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‘SABA-day’ tribute event for Filipino farmers to be launched by Villa Socorro Farm
Villa Socorro Farm, one of the leading local social enterprises in sustainable agriculture, is set to launch SABA-day, the ...
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Farmers earn more through DA’s banana production project
BUTUAN CITY – Farmers from Barangay Balangbalang in Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte have started harvesting bananas from the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga’s Special Area for ...
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The ‘pandemic’ destroying the world’s favourite fruit
Bebber points to reports from the Philippines that organic farms have fared better against TR4 because the microbiota in the soil are able to fight the infection. He says banana farms should be ...
BusinessMirror16d
Fungal diseases cripple small banana farms
Fungal diseases, including the dreaded Fusarium wilt, wiped out half of banana plantations tilled by smallholder farmers in the Philippines, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). ...
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Philippines slips to 4th biggest banana exporter in 2024
The FAO attributed the drop in the Philippine banana exports to worsening spread of Panama disease tropical race 4 in domestic farms. The country’s estimated banana exports last year was also 29 ...
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Kanlaon-hit farmers get aid as production losses hit almost P1B
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed to provide continuing support assistance to farmers affected by the eruption ...
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Abalos pushes for urgent action on food security
Former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. advocates for comprehensive food security programs and expanded farmer support during ...
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Abaca’s new role after polymer bills
The former use of abaca fiber for Philippine bills – which will soon be dominated by plastic (polymer) bills produced and ...