Agri Trends

Waging a different kind of war

Text and Photos By Henrylito D. Tacio“We are part of God’s creation, and God gave it to us to take care of it. And...

There’s huge demand for palm oil

Text and Photos By Henrylito D. Tacio“Farmers need to see the big potential of this industry,” former Davao City Councilor Peter Laviña said in...

The potentials of cacao rediscovered

Text and Photos By Henrylito D. Tacio“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” When Tom Hanks delivered...

Seaweed: Underwater gold mine

Text and Photos By Henrylito D. Tacio“There is a need to produce more seaweeds in the Philippines. The global demand is big and is...

Sheep raising industry remains underdeveloped

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“The animals are generally held in low esteem,” Dr. Jose Rizal once wrote about the sheep. It may...

Nature’s perfect predator

By Henrylito D. Tacio“By any name, these fascinating insects are formidable predators.” -- National Geographic on the praying mantisThe mantises are among the most...

ABACA: The country’s premier natural fiber

By Henrylito D. TacioNot too many Filipinos know it, but abaca is one of the country’s most important products. In fact, you can find...

The prospects of raising goats

By Henrylito D. TacioFilipino farmers who want to earn extra income from their farms should raise goats. They will not only help the Philippine...

Seaweed: Moneymaker from the sea

By Henrylito D. TacioSeaweeds – those marine plants that grow abundantly in shallow reef flats and in lagoons with a water depth of less...

THE BATTLE AGAINST MALNUTRITION

By Henrylito D. TacioEvery two seconds, five people are added to the global population.  Three are Asians.  This large contribution is due not to...