LA TRINIDAD,Benguet – The provincial government, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), has allocated P3.5 million for the development of a vegetable processing facility at the Benguet Cold Chain in Wangal, Benguet. Vegetable Trading Post in La Trinidad,Benguet....
Weeds are often perceived as undesirable plants in the fields, lawns, or gardens, but there are non-invasive, edible weeds that are more than what meets the eye. Take, for instance, sapsapon ( Crassocephalum crepidioides ) or redflower ragleaf, an annual herb that is not always seen as a hindrance,...
Malacañang has denied Senator Ping Lacson's claim that an "inter-agency conspiracy" has facilitated the smuggling of vegetables from China to the Philippines, particularly in the highland province of Benguet. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Malacañang photo) "Wala pong inter-agency...
Calling all plant parents! Today’s “plantitos” and “plantitas” may start exploring “Hydroponic Household Garden,” a smart agricultural technology which is funded by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources and...
Classic Filipino dish sinigang was hailed as the best-rated vegetable soup in the world by global food website TasteAtlas after it garnered a near perfect rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Sinigang (Photo from TasteAtlas website) On its website, TasteAtlas described sinigang as "a unique soup that is a...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with the local government unit of Los Baños to develop a “resilient” and “seamless” vegetable supply chain management system. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña disclosed that the Philippine Council for...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is aiming to promote regular consumption of fruits and vegetables among Filipino households, especially during this time of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The DOST-FNRI...
A vacant lot abandoned by an Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) group in Oriental Mindoro is being transformed into a vegetable garden under the Department of Agrarian Reform’s (DAR) start-up farming project. IDLE NO MORE--A 5,000 -square meter vacant lot in Oriental Mindoro will be converted into a...
Whether added into a stir-fry, steamed, or eaten raw with a side of bagoong, okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) is popular among Filipinos as a part of a healthy diet since it’s rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart...
In a bid to cushion the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on farming communities, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has initiated a vegetable farming project for farmers in Angono, Rizal. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-Calabarzon...
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Brother John Castriciones has appealed to traders to stop shortchanging farmers and start treating them fairly. Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Brother John Castriciones (Photo courtesy of DAR) This, after Castriciones was shocked to hear that...
German multinational pharmaceutical firm Bayer AG has put up a community vegetable farm in Calauan, Laguna in a bid to contribute to providing livelihood to residents in the area. “We’re excited to have this second opportunity to reach out to communities and promote agriculture for both food...
