It typically takes a long process before fruits and vegetables reach the grocery store shelves. Crops are at a high risk of being exposed to dirt and bacteria when transferred from farms to markets and displayed publicly for sale. As a result, consumers have made it a habit to wash fruits and...
Having good soil, a strategic plan, and the right people are some of the crucial factors that must be in sync for farm operations to run smoothly, especially during times of difficulty. Bryan John Dizon, 38, the owner of Javenri Harvest Farm, is one person who can attest to this. Dizon...
A group of farmers welcomed the call of Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) to increase the local production of fertilizers amid the rising cost of this farm input. In a statement, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said such a call from FPA contradicts the importation stance of the...
Farmers have been facing numerous challenges over the years. Some of these include climate change, the introduction of new crop species, and the emergence of pests and diseases. Luckily, these challenges also paved the way for technology to aid farmers in their jobs. But these innovations...
Lawyer and civil society leader Alex Lacson, who is running for senator under the ticket of presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo, wants to change the ownership structures of agricultural businesses and big-name franchises by sharing the profits with cooperatives. Senatorial aspirant...
Poinsettia season is here! Poinsettias are one of the many festive plants that brighten up the Christmas season. Their bracts, which are sometimes misidentified as flowers, come in a variety of hues, including red, pink, white, orange, and bicolors. Photo by Jeffrey Hamilton on Unsplash....
Many fishes and other marine species are farmed for human consumption. However, as the demand for seafood grows, aquaculture in Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, causes negative impacts on the environment, the communities that benefit from it, and the farmed aquatic animals...
The Philippines is expected to face shortfall in the supply of sugar in the coming market year (MY) despite the government's decision to suspend the export of the sweetener to the United States and other markets globally. Latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed that due to...
When we think of farmers, the first image that usually comes to mind is a middle-aged man who is transplanting seedlings to the field. Very little attention is given to women farmers because of age-old traditions and stereotypes in farming. Around a quarter of the agricultural workforce in the...
Poultry raisers threaten to cut down production By Madelaine B. Miraflor A group of local poultry raisers has threatened to cut down their production if the government will not act on the crisis they are currently experiencing brought about by low demand, high production cost, and high levels of...
In San Fernando, Pampanga, a longtime gardener grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in her residence. Read about her gardening journey here Among the crops that Medge de Vera, 56, grows is pomegranate ( Punica granatum ). When you see her garden, you’ll know that de Vera...
Medge de Vera, 56, is a homemaker from San Fernando, Pampanga who built a food forest in the comfort of her home. De Vera has always dreamed of having a food forest, so she built one for her family in 2008. Medge de Vera, 56, a full-time gardener, sitting under the trees planted in her food...
