MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is extending a P50 million credit facility to Lanao del Norte to help improve the livelihood of farmers. Read more: Lanao del Norte to get P50-M agri loan fund
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ fast-growing cacao and chocolate industry will boost a promising farm tourism industry that caters to foreign and local visitors looking for wholesome fun and adventure in the countryside. Read more: Cocoa industry boom to spur Philippines farm tourism
“Do the little things that you need to do,” shared Edith Y. Villanueva, SIFI President and COO during the Greening Technologies and Practices Seminar-Workshop held on May 3, 2017 at SIFI Training Center, Talisay City. Read more: SIFI Scholars: Advocates for Climate Change Adaptation
Considered among the country’s poorest, coconut farmers now have the opportunity to improve their earnings by going into cacao and coffee intercropping, Sen. Cynthia Villar said Tuesday. Read more: Farmers can find better future in cacao, says Villa
Having more tablea makers in Cebu can help boost the cacao industry in Davao, which is the largest producer of cacao in the country. Read more: More tablea makers can boost PH cacao industry
After all, the partners behind this business, who came back to the Philippines specifically to set up the company after studying and working abroad, are keen on making high-quality products that are truly “made for Filipinos, by Filipinos.” Read more: Auro commits to bring back golden days of PH cacao
For the first time in Philippine coffee history, Philippine coffee varieties from different production areas were cupped and graded by certified Q graders from across the globe following the cupping protocol of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Read more: PH coffee featured at global coffee expo in Seattle
Sugar regulators have reduced the share of locally produced sugar intended for the United States market as they weigh uncertainties about the new Trump administration’s appetite for imports. Read more: PH lowers sugar allocation for US
Most specialty coffee fans have a level of devotion to coffee higher than regular drinkers. The common idea is it’s not for the general public – it’s more of a niche product. Read more: The growing community of specialty coffee