Search
Now showing items 31-40 of 41
Oil depot could displace fisherfolk
A proposed oil depot in Dumangas, Iloilo could displace fisherfolk and threaten food security, warned the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has thrown his support to the Bureau of Fisheries ...
- September 11, 2017
Vessel monitoring tech can save lives of Pinoy fisherfolk
Proper vessel monitoring can save lives and make fishing more sustainable.
Seven sailors drowned when a Filipino merchant ship crashed into the USS Fritzgerald in the sea of Japan last 17 June. The accident was caused ...
- September 25, 2017
Indian fishermen try new nets for healthier oceans
Sindhudurg, India - The fishermen were dubious when ocean experts suggested they could save their dwindling marine stocks just by switching to new nets. It took years for the UN Development Program to convince the fishing ...
- June 4, 2017
Aid for farming, fishing families in Cotabato
For the past four decades, the lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolks in some areas of Mindanao have been affected by recurrent displacement as a result of sporadic armed clashes. Through a $3-million grant from ...
- February 17, 2017
Showcasing latest developments and technologies on agri-aqua
The FIESTA on Jackfruit, together with pineapple, coconut, and shellfish showcases the latest developments and technologies generated by the country’s researchers and the potential opportunities that these commodities and ...
- August 30, 2017
'Zero arrests': No illegal fishing in Estancia, Iloilo?
The municipality of Estancia in northern Iloilo is known for its rich fishing grounds that attract poachers even from neighboring provinces and islands. But since January this year, no one has been arrested for illegal ...
- October 24, 2017
More patrol boats for coastal towns vs illegal fishermen
To bolster its anti-illegal fishing campaign, the provincial government is giving patrol boats to seven coastal towns. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the local governments of San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Oton, Barotac ...
- October 26, 2017
Skills, knowledge, resources for farmers and fishermen
The lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk in Mindanao have been affected by recurrent displacement as a result of sporadic armed clashes. The farming and fishing families in Mindanao are no stranger to both natural ...
- February 1, 2017
Who's afraid of farming?
As more and more people are opting to live in cities and would rather work in the comforts of air-conditioned offices instead of growing agricultural products and livestock under the searing heat of the sun, the country ...
- November 12, 2017
Seaweed chips have international potential
Have you ever snacked on seaweed chips that are crispy like banana and potato chips? The good news is that seaweed chips are now among Caluya, Antique's exportable delicacies. You see, with encouragement from Mayor Genevive ...
- December 7, 2017