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Due to the geographical location of the Philippines, we experience extreme weather conditions that on a yearly basis leaves significant impacts on the livelihood of both farming and fishing communities.

The pandemic does not only emphasize the importance of health and safety, but it has also underlined the value of nutrition and accessibility to nutritious and affordable food. In our fight against food insecurity, youths from over the world are gradually taking part in bringing forth ways to promote sustainability and to act upon alleviating worldwide hunger.

The recent typhoons, aside from the yet unbeaten COVID-19, have brought a heavy weight to the lives of many Filipinos. Amidst all this, others continue to bring joy and positivity to lighten the situation.

Ranil Gabo Guarino, 40, is a plant hobbyist, government employee, and a recent graduate of law school. Guarino resides in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. His home measures about 80 square meters, including his lush tropical garden that he further enhanced during the quarantine period. 

From November 18 to 30, the Aroids Festival 2020 will showcase over 1000 plants from Arid and Aroids Nurseries at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila.

From face-to-face to blended distance learning, students are still adjusting to the sudden change of the education system, needing the help of their parents or guardians in finishing academic tasks at home. For this reason, more parents are getting involved, focusing their attention to their children’s modules and other learning resources.

In part one of this story, husband and wife Rossinni and Jose Obligacion, proprietors of JoRoss Farm, shared how they established their farm despite having no background in agriculture, and how they managed to grow it into the thriving business that it is today. Here are the several farming tips that they’ve found effective so far:

Living in the city means convenience and other benefits, but it also entails bearing with traffic, noise, and pollution. For this reason, others may find urban life exhausting, making them yearn for a peaceful and healthy environment.

the spike in demand for plants has encouraged unsavory people to take advantage of the plants’ popularity. From public parks to garden shops and private gardens, reports on plant overpricing intensified, and so did the cases of plant poaching.

Akkula PH is a local and environmentally conscious company whose products are not only natural and zero-waste, but its raw materials are also sourced from local farmers in Leyte.

A Facebook post shared by plant nursery Arid and Aroids Nurseries confirms that BG Regale (Sansevieria rorida), a million-peso hybrid plant, has been stolen.

In the first part of the article, Danny Hizon, 69, proprietor of Danizon Farms, shared the story behind the creation of his farm. This second part covers how the farm is faring amid the crisis and disasters. Hizon also shares several tips one can consider when starting a farm.

Coming from a farming family, Danny Hizon, 69, proprietor of Danizon Farms, says, “Farming, you could say, is in my blood.” Growing up, he was surrounded by the rice and vegetable fields in a remote village in San Rafael, Bulacan.

In the first part of this article, Cristina and Carlo Guerrero, owners of Athena’s Garden in San Juan City, shared the tale of how their garden has transformed from an unused, futile land to a thriving garden. Here, Cristina Guerrero, a professional biologist, has shared some tips in nurturing plants effectively based on her education and garden experience.

A parcel of land can mean countless opportunities, may it be for commercial or residential purposes. For a couple named Cristina and Carlo Guerrero, a biologist and visual artist respectively, an idle family property is something that they can transform into a beautiful creation.

Many swine farmers were affected when the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak reached Philippine shores. In AgriTalk 2020’s MiMaRoPa leg, Roger Rada of Rada Eco Farm, along with his wife Mayette, demonstrated how they process pork tocino to increase the value of their hogs.

Floral arrangement varies depending on a person’s interpretation and styles, this is what Cris De Leon, a florist from JADD Flowershop and an instructor in Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Los Baños said during the AgriTalk 2020 series “Dainty and Artsy: A webinar series on plant arts,” where he tackled about the principles and types of floral arrangements as well as the tools, materials, and care that floral arrangements entail.

In the previous article, Cris De Leon, a florist from JADD Flowershop and an instructor in Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Los Baños, gave a brief background on the principles and types of floral arrangements during the Calabarzon leg of AgriTalk 2020 titled “Dainty and Artsy: A Webinar Series on Plant Arts.”