Vegetable farmer reaps rewards of low-interest loan from Smart ‘Buy Local’ fund
Farming, they say, is a huge gamble. With farmers saddled with debt even before they till the soil, they can ...
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Gentleman farming, anyone?
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to take a second look at their homes, and even find new communities where they ...
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Start ups bringing Pakistan’s farming into digital age
Agriculture entrepreneurs are bringing the digital age to Pakistan's farmers, helping them plan crops better and distribute their produce when ...
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The future of PH agriculture looks bright with these young creators
To attain a food-secure future for the Philippines, the Agriculture department and farm advocates encourage youth to take up farming. ...
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DOST 02 launches first-ever Regional R&D Caravan
TUGUEGARAO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 has launched its first ever Regional R&D Caravan ...
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Study: Invasive species costing Africa $3.66 tn a year
Invasive species introduced by human activity are costing African agriculture some $3.66 trillion every year -- around 1.5 times the ...
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‘Foreign equity limit blocking investment’
Various Philippine industries would be more attractive to foreign investors and could generate fresh capital if the restrictive economic provisions ...
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Backyard garden
Fueled by her passion for farming, Ivy de Guzman tilts the soil and plants in her backyard as she joined ...
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Bataan farmer follows passion through SM KSK
Dinalupihan, Bataan—Fueled by her passion for farming, Ivy de Guzman joined the Batch 219 of the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat Sa ...
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Farming, tourism hub to rise in Davao
Damosa Land Inc. (DLI) recently launched a mixed-use, agri-focused development, Agriya, in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte. Just 30 minutes ...
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Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.