The versatile amaranth rediscovered Amaranth, locally known as kulitis, is an often-overlooked but highly versatile plant that offers food, animal feed, and farming benefits for Filipino farmers. Unknown to many …

Are Bt eggplants safe to eat? Eggplant is among the favorite vegetables of Filipinos. They come in different sizes, shapes and colors, especially purple, green, or white. There are even …

Underutilized vegetables in the Philippines play a crucial role in improving nutrition, strengthening food security, and addressing malnutrition, especially among vulnerable communities. Although nutrition is recognized as a basic human …

Fighting hunger at home is becoming a critical solution as food insecurity continues to affect millions of people, especially in developing countries like the Philippines. Some years back, the Philippines …

A newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant found in Palawan is facing possible extinction due to increasing human activity and extreme environmental conditions, scientists have warned. Philippine scientists and an Australian …

Growing apples in the Philippines began with curiosity and a simple question about why apple trees were absent in tropical regions. Curiosity, the strong desire to know or learn something, may …

Farm productivity remains a major challenge for upland farmers in Barangay Kinusksan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, despite the use of high-yielding crop varieties and commercial fertilizers. Upland farmers near the …

Sustainable Farming Practices in Balutakay Slopes Balutakay slopes in Barangay Managa, Bansalan, Davao del Sur play a crucial role in controlling soil erosion, mitigating floods, and sustaining long-term farm productivity. …

Reducing climate change is possible through small lifestyle changes, including eating less meat and rice. In The Weather Makers: How Man is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life …