Event planning may seem simple at first, but with an endless list of tasks against a budget, a deadline, and other external factors—it may not be as easy as one may think. This is esp… Read More
Straw mushrooms (Volvariella volvacea Singer)- a type of edible tropical mushroom can be grown cheaply using rice straw or banana leaves as bedding material. Dr. Aliebusan from the National… Read More
How to make banana wine and how to start banana wine making business.
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Today, International Coffee Day, Nestle Philippines pays tribute to the country’s farmers for their dedication and hard work in growing coffee as a staple in Filipino households.
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The National Sweet Sorghum Program (NSSP) is consolidating investments for a 500 to 1,000-hectare land for sweet sorghum as bioethanol feedstock which has a ready market in the San Carlos Bi… Read More
Every year thousands of men and women across Philippines sign on with direct selling firm like Avon, Mary Kay, Natasha, Amway, and other direct selling company-hoping to make money enough to… Read More
As the global leader in building solutions LafargeHolcim Group recently unveiled bold plans to further improve environmental performance, local unit Holcim Philippines, Inc.’s cement… Read More
SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA- Filipino researchers have developed a bamboo material that can be used as an eco-friendly and cheap material for making furniture.
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Insurance is the amount of risk or liability covered for an individual or entity through protection services. Insurance covers are a necessity, and they caution you when you suffer losses… Read More
Problems of authenticity confronting the country’s halal goat industry should be addressed promptly to avoid huge business opportunity losses and ensure participation to international… Read More
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Recognizing the important application of probiotics in tilapia aquaculture, researchers led by Dr. Rosalie Rafae… Read More
Holcim Philippines and social enterprise Human Nature have teamed up to lessen plastics going to landfills with the former using used shampoo bottles and other plastic packaging as alternat… Read More
Among the fresh processed meats, longganisa is the most regularly purchased pork product, which is known to be a Filipino version of hotdog. Any part of a pork carcass like ham (pigue), shou… Read More
The government has awarded 30 enterprising groups that successfully adopted technologies on reforestation while promoting industries and jobs in bamboo, Falcata, talaba (oysters), “tik… Read More
Tilapia farmers claim that the biggest slice in their production cost is spent for commercial supplemental feed. This is because intensified tilapia production has resulted in growers’… Read More
Filipinos think of something foreign whenever they hear the word abalones. There are however, three known species of abalone endemic in our marine waters. These are the donkey's ear abalone… Read More
PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 2020 – Epson expands the possibilities in textile printing with the introduction of its first ever 76-inch large format printer designed for businesses with high… Read More
There is more to the soybean than just the simple bean we know.
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Soybean was a wild plant growing from f… Read More
Yes, chipped branches of the Alnus tree can be used in growing Shiitake mushrooms. This was found in a study on “Using chipped Alnus as substrate for Shiitake (Lentinula ed… Read More
Backyard cattle fattening has gained popularity as an important business project of the livestock industry in the Philippines. Raising cattle in the backyard gives the farmer year-round work… Read More
Recently, Asian catfish has become a popular gastronomic addition to the Filipino diet because of its tender and delicious meat. This encouraged more farmers and entrepreneurs to venture int… Read More
A 50-hectare hybrid rice model farm will be put up to help rehabilitate Marawi City in a partnership of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC).
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As a business owner, you’re probably more comfortable leaving all the video editing and publishing work to the professionals on account of all the nuances that follow video production… Read More
In 2010, the duck industry was very profitable and vibrant, with an estimated population of 10.8 million head. Now, challenges are weighing it down. Decline in the number and quality of bree… Read More
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has approved the patent for five Filipino-original “Suksuk” silk design whose production is being raised by a La Union agency to capture li… Read More
Video marketing can boost your sales substantially. But, making an effective video will take time and effort. According to ComScore, 64% of viewers are more likely to buy a product after wat… Read More
The rapid development in recent years of Asia’s livestock industry has been matched by the huge increase in the importation of livestock feed. Feed costs are not only a burden on the… Read More
Chicken broiler production is one of the most progressive animal enterprises in the Philippines today.
