Filipino cuisine has been gaining interest globally, partly due to generations of people of Filipino descent seeking to understand their roots. Multi-awarded chef, restaurateur, culinary educator, and cookbook author Gene Gonzalez has teamed up with UK-based chefs Budgie Montoya, Rex de...
The tandem of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Sara Dutere-Carpio will breed a generation of young digital agri-entrepreneurs to help revive the country's industry if they win in the elections. The duo came up with the plan after finding out that...
The Insurance Commission (IC) lauded the state-owned Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) and CARD Pioneer Microinsurance, Inc. (CPMI) for an agreement on agriculture insurance. In a statement, Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said the co-insurance agreement between PCIC and CPMI would help...
There is no such thing as a flawless experience when it comes to growing food, especially if one opts for the natural route. One gardener who agrees with this is Joanne C. De Guzman, a cultivator of leafy greens, among other crops. She says, “In gardening, it is almost impossible to...
There’s no question that the internet has made lives easier. It has allowed people to communicate between vast distances, fostered creativity, activated a new way of doing commerce, and democratized access to information. The DOST-PCAARRD (Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council...
The Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is set to establish six mobile laboratory units in a bid to bolster the government's efforts to control and contain the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. (FILE PHOTO) This, after Agriculture Secretary William Dar gave the...
As another round of oil price increases are scheduled today (February 1), Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan called for the timely release of fuel discounts, seedlings, farm equipment, and other assistance to farmers and fisherfolk contained in the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA)....
Many Filipino families have a knack for food production. Farming skills and practices of old family members are passed down to younger generations by default. Adele Eisma Woodward is a 54-year-old Filipina who adopted her family's love for farming. Adele Woodward is all smiles with her long...
February 1, 2022 marks the beginning of the Year of the Water Tiger. In the Chinese zodiac, the tiger is associated with fierceness, a competitive nature, and growth. The animals of the Chinese zodiac also represent different days of the month and different times of the day, and the tiger in...
The climate change-induced global sea level rise is continuously leaving a grave impact on agriculture and communities. This results in the loss of farmlands and devastation of coastal lands due to high salinity. A Japan-based architectural start-up called N-ark is a company that tackles climate...
In Barangay Cruz, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, a small backyard garden grows different heirloom varieties. The garden is cared for by Joanne C. De Guzman, a 34-year-old stay-at-home parent to four children, the youngest of whom is only eight months old as of the interview. She runs the household...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have agreed to share data on traded agricultural commodities as well as unfair trade practices and imports. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) formalize their agreement to share data on traded...
