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 …

Raising rabbits in your backyard is an increasingly popular option for Filipino families looking for a sustainable source of nutritious meat and additional income. “RABBIT meat is white, fine-fleshed and …

Tobacco Dust as a Natural Pesticide In the Philippines, farmers are now using tobacco dust pesticide as a natural alternative to chemical pest control. Numerous health advocates strongly oppose tobacco …

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 …

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 …

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. …