Amelia Rosales’s primary crop is cabbage grown near Mt. Banahaw. (*James Tababa)* At 54 years old, Amelia Rosales has dedicated her life to farming. She began in 1986, at the age of 18, following her parents' footsteps. With limited education, she viewed farming as both her livelihood and a form...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Are we looking at another fertilizer scam? Pangasinan 2nd district Rep. Mark Cojuangco is calling for a congressional probe on the Department of Agriculture's (DA) rather questionable choice to use biofertilizers instead of the cheaper...
Officials of the Philippines and the United States have discussed at a high level new agricultural cooperation that will ensure food security. Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Alexis Taylor met in Washington on...
(Julia Filirovska/Pexels) Pork is an essential part of the Filipino diet and cuisine. Adobo, lechon, sisig, crispy pata, bagnet, and sinigang are examples of well-known Filipino pork dishes. However, buying pork can be overwhelming, especially for those still inexperienced in cooking. Once you go...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Office 2 recently distributed 1,956,363 bangus or milkfish fingerlings to fisherfolk from various municipalities in this province. The dispersal activity held here in coordination with...
( Karolina Grabowska/Pexels) Earthworms play a crucial role in agriculture and have been used as a sustainable method of improving soil quality. One of the ways that earthworms benefit agriculture is by improving soil structure. They create tunnels and burrows in the soil, which increases soil...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Randy “DJRanz” Albores of Bansalan, Davao del Sur was destined to become a priest. In fact, he studied at St. Francis Xavier College Seminary in Davao City, where he finished Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Philosophy (cum laude). He then voluntarily took his regency to...
(Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels) Soil or planting media sterilization is the process of killing harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and pests that can be present in soil or planting media before planting seeds or seedlings. It is important in gardening because it helps to prevent the spread...
Many agricultural areas in the Philippines are situated on slopes or steep terrain, which can pose challenges for farming. Sloping agricultural areas in the Philippines are particularly vulnerable to soil erosion and nutrient depletion, which can lead to reduced crop yields and lower soil...
Dr. Miguel David De Leon, a vitreoretinal surgeon and a field biologist, has been studying orchids, birds, and mammals for years, including the *Aerides lawrenceae* orchid. The nominate—or the original—species of *Aerides lawrenceae* is predominantly white and purple, with some green, but...
(icono/Pexels) Genetically modified (GM) crops or genetically modified organisms (GMO) have been developed and grown since the 1990s. They are created through the process of genetic engineering, where the DNA of an organism is modified to produce desirable traits. GM crops are created to increase...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture recognizes the efforts of the farmers and fisherfolk who both work hard to ensure enough food supply. Regional Director Angel B. Encarnacion made the statement during the kick-off ceremony for this year’s celebration of Farmers and...
