Source: Manila Bulletin | PhilSA and NIA have launched a strategic partnership to modernize nationwide water irrigation. A new partnership between the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is set to modernize how the country manages its water resources. By integrating satellite imagery and space-based data into agricultural infrastructure, the two agencies aim to enhance the efficiency of irrigation systems nationwide. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formalized by PhilSA Director General Gay Jane Perez and NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen. This strategic alliance focuses on leveraging cutting-edge space technology to optimize the planning, construction, and long-term supervision of irrigation networks. By moving toward a more digitized approach, the NIA expects to...

In the world of gardening, a trellis is a fundamental tool designed to support climbing or vining plants. By offering a stable structure for plants to grasp and grow upon, trellises serve multiple critical functions: they maximize growing space, improve air circulation to reduce disease, elevate fruits and flowers for easier harvest, and add vertical interest to the garden's design. What is Trellis? A trellis is a foundational gardening structure, primarily functioning as a supportive framework for climbing plants. However, to describe it merely as "support" is to underestimate its role. A trellis is an architectural element that shapes growth, maximizes space, and enhances the aesthetic of any garden. At its core, a trellis is any open, lattice-like construction—made of wood, metal, vinyl, or other materials—that provides a surface for vines and climbers to attach to, either by twining, clinging with tendrils, or being manually tied. This simple function unlo...

A ng pag-aalaga ng hayop ay marapat mayroong kaakibat na sipag at tiyaga para maging maayos at produktibo ang isang farm. Ang pagpapanatili ng magandang produksyon sa iyong paghahayupan ay hindi lamang dapat nakabatay sa kung ano ang nakasanayang gawin sa loob ng bakuran ng iyong farm. Mas maiging kumuha o mag-adapt din tayo ng  mga kaalamang galing sa ibang farms, professionals, instructors at mga dalubhasa sa paghahayupan. Sa article na ito ibabahagi ko sa inyo ang mga dapat tandaan sa wastong pagpili ng inahing manok na maaring makatulong sa pagpaparami ng iyong produksyon. Ito ay ilan lamang sa mga natutuhan ko sa isang free seminar organized by ATI (Agricultural Training Institute) Bicol titled with "Native Chicken Production". Ika nga "Sharing is Caring". Mas mabuting malaman natin ito ng sa gayon ay maiwasan natin ang massive losses of our production. Alam naman natin na with the good broodhen maaari tayong magkaroon ng maraming produce of chicks with i...

  Photo by Alejandro Barrón Monoculture derived from the Greek word “ μόνος / mónos ” meaning  “alone, only, sole, single” and “ Culture ” borrowed from latin word “cultūra / cult / cultus” means 'cultivation', which refers to set of work performed on land. Monoculture Farming is simply a practice of planting one type of crop or raising one type of animal at a time on specific farmland. This system has pros and cons to be considered. Monoculture farming offers advantages such as simplified management, increased efficiency in planting, harvesting, and pest control, and higher yields due to optimized conditions for a single crop. Additionally, it can facilitate mechanization and streamline the use of agricultural inputs like fertilizers and irrigation systems. However, monoculture farming also comes with cons such as increased vulnerability to pests, diseases, and soil degradation, as well as reduced biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. Growing one crop c...

Ang pagsasaka ay lubos na mahalagang hanapbuhay sa panahon ngayon dahil sila ang daan upang lubos na maibsan ng mga Pilipino ang mataas ng presyo ng bigas, gulay at mga rekado sa palengke. Ang mga sumusunod ay mga dapat nating isaalang-alang upang maging maganda ang ating ani. Ito ay ilan lamang sa mga maaring nakakaapekto sa ani at pagpapaganda ng tanim sa ating sakahan/harden. Para mapaganda ang ani, maaaring subukan ang mga sumusunod: 1. Paggamit ng Tamang Pataba Gumamit ng tamang pataba na naaayon sa bawat halaman, sukat at edad ng halamang tanim. Sa bawat linggong makalipas ang patabang dapat ibigay sa halaman ay mayroon iba't ibang sukat at klase ng pataba ang dapat nating ibigay sa halaman. Ito ay para maisaayos ang magadang katawan ng halaman upang makapagbigay ng magandang ani at kita. Maaring tingnan ang pahinang ito upang malaman mo kung paano ang tama at ilang bahagya ng abono ang dapat ilagay sa tanim.    2.Maayos na Irrigation Siguruhing maayos ang si...

