Agriculture Magazine - April 2020

In this issue

WITH KURIKONG, PLANT JACKFRUIT INSTEAD OF MANGO

AN AQUAPONIC TEST FARM
proves to be a self-sustaining enterprise for this millennial farmer

Organic farm attracts 10,000 VISITORS WEEKLY, halts illegal logging

TH RUM FROM NEGROS that's recognized around the world

PUT UP A FARM SCHOOL AND EARN MILLIONS

FARM OWNERS might as well convert their farms into a farm school or learning site and get an extra income of R140,000 a month even by just training a batch of 25 scholars of TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) or the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Of course, they can even earn millions if they can train more.

2 mins

AN AQUAPONIC TEST FARM PROVES TO BE A SELFSUSTAINING ENTERPRISE FOR THIS MILLENNIAL FARMER

WHAT USED TO BE a test farm for a few microgreens proved to be a self-sustaining enterprise for Franz Chung, 32, a Communications Technology Management graduate from Ateneo de Manila University.

10 mins

BRIGHT JEAN: A SWEET CORN VARIETY AFTER A FARMER'S HEART

GROWING SWEET CORN can give farmers much satisfaction. There’s something special or magical about a handsome, sturdy stalk of homegrown sweet corn. But the real deal really lies in harvesting it, particularly the way to harvest it. Waiting for the cobs to get fully grown and picking them really makes it exciting and thinking of peeling it back the sheath to reveal those yellow, full, creamy and juicy kernels is just magical! And I bet that there’s no other better treat than cooking them straight for the sweetest possible taste!

2 mins

BRANSON: A MULTIFUNCTIONAL TRACTOR SUITABLE FOR FARMING ALMOST ANY CROP

LAND PREPARATION is vital to ensure that the rice field is ready for planting. The field must be well-prepared in order to control weeds. It also makes the soil soft and ready for planting, whether by direct seeding or transplanting. It balances the soil and recycles plant nutrients in order for the plants to grow well.

1 min

WITH KURIKONG, PLANT JACKFRUIT OR POMELO INSTEAD OF MANGO

WITH THE RECENT kurikong (cecid fly) infestation, what can we plant instead of mango? That’s the question of a budding agripreneur from Tarlac. Really, the kurikong menace has discouraged a lot of carabao mango growers. They are reluctant to buy expensive fertilizer and crop protection chemicals because these will only go to waste if the crop is attacked by the cecid fly that causes the damage.

2 mins

ROAD TO RABBIT FARMING: GUIDE IN RAISING RABBITS AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEAT SOURCE

RABBITS make great pets, but they can also be a source of meat. The rabbit industry in the Philippines is not new. However, it is not well-known as well.

6 mins

A FAN INVENTED FOR CHECKING EGG YOLK COLOR

EGG YOLKS come in different shades, ranging from pale yellow to deep orange. Darker egg yolks may mean that the chicken that laid is healthy. When chickens are healthy, the eggs they produce are also healthy. Several studies have shown that chickens that have access to outdoor pasture, as well as insects like worms produce darker egg yolks that contain greater nutritional value. In a study by Cambridge University, higher levels of vitamins A and E are observed in pasture-raised chickens compared to chickens in cages or chickens who don’t have access to any grass that adds nutrients to their diet. There are also cases of growers of caged chicken putting natural additives like marigold flowers in chicken feed to enhance egg yolk color. However, a pastureraised diet is said to produce better eggs with higher nutritional value.

5 mins

EXPORT-READY SUCCULENTS GROW AMIDST THE COLD

OVER THE YEARS, succulents have grown popular among budding and seasoned gardeners because of their various shapes, sizes, and colors that delight its growers. But what people like the most about these plants is their ability to withstand prolonged periods without water, making them suitable for those who aren’t exactly blessed with a green thumb.

4 mins

A FERN AND LYCOPHYTE EXPERT DISCOVERED AN ENDEMIC PITCHER PLANT

FERNS (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta) are non-flowering vascular plants that have true roots, stems, and complex leaves. Another difference that it has from flowering plants is that it doesn’t reproduce through seeds but rather through spores.

4 mins

PERMACULTURE SITE IS A SIGHT TO SEE IN THE CITY

ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS have existed even before the 21st century. However, it was not prevalent as it is today. Due to the emerging environmental threats, many organizations, agencies, and individuals are taking actions to revive the planet.

4 mins

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Agriculture Magazine Description:

Agriculture Magazine is the most widely circulated magazine of its kind in the country. Every month, it regularly features winning strategies of successful agri-people in various areas of farming, including sustainable technologies in the production of crops, livestock and poultry and fisheries. It also covers food processing, creative marketing, plant and animal nutrition, farm management, research results and many others.