Photo by Jannis Knorr from Pexels. Farm vehicles are now approaching the weight of sauropods. At a weight of 60-80 tons, these long-necked creatures are known as the largest dinosaurs to have ever existed. Having farm vehicles as heavy as them is no feat to be proud of. Researchers even believe it...
Abu Hassan Jalil, a Malaysian agronomist and meliponiculturist, has been studying early Philippine architecture to see how such designs can be applied in beehouses. His end goal is to implement such designs as a way to get more people interested in agri-tourism, specifically insect tourism....
By DANIEL MACHES Marivic Dubria, an impassioned coffee farmer, is leading her fellow community members to produce award-winning coffee on the foothills of Mt. Apo. The coffee harvested here is now recognized internationally for its exceptional quality. Because of the coffee industry, what used to...
When the pandemic brought fear and uncertainty to many, some found hope and security in the shape of an edible garden. Photographer Lou Dizon shares the same sentiment. “Harvesting from our backyard meant instant nourishment . It also lessened our exposure to the virus since we don’t have...
Estela Atienza has been working in the fisheries industry for over 20 years now. In her career, she has held positions at the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Currently, she serves as a Fisheries Technician,...
Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg from Wikimedia Commons. Ambulances in Delhi, India do not only transport people with medical emergencies. There are specialized emergency vehicles in the city called “tree ambulances” which are dispatched to provide “tree surgeries” and other horticultural...
Photo by Ragga Muffin from Pexels Soil testing allows farmers to identify the nutrient content of their soil, thereby helping them make better decisions with what amendments to apply. It may seem like a daunting task, but there are both low-tech and high-tech solutions that farmers can use so they...
Photo by Nandhu Kumar from Pexels. Agroforestry is a land management system wherein woody vegetation is grown alongside crops and livestock. Farmers design agroforest sites in a carefully planned spatial arrangement that takes into consideration the ecological interactions among different species....
Photo by Joanjo Puertos from Unsplash. The mass production of plastic in the 1930s has forever changed the world. The material was so convenient for businesses and consumers that it took generations before they realized its downside. But despite the global condemnation of plastic at present, it...
Photo by Vadim Kaipov from Unplash. Some plants need more attention than others. If left uncared for for an extended period, certain plants may suffer and eventually perish. There will be instances when people will be out of their homes for days and weeks for vacation, so it is quite convenient...
Photo by Alejandro Barrón from Pexels. Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) is a site-specific nutrient management (SNMM) technique that aims to improve the efficiency of fertilizers. In practice, BFS is the application of both organic and inorganic nutrients, as well as other farming strategies...
Two years after the Covid-19 pandemic shut down human activity around the globe, the world can’t wait to get back to “normal.” And while we all know that there is no going back to the way the world was before the pandemic, many people seem determined to try, much to everyone’s detriment....
