The Rizal Agricultural Research and Experiment Station (RARES) in collaboration with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) - Nueva Ecija and Los Baños formally showcased rice paddy art for the 1st time in the province of Rizal. The Rizal Agricultural Research and Experiment...
Have you ever thought about the ingredients being used to get that savory, juicy, and deliciously char-grilled Chicken Inasal? Where does Mang Inasal even get it? “Every Chicken Inasal order contributes to the livelihood of smallholder farmers under the Farmer...
Established in 2005 and is currently one of the top teas and salabat makers in the country, Ginga Agrifood Manufacturing Ent. Inc. stays true to its mission that aspires to manufacture and sell high-quality, all natural products that uses locally-grown ingredients and supports not just locally-made...
The Philippine Orchid Society, together with the Quezon City Government and the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, is holding the Orchid and Garden Plant Bazaar from February 26 to March 13, 2022 at the Elevated Garden in Quezon Memorial Circle at Diliman, Quezon City. Photo courtesy of the...
By Jenna V. Genio Researchers from the Philippine Taxonomic Initiative (PTI) have described a new endemic Philippine plant with bright magenta flowers. The novel species Ardisia kalimbahin was discovered during an expedition in March 2021 and was recently published in the scientific journal...
The plant craze that gripped the nation toward the middle of last year’s ECQ was a pleasant surprise for many of us. In the confines of our homes, we rediscovered our love for the natural world, particularly for plants; and with this “plant fever” a new subspecies of passionate hobbyists...
A global community of over 150 countries observe and celebrate World Food Day, October 16th of every year. Its primary objective is to raise awareness on the importance of food security, nutrition and hunger around the world to help achieve “Zero Hunger,” one of the United Nations’...
AgriTalk, Agriculture magazine and the Agriculture Training Institute’s public service program, bagged bronze in the Best in Community Service Category in the Asian Media Awards 2021, along with Hindi daily Rashtradoot’s Stand Tall with Rashtradoot. AgriTalk, Agriculture magazine and the...
By Jenna V. Genio A researcher named Kean Roe F. Mazo from Zamboanga has discovered a new plant species. It has been described and named Begonia tinuyopensis after barangay Tinuyop in which it was found. The international scientific community has accepted it as a novel species of Begonia with its...
A Garden and Art Festival will be held from July 29 to August 8, 2021 in Newport Mall in Resorts World. Hosted by Arids & Aroids, the Garden and Art Festival will feature an extensive variety of plants, as well as unique artwork. Also on display will be the ultra rare Sansevieria Rorida Big...
Syngenta continues its winning record for the second year in a row at the annual Cordillera regional corn derby. The corn derby was held by the Department of Agriculture - Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) last March 15 to 19, 2021, in Busilac, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao. The DA-CAR Corn Derby...
By Jenna V. Genio Begonia bangsamoro was published as a new species from Mindanao in the international scientific journal Phytotaxa on April 16, 2021. Before it was confirmed as a novel species, the unique Begonia was previously spotted throughout the years in Bukidnon. When botanist Dave...
