PART I of this column argued that the Philippine agricultural sector is in crisis as the country has become highly dependent on imports for its food supply and raw materials such as rice, corn, meat ...
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) commemorates 95 years of dedicated service to the agricultural sector with the theme, Thrive at 95: Innovating for ...
22, as he lauded the agency for its “foundational role” in driving the Philippines’ agricultural development. He noted that the bureau’s accomplishments in 2024—which include supporting farmers, ...
Extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and typhoons disrupt planting and harvesting cycles, leading to crop losses and economic instability. Rising temperatures also affect crop growth and ...
In the former, hoe-farming communities, women had a greater role in agricultural work, dividing their time between fieldwork and household duties. In contrast, women were more sequestered in the home ...