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Value-added products made from local Gracilaria seaweed, such as chips and noodles, were developed under DMMMSU’s Kawkawayan Project to support the livelihood of coastal communities in Santo Tomas, La Union. DMMMSU PHOTO

DMMMSU targets ‘gracilaria’ for La Union

By Leander C. Domingo - August 13, 2026

Marco Schlüter, Managing Director for Internal Affairs at Naturland e.V., speaks during the European Organic Day 2026 on Aug. 2, 2026. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Organic agriculture becoming mainstream

August 13, 2026

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Social enterprises seen as growth engines

August 13, 2026

n Photo shows the individuals behind the Participatory Guarantee System Batanes that is pushing organic certification and accreditation for Ivatan farmers.
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Batanes makes strides in organic farming

August 6, 2026

Farmers from Kalinga and Apayao learn about modern farm technologies for rice, corn and high-value crops during the Mechanization Roadshow 2026 on July 28 to 29 in Tabuk, Kalinga. PHILMECH PHOTO

PhilMech pushes specialized machines for Cordillera farmers

August 6, 2026

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Farmers from Kalinga and Apayao learn about modern farm technologies for rice, corn and high-value crops during the Mechanization Roadshow 2026 on July 28 to 29 in Tabuk, Kalinga. PHILMECH PHOTO

PhilMech pushes specialized machines for Cordillera farmers

By Leander C. Domingo - August 6, 2026

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House hearing reveals need for usable information for farmers

By Ludwig Federigan - August 6, 2026

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Studies: Asia needs more than higher farm output

By Leander C. Domingo - July 30, 2026

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Rising prices put healthy diets out of reach

By ludwig federigan - July 30, 2026

The Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development (CTMRD) at the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) also develops technology for creating products from mushrooms. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CLSU mushroom center marks 35 years

By Leander C. Domingo - July 30, 2026

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Jollibee program equips farmers with technology

By The Manila Times - July 30, 2026

The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) forge a 25-year partnership on July 14, 2026. MMSU STRATCOM PHOTO

PCC, MMSU ink 25-year deal to expand carabao and livestock development in Ilocos Region

By Leander C. Domingo - July 30, 2026

Astoria developed a 100-percent pure Philippine ube powder — no additives, colorants, or preservatives — using locally-sourced ube. PHOTO FROM ASTORIA-ACES

Ube now trending as next matcha

By Pocholo Concepcion - July 23, 2026

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Transforming the Philippine food system through science, policy, and practice

By William Dar - July 23, 2026

The ‘Tsokolate de La Union’ initiative aims to make the province self-sufficient in cacao to support its local manufacturers of chocolate products. DTI LA UNION PHOTO

La Union pushes cacao expansion to boost chocolate industry

By Leander C. Domingo - July 23, 2026

Since becoming operational in 2011, this cable-car haulage system in Barangay Tubungan, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya has revolutionized how local growers transport their yields across deep ravines and steep inclines, bridging the gap between isolated mountain gardens and trade routes. DA REGION 2 PHOTO

Cable car benefits upland Vizcaya upland farmers

By Leander C. Domingo - July 23, 2026

epa11259855 A delivery worker carries trays of eggs at a market in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 05 April 2024. Overall inflation in the Philippines increased to 3.7 percent in March 2024 from 3.4 percent in February 2024, bringing the national average since the beginning of the year to 3.3 percent. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

PH retailers shifting to cage-free eggs

By Leander C. Domingo - July 16, 2026

n The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is promoting integrated pest management by helping farmers identify beneficial and harmful insects, assess field conditions, monitor crop growth, and detect damage so they can apply timely and appropriate interventions that support the cultivation of healthier crops. PHILRICE PHOTO

PhilRice pushes IPM vs golden apple snail

By Leander C. Domingo - July 16, 2026

n Nueva Vizcaya’s coffee industry is garnering awards, helping the province’s artisanal industry for the commodity gain more attention. NUEVA VIZCAYA LGU PHOTO

Vizcaya coffee products garner awards

By Leander C. Domingo - July 16, 2026

n Bohol Chocolate Farm and the JCI Chocolate Hills Jaycees launched the Seed to Bean Project during the World Chocolate Day celebration on July 7, 2026. The project includes the donation of 1,000 cacao seedlings to the Nueva Vida Sur Women’s Association in Carmen town to support community-based cacao farming and women’s livelihood. BOHOL CHOCOLATE FARM PHOTO

Bohol eyes planting of 1 million cacao trees in 10 years

By The Manila Times - July 16, 2026

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From left: Sharon Musngi-Ngo, business unit head of 2GO Sea Solutions; Ethel Concepcion, head of 2GO Corporate Marketing and Communications; Assistant Regional Director Evelyn Nacario-Castro of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development; Felix Taguiam, regional governor for Central Visayas of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; President Regan Rex King of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Faye Alonzo, business unit head of 2GO Forwarding; and Francis Chua, business unit head of 2GO Travel. PHOTO FROM 2GO

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