Revisiting the campaign last year with The Catanduanes State University (CatSU) College of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) who conducted the inaugural seminar on Empowering Island Organic Farming Educators Practitioners: Catalyst for Sustainable Agriculture on May 18, 2023. The seminar, titled “Technical Advancement in Organic Agriculture Contributions for Food Security in the Island Province,” aimed to […]
Category Archives: Farming
Agriculture, Asia, Crop Yields, Eco Ambassadors, Eco Warriors, Environment/Ecology, Farming, Fertilizers, Government Scheme, Life in Soil, Philippines, Rice, Soil Basics, Soil Fertility, Urban Soil
Second time around for “Tatay Jake” – Private trial of envirolizer in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
05
Nov
Nov
This is the second field test trial of Tatay Jake. This test was conducted on the same farm lot he previously used envirolizer. For this test, it was done on the wet season. The whole month August was a very rainy month. Almost all rice paddies in the area were submerged in flood waters. We […]
Agriculture, Central America, Crop Yields, Eco Warriors, Environment/Ecology, FAO, Farming, Fertilizers, Foliar Spray, Life in Soil, Mexico, SDG Goals, Soil Basics, Soil Fertility, Soil Food Web, USA
Sustainable food: the great challenge
09
Jul
Jul
Feeding an ever-increasing world population – in a context of climate change and water scarcity – poses one of the greatest challenges humanity will have to face immediately. The consequences of the indiscriminate use of dangerous and harmful chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides -which have also become scarce and very expensive- put the viability of […]
Agriculture, Crop Yields, Farming, Fertilizers, Foliar Spray, Gardening, Soil Basics
How does the plant get nutrition through the leaves
02
Jun
Jun
Plants can absorb nutrients through their leaves in a process called foliar feeding. Foliar feeding is the application of liquid fertilizer directly to the leaves of a plant. The fertilizer is absorbed through the stomata, which are small pores on the surface of the leaves. Foliar feeding is a quick and easy way to provide […]
Agriculture, Crop Yields, Eco Warriors, Environment/Ecology, Farming, Fertilizers, Life in Soil, Soil Basics
Why is calcium important to plants and what are the benefits?
31
May
May
Calcium is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development. It is involved in a number of important processes, including: Cell wall formation: Calcium is a major component of cell walls, and it is essential for the formation of strong and rigid cell walls. This helps to protect plants from damage and allows them to […]
Agriculture, Crop Yields, Farming, Life in Soil, Soil Basics, Soil Fertility, Urban Soil
Why farmer should test their soil before, during and after farming?
13
May
May
Soil testing is an important part of sustainable agriculture. It helps farmers to understand the nutrient levels in their soil, which can help them to make better decisions about fertilizer application. Soil testing can also be used to identify other soil problems, such as acidity or salinity. There are three main reasons why farmers should […]
Agriculture, Farming, Fertilizers, Life in Soil, Soil Basics, Soil Fertility
How would farmers increase crop growth with envirolizer and less sythetic inputs
16
Apr
Apr
Envirolizer is a brand name for a type of certified organic input foliar plant booster and soil conditioner that is made from 100% natural minerals, and other natural ingredients. It is designed to improve soil health and plant fertility, leading to increased crop growth and yield. Here are some ways that farmers may be able […]
Agriculture, Crop Yields, Eco Ambassadors, Environment/Ecology, FAO, Farming, Fertilizers, Gardening, Life in Soil, Soil Basics
Why would farmers use envirolizer?
11
Mar
Mar
Envirolizer, an “Environmentally Friendly Fertilizer” made from 100% Natural Minerals. Here are some reasons why farmers should consider using Envirolizer: Reduced environmental impact: Envirolizer is made from natural materials and does not contain synthetic chemicals that can harm the environment. They help reduce soil and water pollution and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. […]
27
Jan
Jan
Guano is a fertiliser made from the accumulated waste products of birds, bats, and seals. The majority of bird guano originates from islands off the shores of Africa, Baja (Lower) California, and Peru that are home to cormorants, pelicans, and gannets in large numbers. All around the world, caverns contain bat guano. On the Isla […]
Agriculture, FAO, Farming, Government Scheme, Life in Soil, SDG Goals, Soil Basics, United Nation
Calling on natural defences to turn back banana pandemic
26
Dec
Dec
With no defence possible, the only solution for the banana industry was to cultivate a different banana variety called the Cavendish, which was naturally immune to Panama disease. In that way, the Cavendish variety rose to become the most traded banana crop in the world today. Unfortunately, the disease that causes fusarium wilt has mutated […]