Okra vegetable, commonly called “lady’s finger,” may sound like the title of a James Bond movie, but it is actually the English name for okra. Although it is a popular …

Hydroponic vegetable gardening allows farmers and hobbyists to grow crops without soil by using water-based nutrient solutions. This one is for Robert Ripley’s Believe It or Not. If you are …

Soil testing is necessary to help farmers improve crop quality, determine proper fertilizer use, and increase agricultural productivity. “Be it deep or shallow, red or black, sand or clay, the …

Davao grapes could soon gain recognition as the city explores expanding its agricultural identity beyond durian. Grapes are excellent sources of manganese and good sources of vitamin B6, thiamin (vitamin …

DA Coffee Industry Development Office (CIDO) has been created to revive the struggling Philippine coffee sector, centralize programs, and strengthen local production amid rising imports. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu …

Integrated pig-fish farming is an effective method to optimize fishpond production while increasing farm income. By combining pig raising with aquaculture, farmers can improve pond fertility, reduce feed costs, and …

Growing sweet pepper is becoming one of the most profitable vegetable ventures in the country due to its high market price and strong consumer demand. Sweet pepper (botanically known as Capsicum annuum) is …

Year-round cacao harvest is now possible thanks to a new farming technique introduced to local growers. The innovation aims to increase productivity and improve cacao farmers’ income stability. “How can …

Chico fruit (Manilkara zapota) is often described as one of the sweetest tropical fruits in the world. Gonzalo Hernandez de Oviedo, one of the first Europeans to study the plants …

Golden melon farming is gaining attention in the Philippines as farmers discover new opportunities to cultivate this sweet and creamy fruit locally. Melons are classified as a fruit within the …