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February 28, 2023

DA to Upgrade Rice Processing Facilities

By improving rice processing facilities across the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) hopes to reduce postharvest losses in rice.…
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September 16, 2022

Cash Crop: Is it high time for PH to decriminalize cannabis?

To decriminalize cannabis would be a game-changer for the Philippines’ agricultural sector. It would also set the strongest of tones…
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February 7, 2022

DA’s KAYA program inspires young Pinoys to get into agri

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar, perceives that in 12 years or so, the Philippines may have a “critical”…
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October 29, 2021

Philippine Cinnamon: The underrecognized native spice

Many Filipinos, especially those who live in cities, consider cinnamon as an exotic spice. This is perhaps because their exposure…
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October 28, 2021

Save the Farmers: ‘Session Groceries’ leads by example

Iloisa Romaraog was a former tech analyst for a global tech company. She launched ‘Session Groceries’ with her business partner,…
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June 3, 2021

Food security vs food self-sufficiency

SHOULD the country aim for the attainment of food security or food self-sufficiency? This question was tackled by prominent economist…
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April 26, 2021

Rice Tariffication Law (RTL): The Other Duterte Legacy

In these troubled times, one huge piece of good news that we feel deserves more attention is the Rice Tariffication…
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January 8, 2021

2021: A Promising Year for Urban Gardening in the PH

2020 was a challenging year for Philippine agriculture, but 2021 looks primed to be the year of urban gardening. For…
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December 21, 2020

PH Chocolate Brands Take Home Awards from the Academy of Chocolate 2020

Here’s a #PinoyPride moment for the holiday season: three PH Chocolate brands took home awards from the Academy of Chocolate…
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December 4, 2020

Mindanao Upi Coffee takes home silver award in Paris competition

Who wouldn’t wake up from the goodness of coffee from the Philippines? Whoever that would be, they’ve probably never tasted coffee…
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