Ghana is a republican country in West Africa known as "Gateway to Africa" because of its capacity to handle seaport trading industry among other nation in Africa. They are the second producer of cacao beans in the world as the nation primary agricultural export product together with palm oil, cassava, rice and corn. List of Contents I. Ghana's Cocoa contribution to country's GDP. II. Ghana Government boosts support for Cocoa Farmers. III. The Importance of Government Support for the Agriculture Sector. Ghana's Cocoa contribution to country's GDP In 2022, according to statista.com, cocoa in Ghana contributed 454 million U.S. dollars to the country's Gross Domestic Product, as forecasted. By 2025, the agricultural product is expected to have the highest contribution to the country's GDP, with over 533 million U.S. dollars observed. Ghana is forecasted to have 750 MT of cocoa produced in the 2023 season, which represent...

In this blog post, we will delve into seven common issues currently faced by farmers. These challenges can vary based on factors such as geographical location, scale of farming, and local economic conditions. Addressing these problems often requires a combination of technological innovations, policy changes, and support systems to ensure sustainable agricultural practices and the well-being of farmers. Climate Change One of the most significant predicaments for farmers today is climate change. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and extreme climatic events can all have devastating effects on crops. This can result in crop failure, reduced yields, and increased costs for farmers who need to invest in additional resources to offset their losses. Furthermore, climate change can also lead to heightened pest pressure and disease outbreaks, further diminishing returns and profits. Climate Change is the biggest problems faced by the farmers today.  Pests and Diseases Farm...

There are many different methods for making organic fertilizer at home, but here are a few simple steps you can follow: Collect organic materials You can use a variety of organic materials to make your fertilizer, including food waste, leaves, grass clippings, and manure. Make sure that you avoid using any materials that have been treated with chemicals or pesticides. Compost the materials The easiest way to turn organic materials into fertilizer is to compost them. You can create a compost pile or use a compost bin. Make sure that you layer the materials and keep the compost moist, but not too wet. Turn the compost regularly to help speed up the process. Add additional nutrients While composting will create a nutrient-rich fertilizer, you can add additional nutrients by including things like bone meal, fish meal, or kelp meal to your compost pile. Use the fertilizer Once your compost has broken down into a dark, crumbly material, you can use it to fertilize your garden or houseplants....

What is Agriculture? Agriculture is the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fuel, fiber, and other products. It involves a wide range of activities, including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, harvesting, and storage of crops. Agriculture also involves animal husbandry, which includes breeding, feeding, and caring for animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry for their meat, milk, eggs, and other products. Agriculture is a vital sector of the economy and is essential for providing food and other basic needs to the world's population. Top 5 Agricultural Countries in the World The top agricultural countries in the world vary based on different factors, such as the type of crops produced, size of land, climate, technology, and many other factors. However, based on total agricultural production, the top five agricultural countries in the world are: China - China is the world's largest agricultural pro...

T he giant highland banana ( Musa ingens ) are the largest Banana in the world  recorded by Guinness World Records with 15M tall and 0.94M wide dimensions. Giant highland banana is growing in montane forest of New Guinea. It can hold about 300 oblong and at 18cm long each fruits that are edible when cooked. Sources | Guinness World of Record / Wikipedia

The pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to explore new activities, and many families have been spending more time on house beautification and urban gardening. List of Contents I. Three important things to know for beginners who want to plant cacti at home II. How to produce a cactus? One popular choice for house decoration is the beautiful and spiny cactus. Growing and caring for these succulent plants can be a rewarding experience. The name "cactus" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "Kaktos," which means "spiny plant." Cacti are adapted to survive in dry environments like deserts, as they have water storage in their stalks, bodies, and roots. Here are three important things to know for beginners who want to plant cacti at home: Choose or create the best garden soil: Cacti thrive in fertile soil, particularly sandy loam or sandy clay loam with organic matter. The soil should have good drainage and not retain too muc...

