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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.

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.

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.

What is not known to many folks is the existence of bee tourism, which has to do with visiting apiaries and meliponaries.

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.

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. 

By: Vic Thor Palarca

Markaduke is a native breed produced by Marinduque State College that serves as the pride of the Philippine swine industry.

Space habitats of the future need to come up with ways to sustain their food supply without depending on resupply missions from Earth. 

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.

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.

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.

Leah de Ocampo-de Guzman, a communications graduate, fell in love with farming when she started working for a seed company in 2016. 

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.

Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity.

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.

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.

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.