Super typhoon “Egay”, which enhanced the effects of southwest monsoon (habagat), left a trail of destruction in its path and dealt P2 billion worth of damage to the agriculture and infrastructure sectors, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Saturday, July...
The Philippines is hit by typhoons 15 to 20 times a year. Farmers experience severe agricultural damage because of flooding and strong winds. We can do nothing to prevent typhoons, but several methods exist to reduce their damage. One of those is the installation of natural windbreaks to lessen and...
LUNA, Apayao – This province has sustained almost P148 million in damage to agriculture from typhoon "Egay." The Office of the Provincial Agricultural Services said that 3,242.45 hectares of cultivated land have been affected -- 116.45 planted to high-value crops, fruit trees, and...
Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) has urged the government to impose an "urgent price freeze" on agricultural products in areas severely affected by typhoon Egay. Dingras, Ilocos Norte (Photo courtesy of Domenic Daoang and Ryan Paul Bagalayos) "Retail prices of rice, vegetables,...
In the world of agriculture, there are individuals who rise above adversity to pursue their passions. One such remarkable individual is Junas Mendegorin, the owner of J&J Hydroponics Backyard Gardening. Despite being a paraplegic, Junas discovered an opportunity for innovation and growth through...
Two private sector groups from the Philippines and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Malaysia on Thursday, July 27, for agriculture cooperation and small business development that will benefit both countries. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (center) joins ASEAN Business Advisory...
(Tom Fisk/Pexels) Planting patterns are important in establishing a farm as they play a vital role in optimizing space utilization, maximizing productivity, and facilitating efficient management practices. The chosen planting pattern determines how crops or trees are arranged within the farm,...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (Contributed photo) House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan has renewed calls for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to designate a full-time secretary at the Department of Agriculture (DA). Libanan underscored this appeal...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) vowed on Thursday, July 27, to take additional measures to address the smuggling operations in the country, particularly of agricultural products which has been the serious problem of local farmers. The commitment to intensified anti-smuggling activities was in response...
Although it would not be an easy road, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin expressed confidence that the Marcos administration may soon achieve its campaign promise of P20-per-kilo rice. (Keith Bacongco/File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) While the official did not give a timetable when this goal would be...
Apart from recognizing the contribution of Dolores, Quezon to spur growth in the country's agricultural industry, Senator Cynthia A. Villar extolled the gains of the coconut levy fund. Senator Cynthia A. Villar, together with Rep. David Suarez, Vice Gov. Third Alcala, Mayor Orlan Calayag and Vice...
Carl Justin Jubilan is the 24-year-old owner of Jubz Backyard Farm in Miagoa, Iloilo. A fresh graduate in aircraft mechanics, Carl found himself seeking an alternative source of income during the pandemic. Carl conceptualized a business idea while studying in Manila. However, due to the pandemic,...
