Agriculture is considered the backbone of human civilization. The farmers that cultivate crops are fulfilling the needs of the ever-growing population. However, just like everyone else, they are exposed to different issues and problems that may affect their mental health. Photo from Tom...
This 2022, Agriculture Magazine will be celebrating its 25th year anniversary. Agriculture Magazine is the longest running publication of its kind in the Philippines. It was established by veteran agrijournalist Zac Sarian and continues to feature success stories and useful tips in cultivating...
Some 800 farmers and young Filipinos are set to take up in-depth digital literacy trainings through the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) 102 that will take place next month. FARMERS GO DIGITAL -- A farmer-youth tandem completes the hands-on activity on smartphone familiarization under the Digital...
“Where could we focus our efforts to ensure healthy, fair, and sustainable food systems?,” is the question that speakers from different sectors answered in a webinar that’s part of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 entitled, “#GoodFood4All: Spare a minute, think before you eat.” The...
In a move to encourage more Filipino youth into farming, a two-day agriculture summit will be hosted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) from May 11 to 12. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) "The first-ever 'Youth in Agriculture Summit' is slated as the DA recognizes the power of...
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...
Even students are now realizing the importance of supporting the agriculture sector. The Agriculture Students Association of the Philippines (ASAP) was formed because of the absence of a national association for agriculture students in the Philippines. ASAP is a youth organization that serves as a...
