Agri Business

The growth in global demand for cocoa puts the Philippines in a great position to fill the demand gap and be a significant player in the international chocolate market. Given the climatic conditions and soil quality that suits well to…

Growing mango is in line with the initiatives of both the Philippine government and private sectors in terms of production, processing and marketing support. Once productive, a 10-15 year old tree will yield approximately 500 kilos of…

(PIA) A former Overseas Filipino Worker in Ilocos Norte has proven that mushroom growing is a lucrative source of a sustainable income. Freddie T. Usita, 50, a mushroom grower who owns the Usita Mushroom Farm in Barangay 10, Arua-ay,…

DAVAO CITY (PTVNEWS) — From the desert of the Middle East to cacao farms in Davao City, 25 former and current Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) are now finding their own niche in the world of chocolate-makers. Most of them are Maranao,…

It is amazing to know that from just a sweet and tasty fruit, mango can be transformed into different by-products. Understanding them helps us see the greater value of mangoes and aids our decision making when selecting which fruit trees…

San Miguel Corporation first ventured into the feeds manufacturing business in 1953. Using bacillus megatherium, a growth promotant derived from its beer brewing operations, it began supplying quality animal feeds for poultry and hog…

Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a prized citrus plant that is abundant in the Philippines. Its fruit has a multitude of uses such as source of marmalade, juice, and other medicinal purposes. While the fruit also known as…