In 2018, the Philippines was ranked seventh in the world for rice production. Being the staple food of Filipinos, rice is widely planted in most parts of Luzon, Western Visayas, Southern Mindanao, and Central Mindanao. Most of these areas consist of upland rice, which is farmed on hillsides in more mountainous areas, usually without flooding….
Tropical Farming
Realistic Benefits of Using Pesticides and Herbicides
Produce More Harvest with Lesser Land If we were in the 1800s, where the world population was just 1 billion, and there’s more land for a single person than there is today, then there would be no need to produce more from the available land. But with the steadily increasing growth rate of the world…
5 Most Extensively Grown Crops in the Philippines
The Philippines, which is a tropical country, is home to a rich line of crops that grow and are harvested year-round. In this article, we will look into the five most extensively grown crops in the country. Rice (Palay) Rice, the Filipino’s favorite staple crop, accounts for around 20% of the GVA (Gross Value Added) of…