Senatorial candidate and former Tarlac representative Gilbert Teodoro said he supports the construciton of more farm-to-market roads and other infrastructure across the country that would raise the productivity and competitiveness of local agricultural products. Teodoro, a former defense secretary,...
'Farm to Table' Game changing foodie show Farm to Table turns one-year-old on Sunday, Feb. 20, on GMA. Known for its unique concept in featuring farms from which chef host JR Royol sources ingredients, if not the meats themselves, FTT has become a weekly adventure for audiences who like their food...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Emie Estialbo is a 25-year-old hydroponic lettuce farmer from Capiz. After losing her job as a teacher during the pandemic, Estiablo tried her hand at hydroponic farming. She won P50,000 in capital from the Department of Agriculture’s Kabataang Agribiz Competitive Grant,...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday refuted insinuations the provision to address anonymity was an out of topic or a mere “rider provision” in the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. Drilon said the provision mandating the use of one’s real name, instead of a fictitious name, and...
“Goodbye, trolls!” Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon assured that the proposed SIM Card Registration Act will strengthen the fight against online trolls and cyber libel once it is enacted into law. The Senate and the House of Representatives earlier approved the SIM Card Registratin Act...
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...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Social media can be an effective way to market your farm business. If you plan it right (and if you have adequate internet connection), you will have the ability to show loyal and potential customers your products without having to leave your farm. Investment doesn’t...
Farm sector output worsened last year after livestock production declined by double-digits, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed on Wednesday, Jan. 26. PSA DATA The PSA reported that the value of the Philippines’ agricultural output shrank by 1.7 percent from January to...
Shawnie Dhale B. Bitso, proprietor of Sanagi Agri Tourism Farm, belongs to a family of mushroom growers and sellers. As a result of his upbringing, Bitso has grown to love and appreciate mushrooms as well. He further developed a liking for agripreneurship after visiting numerous Learning Sites for...
Being in nature, reconnecting with the wisdom of the land, and eating healthy food, fresh from the farm—what more can you ask for? I was able to experience these when I spent a month in the Stanford Hall Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in Leicestershire, United Kingdom—living off the...
Former seminarian-turned-farmer who started the farm now works to rebuild the damaged homes of the farmers He estimates the damage to the farm’s crops and structures at P25 million The integrated farm promotes biodiversity It has seven restaurants that offer organic vegetables and livestock and...
Written by TERENCE L. RANIS Do you know that there is a place that looks and feels like Baguio in South Cotabato? The cool weather is present and there are strawberry farms all around plus more, including magnificent views and guyabano juice. This place is called the Strawberry Guyabano...
