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Why celebrate World Food Day when millions are hungry?

Why celebrate World Food Day when millions are hungry?

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Oct 30, 2017

In 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) declared October 16 as “World Food Day.” Seventy-two years from such declaration, food remains elusive for millions of people worldwide, especially in countries that are colonies and neo-colonies like the Philippines.

Extending the life of tomatoes

Extending the life of tomatoes

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Oct 14, 2017

One of the problems that confront our farmers is the lack of post-harvest facilities​, from the very staple rice and corn to a more complex and highly perishable vegetables and even meat storage and processing.

MASIPAG Mindanao: United towards progress

MASIPAG Mindanao: United towards progress

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Sep 07, 2017

Earlier this week our network Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa pag-unlad ng Agrikultura’s Mindanao branch (MASIPAG Mindanao) successfully concluded its 13th Regional Assembly at the Lantaw Bukid Farm Resort in Tugbok District, Davao City.

If they won’t confirm Ka Paeng

If they won’t confirm Ka Paeng

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Aug 27, 2017

The appointment of a farmer to one of the highest post in the Duterte administration was unprecedented. Rafael Mariano a farmer-leader and a former legislator who took office on June 30, 2016 as Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

Fool’s gold: The case of Golden Rice

Fool’s gold: The case of Golden Rice

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Aug 15, 2017

Growing up in gold-rich Compostela Valley was an adventure filled childhood. We used to play in the rivers, collecting and inspecting stones to look for gold, mimicking old people looking for fortune. One very popular mineral back then that we were so fascinated was pyrite. It has the appearance of a polished gold, more of a fancy jewelry with all its luster. However, pyrite is known as fool’s gold.

One year of Dutertenomics in PH Agriculture

One year of Dutertenomics in PH Agriculture

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Jul 01, 2017

After one year in power, it is vital for us Filipinos to pay attention to the performance of the Duterte administration. This is my objective assessment on the current administration’s program on agriculture as a fundamental sector in the country.

Why Support Gina?

Why Support Gina?

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May 02, 2017

The on-going war against illegal drugs and the summary killings placed the Duterte administration in a very precarious situation as it gains infamy. In less than a year in power, Duterte gathered more enemies from the “yellow” liberals to the conservative Catholics.