One value that Filipinos are known for is having close family ties that come from having extended family structures. Whether it’s spending time together or venturing into new experiences, family always comes to mind. Sisters Jercyl and Fiona Uy consider farming as a family affair since they...
Philippine agriculture has had its highs and lows over the years. Some examples of its low points include oversupply in farmers’ crops, and land grabbing. Meanwhile, it has also seen some success through the rise of farm tourism destinations, the establishment of farm to market roads, and...
In the culinary industry, sourcing quality ingredients is equally important as the preparation of meals in the kitchen. Knowing this, chefs Jay Angeles and his wife Ana Maria, 31 and 28 respectively, ventured into farming with the intent to cultivate their own produce that they can use for their...
A lot of people become farmers in retirement. One of them is Thelma Murillo, a retiree who is now a full-time farmer after working in the corporate world for more than 30 years. Murillo shares that her fondness for farming arose from childhood. “I was exposed to planting at an early age...
Hapi Chickens Urban Farm, as its name implies, is a household-based urban chicken farm in Dagupan run by Christopher and Hapi Domingo. They started the farm in hopes of creating a self-sustainable chicken meat and egg production initially for their household consumption. In the previous part...
When we talk about urban farming what usually comes to mind is growing vegetables, fruits, and all sorts of edible plants which could be used for personal consumption. A couple decided to take a different approach and invested in chickens instead. Christopher and Hapi Domingo are...
Villar SIPAG farm school located in the boundary of Las Piñas City and Bacoor city. Aside from this farm school, there are 18 farm schools in NCR; 244 in Region 4-A; 124 in Region 4-B; and 133 in Region 5. These farm schools cater to farmers in NCR, Southern Luzon, and Bicol. To date, there are...
Zennor Hydroponics Farm is a farm in Palauig, Zambales that practices the soilless way of farming. It is founded and owned by Rafael Lardizabal Pagaling, a Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication, who travelled to different countries to learn all he can about the different hydroponic systems...
There are many techniques in farming that cater to the different growing conditions that farmers have to deal with. For example, there’s the use of natural inputs to produce healthy and chemical free food. For Rafael Lardizabal Pagaling, founder and owner of Zennor Hydroponics Farm in...
Vaikuntha Forest Farm in Tanay, Rizal is a farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains. It offers its guests an all natural albeit rough and tumble farm tourism experience that’s hard to come by. The farm’s proprietor, Shai Tamayo, shared that the farm doesn’t invest in modern technology to...
In Hinduism, Vaikuntha is the name of the celestial abode of Vishnu, one of the three main gods of the religion who is responsible for protecting and maintaining life on earth. Meanwhile, in the local setting, Vaikuntha is the name of a natural forest farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains....
Many people invest in agriculture as part of their retirement plans. The same went for Jessie and Lea Deala, both 60, who ventured into farming to secure their life after retirement. Both husband and wife grew up with parents whose means of support was agriculture. Being used to this lifestyle,...
