Climate change food production challenges are worsening in the Philippines, as farmers face persistent flooding, drought, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. (Last of Four Parts) Filipino farmers are particularly vulnerable …
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Running out of fish in the Philippines is becoming a serious food security concern as declining fish catch threatens the primary source of protein for millions of Filipinos. (Third of …
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(Second of Four Parts) Soil erosion food crisis is silently worsening in the Philippines as farmland continues to lose fertility, threatening long-term food production and national food security. There are …
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Breeding goats all year round is possible—even during months when goats are not “in heat”—without using chemical hormones. Yes, it is possible. This can be accomplished through environmentally friendly methods …
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Healthier pancakes made from rice bran and soybean scraps are being developed by Filipino scientists as a nutritious, gluten-free alternative to conventional mixes. Pancakes remain a popular breakfast and snack …
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Azolla fertilizer has been used for centuries by Asian farmers to enrich rice fields naturally, long before nitrogen was understood as a key requirement for plant growth. In the 11th …
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Pine tree pollen tilapia research has revealed that compounds found in pine pollen can trigger sex reversal in female tilapia, a discovery with potential benefits for aquaculture. Although it is …
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Growing cabbage has become an increasingly profitable option for farmers in the foothills of Balutakay in Bansalan, Davao del Sur, as growers diversify from coffee to high-value vegetable crops. Farmers …
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Agriculture climate change solutions are increasingly seen as part of the answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting natural ecosystems. The problem can also be part of the solution …
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Seaweeds are marine algae that play an increasingly important role in food production, industry, and coastal economies, particularly in the Philippines. “Over the years, the economic contribution of seaweed resources to the …
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