Young pigs require iron to help protect their bodies against potential illnesses. Pigs are born with approximately 40-50mg of iron reserves in their bodies, which can last for only four days. Therefore, supplemental iron should be given to young pigs as early as possible, preferably on their 3rd day after birth. An injection of 100mg/1ml of iron content should be administered to support their iron needs and prevent anemia, which can occur after 10-15 days. To improve the survival rate, another dose of iron should be given to the young pig on its 10th or 14th day after birth. A deficiency of iron, an essential mineral for piglets, can lead to anemia (a low level of hemoglobin in the red blood cells). Anemia can result in difficulty breathing for animals due to reduced oxygen transportation in the body, making the animal more susceptible to diseases. Here is the proper way to inject iron into piglets: Prepare a bottle of iron, a syringe, cotton, and alcohol. Fill the syringe with 1ml ...

T he DA-Bureau of Plant Industry makes close door service to all individuals or groups who have interest for planting. An easy way to request free seeds has been launched online using a Google Form. This is the newly strategy of DA-BPI to ensure the food sustainability and food security in every household during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Photo by Bureau of Plant Industry | Facebook Page DA chief said “Home gardening is a productive family activity during this quarantine period" The parent of every household must teach their children with new skills for them to learn an additional knowledge and ideas, especially in farming. This project of Department of Agriculture (DA) will serves as starter kit to start Urban Gardening. This form provided by DA-BPI is for individuals/households only. If you have an organization or you are one of this member you could sent them a request via email. Send a letter of request indicating relevant information; list of beneficiarie...

Chicken eggs need to be incubated at a temperature of 37 - 39 degrees Celsius, either through natural incubation or using an incubator. After 19 to 21 days of brooding, the first crack may become visible on the egg's surface. However, it is important not to assist the chick in breaking out of the shell at this point, as it can have severe impacts on the chick's health, especially if the eggshell cracks on the 19th day of incubation. The chicks should fully consume their food inside the shell. The yolk serves as a nutritive material during the embryonic period, while the albumen (egg white) provides protein for cell development. Both of these play an essential role in the embryo's development. What part does the chick use for pipping?  The Chick's Egg tooth, which is lost soon after hatching, is responsible for pipping. An egg tooth is a small, elongated bone above the upper mandible. The chick's neck muscle, called the pipping muscle, helps it reach the egg surf...

T he Department of Agriculture providing free seeds and seedlings for every Filipino to promote "grow your own foods" and "Urban Gardening" as a key to support in our daily needs amidst COVID-19 Crisis. We can help government and our family by planting veggies in our backyard. 🤔 For me, para lahat magkaroon ng seeds sa bawat tahanan. Why they can not try to add seeds in the "Relief pack" ? 🤔 What do you think mga Ka-Farmers? Contact BPI: bpi.crpsd.planning@gmail.com (02) 8525-7313/(02) 8524-0837 Bicol: DA-ATI, Diversion Road, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur. Sources: ati.da.gov.ph / bpi.da.gov.ph

Carrots are root vegetables that can be regrown from the carrot tops or tops with about one inch of the carrot itself. Instead of discarding the carrot tops, they can be used to sprout new leaves and grow new carrot greens. To regrow carrots from the tops, follow these steps: Cut off the carrot tops, leaving about an inch of the carrot attached. Place the carrot tops in a shallow dish or container with water, ensuring that the cut end is submerged. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh. After a week or two, you should start to see new leaves sprouting from the tops. Once the new leaves have grown, you can transplant the carrot tops into a pot or garden bed with well-draining soil. Carrots are not only delicious but also rich in various vitamins and minerals, particularly beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and is essential for good vision, immune function, and overall health. So, regrowing carrots not only allows you to enjoy their...

