The bonsais will be on display at Robinson’s Galleria South until June 16. Differently-sized bonsais and uniquely-shaped stones captured the attention of shoppers in Robinsons Mall Galleria South. Curious mall-goers just passing by found themselves staying longer to appreciate a bonsai and...
Beefalo. Photo by Karl Young from Wikimedia Commons . The beefalo is the hybrid crossbreed of cattle and bison. Cattle are known for being docile while the bison are grown for their lean meat. Combined, the beefalo inherits the docile nature of cattle while producing lean-quality meat, the reason...
By JULIUS BARCELONA There are around one thousand two hundred species of spider mites scattered all over the world, of which the Philippines is home to around thirty species. Spider mites are tiny pests that infest a wide range of agricultural crops. Their fast reproduction rate means they often...
By Daniel Jason M. Maches If there is one farm that showcases how profit and sustainability can harmonize, that would be Lotus Valley Farm. Located in the surfing town of San Juan in La Union, this farm is pioneering an ecological-based system of agriculture, specifically customized permaculture....
Los Alerces National Park. Photo by Gobierno del Chubut (Provincial Government of Chubut, Argentina) An alerce tree ( Fitzroya cupressoides ) in Chile may be the oldest tree in existence, and even the oldest living organism for that matter. The tree, named Alerce Milenario, is located in the Alerce...
SLSU Clonal Nursery uses both the mist and non-mist system during the rooting stage of the plants. Much like animals can be cloned like the ever-controversial Dolly the Sheep, the same can be done with plants. Some plants may even benefit from cloning. Clonal propagation is the process of...
Although the Philippines has long been recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity, policies to protect marine life in the Philippine seas from illegal fishing and other human activities are not strictly enforced. As a result, almost half of the fishery products in the country, or...
Photo by Ariful Haque from Pexels. Scarecrows can now fly. This evokes a spooky image for sure, but there is no need to be frightened. These flying scarecrows are just drones. A research team from Washington State University developed automated scarecrow drones that drive away birds from a...
Photo by Florentino Floro from Wikimedia Commons The Asian green mussels ( Perna viridis ), locally known as tahong, are bivalve mollusks characterized by their green coloration. Younger green mussel shells have hints of blue while adult mussel shells are more brownish. They can grow up to 80-100...
The passing of veteran actor Susan Roces has left many people in mourning. Roces was not only a stalwart of Philippine cinema, she was also a kind soul who touched the lives of many. A reader sent us a photo of Agriculture Monthly’s 15th Anniversary issue which featured Roces and her dragon fruit...
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...
Natural fertilizers are every farmer’s and gardener’s secret to healthy soil and a chemical-free growing environment. There are several processes to make such nutritious plant food, and among them is bokashi composting. Image by Jenny Johansson from Pixabay. Bokashi is a Japanese word that...
