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Villar provides agricultural aid to promote urban gardening in Marikina
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has donated 50 sacks of fertilizer and 24 packs of seeds to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Marikina City to help establish farms and vegetable gardens in support of the city government’s goal to achieve food sustainability amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance, provided through the Villar Social Institute…
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Agricultural practices for emerging commodities amid pandemic
By Fernan Angeles “The pandemic has greatly affected agricultural production and food systems. It has also emphasized food supply and its safety. Since hazards and contamination can occur in different stages along the production chain, it has become necessary to address food safety measures right at the farm level,” said Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director…