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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bt crops use biotechnology derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, a naturally occurring soil bacterium that has been widely studied for its insecticidal properties. Over 90 species of naturally occurring, insect-specific bacteria …

Mussel patis production is emerging as a new innovation in the Philippines as a Department of Science and Technology–funded study reveals that green mussels can be processed into a nutrient-rich …

Capsaicin in chili peppers is the phytochemical compound responsible for the intense heat found in hot peppers such as siling labuyo. Chili or hot peppers – or “siling labuyo” – …

Abandoned children in the Philippines face emotional, physical, and psychological challenges due to lack of adequate care, supervision, and long-term support. Child abandonment is the act of leaving a child …

Rice straw clean fuel is gaining attention as an innovative solution that transforms agricultural waste into a sustainable energy source in the Philippines. Planting rice is never fun, so goes …