A ng egg incubator ay isang paraan sa pagpapapisa ng itlog gamit ang natural na init ng incandescent bulb. May mga iba’t ibang uri ng egg incubator. Mayroong gawa sa karton, styrofoam, plastic container, bakal, at flywoods. Sa article na ito ibabahagi ko sa inyo kung paano gumawa ng mini homemade egg incubator gamit ang styrofoam.  Sa paggawa ng egg incubator kailangan natin ng styrofoam, small monitoring glass (optional), small cup, sponge, water, amazon screen, wire, incandescent bulb, thermostat, at eggs. Ito ay ang pasunod-sunod kung paano gumawa ng egg incubator: 1. Gumawa ng tatlong maliliit na butas sa gilid ng Styrofoam. Dapat ito ay nasa gitna at maaring kasing laki lamang ng iyong hinliliit. Gumawa ulit ng isang malaking butas sa taas/takip ng Styrofoam. Ang malaking butas ay kailangan may takip. Ang mga butas na ito ay magsisilbing daanan ng hangin papasok at palabas ng incubator. Ang malaking butas ay may dalawang gamit; una, kapag mabilis tumaas ang temper...

A no ba ang kahalagahan sa pagtatangkilik natin sa mga organikong produkto o sa mga produktong tinanim at inaalagaan sa ating bakuran. Ang organikong pagkain ay ang tinatawag na free synthetic foods o ang mga pagkaing hindi ginamitan ng mga kemikal. Samakatuwid, ang organikong pagkain ay ligtas at walang ano mang pweding makapagdulot ng malalang karamdaman. Maraming mga tao ngayon ang tumatangkilik sa mga ganitong produkto sapagkat ito ay hindi nakapeperwesyo bagkus ay nakatutulong pa sa kanilang karamdaman. Ang sumusunod ay mga magagandang bagay na dapat nating malaman kung bakit kailangan nating tangkilikin ang mga organikong paraan ng pagtatanim at oganikong pag-aalaga ng hayop. Nakakasiguro ka na ito ay ligtas at walang ano mang halong synthetic chemicals. Sa bakuran natin, pwede tayong makapagtanim ng mga gulay at mag-alaga ng hayop sa organikong paraan. Siguro hindi naman na tayo mag-aaksaya pa ng pera para lamang sa ating pang-personal na pagkain. Hindi naman na natin kail...

Pili ( Canarium ovatum ) is a fruit-bearing tree with significant potential as a major export crop. As a tropical plant, it thrives in regions with evenly distributed rainfall, such as the Bicol region. The young fruits are green and turn purplish-black when fully ripe. While pili nuts are the most popular Bicolano product, the fruit's flesh is also used to make viands like Tampuyak, a delicacy in the Rinconada area. This versatility allows the pili tree to sustain the needs of various industries. Expedite the Germination Process ​Pili seeds are the primary means for sowing and cultivation. However, the natural germination process can be slow; according to the Bureau of Agricultural Research, seeds typically require an average of 57 days to germinate. This means it can take approximately 70 days after sowing for the plant to fully sprout and develop its first pair of young leaves. To minimize the germination time, you can follow a simple technique. Using a bolo or similar tool, cr...

Today, I will teach you how to make Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) and discuss its possible uses. Fermented Plant Juice is an organic pesticide derived from specific plants, such as madre de cacao, which helps prevent insects and pests from damaging your plants when applied through spraying. Additionally, FPJ can also serve as a fertilizer for your plants, as madre de cacao is rich in nitrogen, which is one of the essential macronutrients required by plants. If you are eco-friendly, health-conscious, and a farmer who practices organic methods, you may find this topic interesting. Before starting the process, gather madre de cacao leaves and molasses in a 2:1 ratio. Prepare a plastic container for the fermentation process. Use a bolo and cutting board to cut the madre de cacao leaves into small pieces, as smaller pieces are better for fermentation. Have a strainer ready for separating the leaves into FPJ. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ)...