The poultry industry began as a backyard enterprise but has shifted to the formation… Read More
5 Advantages of using scanners in healthcare facilities
Makati City, Philippines Dec 29 —,2020— Managing health information has always been a challenge for any healthca… Read More
At the moment, there is a very small dairy goat inventory, which is barely 6,379 head or 0.17% of the total goat population. Of this meager herd, only about 600 head are in the milk line, 70… Read More
While many of us have not even heard of adlai, this tall-grain bearing tropical plant from Poaceae (grass family), the same family to which wheat, corn, and rice belong, has been abundantly… Read More
Vehicle access control is a crucial part of maintaining the overall security of your business. From protecting your employees and visitors to safeguarding assets from theft, vehicle access… Read More
Locally known as lapu-lapu, grouper has been cultured in ponds and cages in Southeast Asia for more than a decade. It is one of them most expensive fish in the market and is valued because o… Read More
To this author, this pear-shaped fruit which is also rich in vitamins and minerals is a champion crop.
Avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Central Mexico and is a commercially va… Read More
Make and sell toy cars, wagons, wooden puzzle and hobby horses. Retail them at flea markets, fairs, through national ads, direct from your shop or yard and/or wholesale them to stores or cat… Read More
When Bed bugs get mentioned, many things come to mind, especially for individuals who have dealt with these parasites first hand. However, the one thing that seems constant is how thes… Read More
Makati, Philippines, January 14—,2021— The only permanent thing in the world is change, and the companies see that the traditional practices of business operations are coming to… Read More
The goat industry in the Philippines is considered a sunrise industry dominated by backyard raisers, but slowly becoming popular among commercial investors. In January 2015, it stands at a m… Read More
Unknown to many Filipinos, Adlai also called Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) belongs to the family Poaceae or the grasses, the same family to which wheat, corn, and rice belong. But unlik… Read More
Standing tall in the wild, adlai (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) can be easily overlooked due to its grass-like appearance that blends well with the other wild plants. But unlike weeds, the stem of a… Read More
Ronald Dod, Guest writer, CMO and co-founder at Visiture
A content marketing strategy that effectively serves its purpose is one that guides people from awareness to conversion. However, ac… Read More
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is carrying out a P6 million upland rice organic farming in Bicol which capitalizes on native varieties’ drought tolerance.
It also aims to boost… Read More
If you’re like most people, you may think that saving money and being financially healthy is all about cutting back on everything, making hard sacrifices, and being cheap about everyth… Read More
In the barangays, nearly every household keep some native chickens. Usually being left alone to fend for themselves, a hen produces 30-50 eggs per year as compared to imported stocks which c… Read More
You are probably busy with other aspects of running the farm and need an extra pair of hands to help you around. You may find it challenging to juggle between researching and finding reliab… Read More
A module titled "Profitability Analysis: Coconut Sap Sugar Production," published by PCARRD explains the process of producing coconut sap sugar.
The module was based on information adopt… Read More
Creating an excellent idea for a small business to start-up can prove a daunting task, especially with the apparent feeling that all the great ideas for business are already taken. However… Read More
The term detergent by itself refers specifically to laundry detergent or dish detergent, as opposed to hand soap or other types of cleaning agents. Detergents are commonly available as powde… Read More
PHILIPPINES - MARCH 8, 2021 -The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the continuity of businesses of every size who have had to learn to navigate new normal protocols and abide by new… Read More
Businesses continue to accelerate their digital journeys at this unique moment in time, and industry experts who successfully took on the challenge and kept businesses running certainly hav… Read More
The Philippines needs to put policies needed to bring to the poor genetically modified (GM) crops like the Vitamin A-rich rice to help solve worsening hunger problem globally.
Food pro… Read More
Are you allowing yourself to open up to let God work his plan in your widows season?
Identifying a topic for the upcoming week’s savvy senior widows blog can be challenging. Uninten… Read More
Now, flower enthusiasts and gardeners can enjoy the spectacular display of Doña Aurora (Mussaenda philippicavar aurorae) and Doña Luz (Mussaenda erythrophylla) for they now blo… Read More
Perhaps one of the most overlooked underwater species is sea cucumber. This tiny creature, with its flexible sausage-shaped body and tentacles surrounding its mouth and feet, has one of the… Read More
Cabbage (Brassica aleracea L. var. capitatacruciferae) is a leafy green vegetable grown densely-leaved heads. Closely related to other Cole crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels s… Read More
Microalgae, which are sources of natural aquatic products, are now gaining attention as an ideal potential feed for aquaculture purposes.
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Vinegar production from coconut water. Coconut vinegar is made from fermented coconut water and is used extensively as a preservative and flavouring agent in pickles, salads, sauces and many… Read More
Intellectually, I could not imagine that almost four years after my husband’s unexpected death that a visit to a long put off “close his bank account” could trigger the hor… Read More
With Pili as its Tree of Hope, Bicol region also takes pride of its PILI OIL, known for its distinct characteristics and various applications. Indeed, pili oil production is an emerging tech… Read More