The Future is AI

In the Philippines, raising pigs is a highly common business. Despite the problems the swine industry is currently facing, such as the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and African Swine Fever (ASF), many people are still investing in this industry.

One of them is Eva De Vera from Darruba, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, who is a farmer, hog breeder, and AI sa Barangay cooperator

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SCoPSA: Contouring the Corn Industry and the Environmental Landscape

It was a very sunny day when we visited the corn fields of Mr. Volter Jose, Constante Salvador and Benjie Ballesteros, corn farmers in Barangay San Dionisio II, Nagtipunan, Quirino. When we arrived at their corn fields, the smiles on their faces were like sunrise in the peaking on top of a mountain; it was picture perfect

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Better World for and by the Farmers

The people who spent most of their time in the farm tilling the soil and waiting months for crops to grow know that a big dream needs patience and dedication. When farmers want to make their way out in the entrepreneur world whether for their benefit or for others, nothing can stop them.

An almost 150-kilometer distance from Metro Manila was not a

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No More Dead Air

Initiatives and interventions have been introduced to farmers as result of researches, especially with the advent of climate change, through various modality that make sure farmers receive such information. However, farmers in the countryside and farflung areas cannot cope with the changing times easily and faster. Also, Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) cannot really

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Andie: Digital Farmer in the Making

Andres Agustin was all smiles when we arrived at his farm at Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya. Upon entering his farm, we immediately saw the crops that he planted which are due to be sold in the coming months.

A farmer for 40 years, Andres spent most of his time cultivating the land that he owns into a successful and profitable farm. While he

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Destined to be a Farmer-Teacher

When you do things from your soul, you feel a river in you -- a joy,” said Ms. Gwenneth Reyes Brillo, owner of Brillo Integrated Farm in Callao, Alicia, Isabela.

At her young age of 23, Gwenneth found joy as a farmer herself, and in serving her fellow farmers in her community, after she was certified as a Learning Site for Agriculture cooperator

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An enginner by profession, a farmer by heart

The B.H Roque farm is a treasure property of the family of Mr. Christian Paulo Magsino as they can’t let go the farm because it’s where the memories of their late grandfather remain. It signifies the dedication and hardwork of their grandfather and how he established the farm to be what is today. 

This were the reasons that Engr. Magsino

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A Heart for Agri

Like other dreamers of agriculture business, Jehanel Soriano does not hesitate to pursue her goal: to be a successful agri-prenuer. Although there is no overnight success, Jehanel is motivated.

Her first step towards farming was when she took Bachelors’ Degree in Agribusiness at Central Luzon State University. Upon finishing college, she applied to DA-CVRC at Ilagan

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Success Starts from Failure

“The more I fail, the more I get stronger,” said Rodolfo Marquez, owner of Marquez Integrated Farm and Learning Center located in Diffun, Quirino. He is one of the innovative Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) cooperators in region 2.
Farming is already a routine for Rodolfo. It was one happy day that someone asked him where does he work and he

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