How to court farmers to say “yes” to good agricultural practices

Frauline Maria Sinson 07/24/2016

Change is not always welcome, especially when it’s not as easy as the old way. That is why some conventional farmers find it hard to adjust to good agricultural practices or GAP, which is being advocated by…

Capitol distributes P4.3M worth of agri-machineries

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/02/2016

The Cebu Provincial Capitol distributed P4.3 million worth of agri-machineries to different farmers associations in Cebu Thursday morning at the Capitol grounds. The agri-machineries and equipment include 20 corn mills, 15 units of outdoor storage (Hermetic Cocoon),…

Capitol distributes 165 goats

05/19/2016

The Cebu Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) distributed 165 high breed goats to farmers across the province. Fifteen of the goats are males and 150 are females. The female goats were purchased from Masbate province at a cost…

Catmon resident finds fortune in tilapia farming

04/29/2016

Dedito Rica of Barangay Can-ibuang, Catmon town has been engaging in different ventures until he found a fortune in his own backyard. Rica said he has held different jobs, including running his own retail store. Then in…

Sumilao farmers kick off campaign for Leni

Julit C. Jainar 04/22/2016

CAMARINES Sur Rep. Leni Robredo was their lawyer back in 2007. Now, the farmers of Sumilao, Bukidnon province want to pay her back by campaigning for her vice presidential bid around the country. Group leader Noland Peñas…

Veggie output drops in scorched farmlands

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/22/2016

Farmlands in Mantalongon, Dalaguete in southern Cebu, parched due to lack of rain since the start of the year, have started to crack. Some crops have withered, while the growth of others has been stunted. “Sa 30…

Sumilao farmers campaign for Robredo in Cebu

Julit C. Jainar 04/22/2016

Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo was their defender way back in 2007. Now, farmers from Sumilao in Bukidnon wanted to give back by campaigning for Robredo’s election as the country’s next vice president. The group of about…

Court reduces bail for Kidapawan farmers

04/13/2016

THE Municipal Trial Court in Kidapawan City has reduced the bail for 79 persons, mostly farmers, from North Cotabato arrested during a rally in the same city last April 1. Judge Rebecca De Leon yesterday reduced the…

Water tanks, hoses for affected towns in Cebu

04/13/2016

A RESOLUTION to provide water tanks, hoses and other material assistance to farmers affected by the dry spell was approved by the Provincial Board in last Monday’s session. PB Member Alex Binghay, who authored the resolution, said…

Insured farmers may file claim for cash indemnity

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/12/2016

Farmers, who are members of the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), may file a claim for monetary indemnity for losses incurred due to the effects of El Niño. Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation  (PCIC) Regional…

Prices of veggies surge in Carbon; dry spell blamed

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/26/2016

Prices of some vegetables like okra, string beans and eggplants have increased in Cebu City markets just this month. In Carbon Market, the price of eggplants is now P45 per kilo compared to P30 per kilo in…

Dalaguete farmers seek GAP certification

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/27/2015

A group of farmers is seeking Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification from the Department of Agriculture to be able to compete under an integrated economy in Southeast Asia. “Kung dili mi certified sa GAP, maglisod mi’g compete…

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