David Christopher Delaserna, a cacao farmer from Tugbok District in Davao City, has been selected as one of three Filipino representatives for the 2025 Cacao of Excellence program in Paris. Read more »
The provincial government of Benguet has launched its Science and Technology Innovation (STI) Plan, aimed at addressing local agricultural challenges and promoting sustainability. Read more »
In Barangay Sto. Domingo, Sitio Lusong, just a short drive from Laoag City Hall, a new flower farm called Todomax Flower Farm has blossomed, bringing both beauty and opportunity to local farmers. Read more »
The Samahan sa Industriya ng Cacao na Pangkabuhayan (SICAP) Quezon Agricultural Cooperative has received 20 units of multipurpose solar speed drying trays, called Portasol, from the DOST to increase local farmers' output by improving their cacao drying efficiency. Read more »
A groundbreaking innovation in agriculture is set to help Philippine farmers reduce their environmental footprint: biodegradable paper mulch. This eco-friendly alternative to plastic mulches offers a sustainable solution to the environmental challenges posed by synthetic materials in farming. Read more »
In the Philippines, rice farming is a vital part of the economy, but the majority of farmers are landless. Over 2.4 million Filipinos work the land, yet more than 50% are tenants, relying on a share tenancy system where they till land they don’t own in exchange for a portion of the harvest. Read more »
