Agri Trends

NFA intensifies palay, corn buying

The National Food Authority (NFA) revealed it would intensify the buying of rice (palay) and corn in a bid to stabilize farm-gate prices. The move...

The booming of meat processing

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioBefore God created the first man and woman, He provided them with food first.  “I give you every...

Raising pigs is profitable

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioPork, the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig, is one of the most commonly consumed meats...

Planting rice on rainy days

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioAfter the long drought season caused by El Niño, here comes the rainy days.Experts at the Philippine Rice Institute...

The backbone of Philippine aquaculture

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioConsidered as its national fish, bangus or milkfish (known in the science world as “Chanos chanos”) is the...

More filipino farmers now plant biotech corn

By Henrylito D. TacioAs a result of drought, the area planted to biotech corn in the Philippines has decreased by 15% -- from 831,000...

IPs show the way in cushioning the impacts of climate change

By Henrylito D. TacioPhotos courtesy of Dr. Manuel Tan, Jr.“You can blow up a balloon so far, and then it bursts; you can stretch...

Don’t burn rice straw

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioNot too many Filipino farmers are aware that burning rice straw, locally known as “dayami,” can contribute to...

Growing avocado for health and profit

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioAvocado is often said to be the most nutritious fruit in the world.  The reason, according to “Health Online Zine,”...

The hunger games

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“When all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and...