Peatlands Under Pressure: The Resilient Farmers Paving the Way for Sustainable Agriculture

Peatlands, crucial for carbon storage and ecosystem balance, face relentless threats from human activities. Restoring these vital ecosystems holds the promise of quelling fires, preserving biodiversity, and combatting climate change. However, the path to restoration is riddled with complexities, stirring disagreements among stakeholders with conflicting interests, from companies holding concessions to local communities. In the …

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A good harvest: YouTube agri-creators on the rise

During the lockdowns, many have become plantitos and plantitas to de-stress or have a pastime indoors. But for some YouTube content creators like Red Costales, Ben Baguio, and Princess Ann Marcos, having a green thumb is much more than that. It’s about practicing sustainability, starting a livelihood, and appreciating our local farmers more. Reden "Red" …

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UP Alumnus Cited for Helping Poultry Farmers

The top executive of Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) has been cited by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association for helping farmers join the local poultry industry through a broilers grower program.   BAVI president and general manager Ronald Mascariñas received the 2019 UP Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award in Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation …

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