Japanese strawberries, known around the world for their sweet taste, will soon be available in Philippine domestic markets, Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said. (Photos from Amb. Endo Kazuya and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) In a post on X...
By Henrylito D. Tacio If there’s one fruit that commands attention, it’s the strawberry (*Fragaria ananassa*). Strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits around. It is a temperate crop, and so in a tropical country like the Philippines it is hard to come by. It is grown mostly in cooler...
Cristina Torreda, the owner of Cristina's Strawberry Farm in San Andres, Catanduanes, has been farming for 25 years. Starting with just a few strawberry plants, she slowly propagated her farm, which has now been operating for five years. *Cristina's Strawberry Farm in San Andres, Catanduanes....
Starting something from scratch is often the hardest part of doing any project, especially if the person does not have any prior background. The same is true in farming. More so, applying technological concepts such as a hydroponics setup might be a daunting task for young people who want to venture...
Strawberries are known for their vivid red color that represents how healthy and juicy these fruits are. But strawberries are not always red. Some species produce either the vibrant red fruits that people know and love or a ghostly white counterpart. Two such strawberry species are Fragaria...
Pia Wurtzbach is tired of negativity. She made this clear in a recent social media post. No, she didn't go ballistic. Posting a photo of her looking luscious and happy in a red bikini, holding a bowl of strawberries, she wrote rather wittily, "The only B.S. I need: Bikinis and Strawberries..." View...
Although there has been an increase in grape and strawberry production in the country, it is not yet as widespread as it could be in urban areas. A gardener in Antipolo, Rizal does not only grow the common crops, but he also cultivates grapes and strawberries in his residence. ...
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet - The Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office of the Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-RFO CAR) had boosted its strawberry industry amid COVID – 19 pandemic. DA-RFO CAR Regional High Value Crop Development Program (HVCDP) Coordinator Joan Bacbac said that their...
BAGUIO CITY -- The City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO) will embark on two projects this year worth a combined P7.1 million in line with the city government’s thrust of achieving food security amidst the coronavirus-19 pandemic. CVAO head Dr. Brigit Piok informed the city officials that...
