Oyster mushroom (Manny Becerra/Unsplash) Mushroom production in the Philippines is a growing agricultural sector that offers promising opportunities. The demand for mushrooms, known for their nutritional value and versatile applications, continues to rise, making mushroom production a viable and...
During the Caraga leg of AgriTalk 2020, Anecita M. Troza, a Science Research Assistant of the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Field Office 13 in Caraga (DA-RFO 13), discussed community-based mushroom production and processing and how it can provide farmers with a source of income. In...
Mushrooms have become a favorite ingredient in many healthy meals and snacks. Because of this numerous farmers have decided to try out mushroom production. Through growing these edible fungi, they have created an opportunity for them to not only meet the demands of the market when it comes to...
All across the Philippines, there has been a gradual rise in the production of mushroom-based snacks as a healthy alternative to junk food, or snacks that are high in sugar or empty calorie content. Due to this shift in the market and a demand for wholesome goods, mushrooms have become a...
Mushroom production has been in the Philippines since the 19th century. But despite having been long introduced in the country more than a century ago, the Philippines’ contribution to the local mushroom demand is only at 10% to date. Although it can be a profitable business, many Filipinos...
Martin Luther King Jr., an American minister, once said “Age is just a number. It carries no weight. The real weight is in impacts. The truth is that you can do it at any age. Get up and be willing to leave a mark.” Reygan Foronda, 30, from Cabagan, Isabela is an example of how age isn’t a...
