Books and schools always tell us the importance of eating fruits and vegetables every day. However, a 2016 study revealed that Filipinos, particularly adolescents, consume fewer fruits and vegetables than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends. East-West Seed (EWS) Philippines, the market...
There are several famous personalities who have chosen to explore different areas of agriculture. Some have gone into aquaculture, while others have chosen livestock and crop production. Media professionals Julius Caesar Concepcion Babao, popularly known as Julius Babao, and Christine...
By Antonio G. Papa, Ph.D. Per report of the World Water Development in 2006, there are five challenges as far as surface water supply is concerned. These include: 1) diminishing surface water supply, 2) water pollution and contamination, 3) run-away population growth, 4) conflict or competition in...
Tomato, aka kamatis in Tagalog, is a crop that is extensively farmed nationwide because of high market demand and ease of production. There are farmers who cultivate them primarily for a living, and then there are home gardeners who grow them within their residence for private consumption and...
A common lament nowadays is that young people don’t want to go into agriculture because there is no money in it. Daniel Jason “Kumafor” Maches and Ricky Lacbongan, both 24, from Barlig, Mountain Province are out to prove both sentiments wrong. Maches and Lacbongan, both of the I-Lias tribe,...
Many gardeners prefer container gardening because it allows them to adjust plants according to their sunlight needs and easily relocate them in the event of natural calamities. This, as well as its space-saving benefits, makes it easier for anyone to produce food. It's no surprise that Cindy M....
By Julius Barcelona The common name “fruit fly” is very widely used for a number of different flies under the taxonomic order of flies: Diptera. In general, what is known as the “common fruit fly” are species under the family Drosophilidae: Drosophilidae melanogaster . The common...
Women are becoming more involved in different areas of agriculture. However, gender gaps in employment, income, and resources are still a hindrance to their growth and success. MOCA Family Farm RLearning Center’s farm school director Gigi Morris said that knowledge and education are good...
Women's roles in Philippine agriculture have always been vital to the sector's development. Despite their contributions, women continue to suffer from inequities and are still underrepresented in several branches of this male-dominated field. An article published in Food and Fertilizer Technology...
If you had told Buddy Gancenia 10 years ago that he would be hosting his own agriculture vlog, the man now known as “Mr. Agribusiness” would have thought that was impossible. Now, his YouTube channel, “Agribusiness How It Works,” has almost 800,000 subscribers, with some videos reaching...
By Julius Barcelona Aphids are small sap sucking insects with around five thousand identified species. Of these, four hundred species feed on agricultural food and fibre crops, and as such are considered an important and destructive agricultural pest. They reproduce quickly; instead of laying eggs...
When it comes to optimizing plant growth, fertilizers can be a farmer's best friend. If you're exploring fertilizers or have already used them before, you've probably heard of foliar and basal fertilizers. But what exactly makes them different from each other? How do they differ? It’s simple....
