
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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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Yeng Constantino and husband grow food to live a more sustainable lifestyle
Celebrities are often expected to live luxurious lives due to their fame. However, once the cameras and microphones are turned off, not everyone can see that they, too, can be human beings seeking a simple life.
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How to not overdo mulching
Anything in excess is detrimental to the development of a plant. So like sunlight, water, and fertilizer, mulching should be applied effectively to avoid negative consequences.
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First-generation farmer credits her interest in agriculture to her employer
Leah de Ocampo-de Guzman, a communications graduate, fell in love with farming when she started working for a seed company in 2016.
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The real-life impact of tree-planting projects from tech companies
Tech companies are coming up with ways to incentivize people to use their products with the promise that their time spent on an app or program will be paid for with a planted tree.
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How food shapes the cultural identity of Filipino people
Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity.
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Some things to consider when running a café using Philippine coffee
Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities, according to Ros Juan, the chief coffee extractor of Commune Café and Bar.
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Itik PINAS: The native duck behind the Philippines’ favorite balut
Next to chickens, duck, or itik, is the second major source of egg and meat in the Philippines. Ducks are primarily raised for balut and salted egg, or itlog na pula.
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How to turn patola into loofah sponges
Using loofah sponges while bathing is a non-abrasive method to exfoliate dead skin. Synthetic versions of the sponge are available in most supermarkets, but for a long time, the sponge was actually sold in its natural form.