Following Muntinlupa City’s decision to purchase five tons of excess tomatoes from Nueva Ecija farmers, former senator Kiko Pangilinan on Monday, March 10, expressed hope that more local government units (LGUs) will aid tomato farmers by purchasing directly from them. Former senator Kiko...
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for “immediate interventions” and “systematic reforms” to address the oversupply of tomatoes in the country that leads to food wastage amid food security challenges. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan leads efforts to rescue about...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Screenshot from YouTube live) House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo was up in arms over the cost of tomatoes at a Quezon City supermarket, which he said has reached P12.50 apiece. Tulfo...
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...
Movie and TV show review online aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Golden Tomato Awards, “honoring the best-reviewed movies and TV shows of 2021.” “The industry was as chaotic as ever, with theaters re-opening, streamers churning out content, hybrid...
Douglas Smith, a British gardener from Stanstead Abbotts, England, harvested a total of 839 tomatoes from a single stem and is planning to create a new world record. Photo by Waldemar Brandt from Unsplash The previous record of most tomatoes grown from a single stem was held by Graham Tanter,...
Local farmers were told to coordinate with agriculture regional offices prior to harvesting their produce to prevent oversupply of vegetables that usually end up being thrown away. (Photo courtesy of the DA) Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar made the call when sought for...
The Philippines and Chinese Taipei are seeking to breed tomatoes and peppers resistant to bacterial wilt and anthracnose, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has disclosed. (MANILA...
When faced with trouble, people, animals, and plants have a defense mechanism that alerts their bodies about the situation and how they can best deal with the threat. A recent study in the Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems discovered that the fruits of a particular type of tomato send...
One favorite fruit that is consumed in countries all over the world today is the tomato. It’s used in sauces, soups, and in many other ways. But the juicy tomato wasn’t always loved by the masses. Back in the late 1700s, a large percentage of Europeans feared the tomato which they also called...
The tomato plant has an interesting history. Native to South America, the tomato was initially thought to be poisonous in the United States for many years, which is why it was only grown as an ornamental. Eventually, the perception of tomatoes changed, making it a popular fruit globally, even...
SARRAT, Ilocos Norte - Agriculture Secretary William Dar announced the the national government is allotting P65 million to help a tomato processing facility here get back on its feet and help thousands of Ilocos farmers earn a sustainable income. “We will extend needed financial assistance...
