AGRITRENDS: The rise of raising all-male tilapia in the Philippines
“No fish – with the probable exception of the common carp – is more widely cultured than tilapia,” wrote John E. Bardach, John H....
Davao: From where the best cacao, coffee, and durian come from
Mention Davao City and what comes to your mind immediately? For one, it is the country’s largest city in terms of land area. With...
AGRITRENDS: In-Pond Raceway System: Raising more tilapia in a limited pond area
Fish are the “last wild meal” in the human diet. If the oceans are running low on many of humanity's favorite fish, the solution...
AGRITRENDS | Seaweed: Discovering its export potentials
The Philippines is one of the few countries which pioneered seaweed farming. Today, the country is one of the world’s top producers. As a...
AGRI TRENDS: The many uses of earthworms
Because of their ability to feed on soil and enrich it with humus, Greek philosopher Aristotle described earthworms as the “intestines of the earth.”
This...
AGRI TRENDS: Tobacco is not just for smoking
The plant was intended for healing. But when it was discovered by the outside world, it was used for entertainment and other purposes.
Tobacco,...
AGRITRENDS: Partnering with Filipino farmers on how grow, process coffee profitably
Ah, coffee – that hot drink produced from the roasted beans of the coffee plant. According to some reliable reports, eight out of 10...
AGRITRENDS | Kids who farm: Making farming fun and easy for children
“The youth is the hope of the fatherland,” said the country's national hero Jose P. Rizal.
Moncini “Muneer” Hinay thinks so, too. He is...
AGRITRENDS: Bringing back the golden days of coconut industry
By the end of his term, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. sees 100 million coconut trees growing throughout the country. This legacy is part...
AGRITRENDS: Raising rabbits in your backyard
“RABBIT meat is white, fine-fleshed and very nutritious. Its protein content – 20 percent – is higher than pork’s 17 percent and chicken’s...