By Catherine Lai | Photos by Roslan Rahman/AFP Remote-controlled Venus flytrap “robo-plants” and crops that tell farmers when they are hit by disease could become reality after scientists developed a
On May 26, in line with the launch of its “Plant, Plant, Plant Program,” the Department of Agriculture (DA) introduced an innovative farming system called aquaponics to address food security
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is fulfilling its duty to aid fisherfolk and protect their livelihood by providing programs and services to maintain food safety and security
Having chickens in your backyard is one way to ensure a steady stock of fresh food. Despite the effort and cost it takes to care for poultry, this can help
Two out of every five Filipinos are considered poor. With the constant battle on food shortage and over 100 million mouths to feed, the contagion has only worsened the country’s
With strict community quarantine measures in place, home-cooked meals and meal delivery services have become the new norm. In worst cases, this could mean an increase in leftovers that eventually
In its current form, the meat industry is unsustainable. People are eating more meat than ever despite the many studies that point to its detrimental effects on the health and
When an agricultural country such as the Philippines imports so much produce, we know that the management of the farming system is problematic. As of September 2019, the total value of
Although there has been growing interest and demand for organic produce, the fact remains that it is still largely inaccessible to the wider market. Consumers still consider organic produce too
Food safety and food traceability measures are legal requirements in many countries (including the Philippines) to ensure that only healthy and clean produce reaches consumers. Being the largest net beef
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