Co-op’s pineapple venture gets Landbank loan
MANILA -An agricultural cooperative in a South Cotabato town has secured funding from state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank)…
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AGRICULTURE
Local solutions toward food security
Two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic came to the fore, drastically disrupting all sectors of Philippine society. But even before…
PLDT, Smart provide farmers digital skills, support food security
PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are bringing new technology to Filipino farmers to increase productivity, upgrade skills and restore…
Despite imports, rice farmers’ productivity up
Despite an influx of rice imports due to liberalized trade, the Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday said local farmers’…
British Chamber Leads the PH-UK Meat Trade Mission
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) will be leading a three- day British Meat Trade Mission on 17-19…
SMC ramps up support for farmers
Agriculture remains one of the hardest-hit sectors since the pandemic struck in March 2020. With usual supply routes cut off…
Smart urges Filipinos to love local, buy local
With the persistent threat of the coronavirus pandemic, the need for a steady food supply has never been more apparent.…
ANI strengthens PH food security through digital solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many industries to change the way they think and do business. Amidst the uncertainties, companies…
How to adopt a coffee tree
October is also known for another beverage. We have been celebrating Philippine coffee since President Fidel Ramos declared October as…
Agri sector slow to adopt new technology
Technology may have saved—even boosted—some businesses during the pandemic, but agriculture has yet to make full use of its potential…
Century Pacific, RFM make it to Forbes’ ‘Best under a Billion’ list
Philippine food and beverage makers Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) and RFM Corp. landed on Forbes Asia magazine’s “2021 Best…
Organic waste: How the agriculture sector can support renewable energy initiatives
The island of Negros is not only distinguished as the country’s “sugar bowl” for producing half of the country’s sugar…
MinDa steps up aquaculture dev’t in Zamboanga Sibugay
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) is looking to establish king crab and oyster hatcheries in a town in Zamboanga Sibugay…
Enter the dragon fruit
Luis Macalincag already saw the great potential of dragon fruit as a viable long-term investment when he was just 23…
Gov’t sees green shoots of recovery
High inflation seen persisting throughout the year and vaccine hesitancy may slow the Philippines’ economic recovery, but the government is…
Seeing green
As a kid, summer meant total freedom from the responsibilities of school, which for me meant climbing trees to pick…
Treasury raises P 21B from T-bills at lower rates
The Bureau of the Treasury on Monday raised a bigger P21 billion from short-dated treasury bills as rates declined across…
Taking it slow in a fast-paced world
Yes we want to change things fast, but in a slow way. And what inspires us to do so is…
Tesda and Nestlé to boost coffee production skills with joint training program
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) and Nestlé Philippines announced their partnership to upskill workers and trainers in the…
PH exports, imports bounced back in Q1
The Philippines’ trade in goods with the rest of the world rose 5 percent year-on-year to in the first quarter…
AEV profit jumps 276% as businesses pick up
Conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) saw a 276-percent year-on-year first quarter net profit growth to P7.6 billion, driven by the…
Aboitiz keeps ‘economic engines’ running toward recovery
Over a year into the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the Aboitiz Group is ready to march toward recovery with renewed —yet…
Fueling a brighter future for PH
The already considerable toll on the Philippine economy caused by the raging COVID-19 pandemic and the severe lockdowns imposed to…
Teaching Filipinos to be self-sufficient by growing own food
Filipino Food Month (FFM) this April will yet again be celebrated virtually, leaving our eyes feasting on regional culinary delights.…
India extends grant to PH corn sector
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a firm grip over the globe, the Indian government has extended a $50,000…
SMC develops packaging to extend carabao milk’s shelf life
San Miguel Corp., through its packaging unit, has developed a packaging solution that will extend the life of carabao’s milk…
Pandemic yields winners, losers in agriculture sector
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is welcoming the new year with a new framework and renewed hopes that restructuring the…
From bricks to clicks: Agri sector value chain transformation
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in April announced that it would be expanding the operations of its “Kadiwa” stores by…
Shining stars of the farm sector
Agripreneurship is touted as the future of farming, one that will ensure sustainable growth of Philippine agriculture and profitability for…