The Department of Agriculture has earmarked P75 million this year to start an urban gardening program using Israel’s greenhouse technology.

The Department of Agriculture has earmarked P75 million this year to start an urban gardening program using Israel’s greenhouse technology. Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol calls the project Vegetable Gardens in the City. Under the project, the department will partner with local governments and tap urban poor families. Piñol said the initial target areas are Taguig, the bailiwick of President Rodrigo Duterte’s running mate, Manila, and Quezon City. Piñol said government will also encourage backyard vegetable gardening in both rural and urban areas, with the department providing technical, financial, and marketing support. Also on FOOD EVOLUTION DA offers P10M prize for cleanest coastal community 6 comments 2 months ago Avatar Lily Cagas — P10M is okay as long as cleanliness is maintained and not just on the day of evaluation. Most lgus will be hiring … Korean firms eye PH food products 1 comment 4 months ago Avatar James Braga — Good morning. Is there already an agreement or contract regarding this matter? Tamban fish found in shores of Zambo Norte town 1 comment 3 months ago Avatar Rowena Lawag Wills — ay kalami sa kinilaw....thank you Lord sa mga gracia... BFAR stands up vs China, sets up surveillance station in Batanes 1 comment 3 months ago Avatar SeaAngel1991 — A very good idea as a starter to an overlooked at and a long overdue responsibility of the national government …