To adjust to this situation, Arby Bautista, an event professional and co-owner of Bautista Nature Farm, turned to farm after his digital and events company was shut down during the quarantine period.
Combining farming and technology, Bautista started documenting his farming journey and posts them on his YouTube account titled Kuys Kiko Vlog.
FIELDWORK, LITERALLY
After visiting numerous destinations during events, this farmer decided to transform the family lot into a tourism site, given that he also sees its potential as a place for people to connect with nature.
The pathway going to the farm: Their goal is to maintain the farm and to protect the environment by not forming it into a concrete road.
In 2017, Bautista started developing their 37-year-old farm by initially turning it into a campsite until such time that their family has filled the land with fast-growing fruit trees and vegetables.
Bautista Nature Farm is almost a four-hectare farm situated in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan that offers accommodation as well as farming and camping activities like planting and trekking for guests. Presently, the farm does not charge any entrance fee as part of their promotion of the farm. From the access road, guests will have to trek for 30 minutes before arriving at Bautista Nature Farm.
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REMINDERS WHEN GETTING GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES CERTIFICATION FOR CORN FARMING
AS PER THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is a set of guidelines to ensure safety and quality in fruit and vegetable production. A webinar series hosted by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Central Luzon talks about these Good Agricultural Practices, particularly for corn farming.
FORMER SALES ASSOCIATE NOW RUNS HIS OWN SEEDLING BUSINESS WITHOUT OWNING LAND
AS OPPOSED to what many people think, one doesn’t have to buy a lot in order to start a farm business. Arnel Tandang, 50, operations manager and owner of AGT Seedlings Supply, proves that establishing an agricultural enterprise is possible even if you don’t own property.
SECOND TIME'S A CHARM: NORTH COTABATO FARMER FINDS PROFIT IN NATURAL FARMING
FARMING is one of the sources of income at Aleosan municipality, North Cotabato. Vicente S. Cornelio, Jr Tatay Sinon to friends, from Barangay Palacat is one such farmer.
PASSION FOR COFFEE LED A UK NATIONAL TO START A PLANTATION IN BATANGAS
COFFEE has become an important element in starting one’s day. A fresh cup can awaken the senses and help many face the day. Apart from this, the beverage has a wide range of flavors and aromas that people can change according to their preference. Still, the taste of pure, quality coffee can speak for itself even without sugar, cream, and other additions.
FARMING FAMILY TURNS COCONUT PLANTATION INTO THRIVING INTEGRATED FARM
THERE’S A SAYING THAT GOES, “the family that prays together stays together.” This can also be the same for the family who farms.
REVOLUTIONIZING PHILIPPINE FISH FARMING AQUACULTURE COMPANY GROWS TILAPIA IN INDOOR CONCRETE TANKS
WHEN ENGAGING IN BUSINESS, it pays to have a competitive edge or unique selling point to be able to rise above competitors in the market. These advantages can come in different forms such as products, services, and technology.
HOMEOWNER TURNS THEIR STORAGE AREA INTO A REFRESHING DINING AND GARDEN SPACE
A HOME holds a special place in Filipino culture. It’s both an area for personal relaxation as well as for entertaining guests.
TOUCHED BY THE SUN'S RAYS: BUKIDNON TRIBAL COOPERATIVE PRODUCES AWARD-WINNING COFFEE
THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BUKIDNON have been growing coffee for a long time, but it wasn’t until 2017 that their efforts were recognized on an international scale.
A PRIMER ON FREE RANGE CHICKEN PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PART 1: BREEDS AND HOUSING
CHICKENS are the main source of some dinner table essentials such as eggs and meat. To meet the large demand of products, most chicken farms breed their chickens indoors in wire cages or similar conditions to properly manage the layers or broilers.
Farming In Times Of Pandemic
One of the most pleasant surprises of the pandemic is the sudden trend of urban gardening and backyard farming. The scarcity of some basic supplies, coupled with the “stay at home” policy has encouraged people to get interested in growing their own food.
Nothing Goes Over His Head
Despite movie delays, Dave Bautista is bigger than ever.
Rising from the crisis
After another sorrowful observance of Holy Week, the message of Easter resonates louder: we can rise from this crisis, and there is hope that our lives will get better.
One more week of ECQ
With a running average of 12,000 cases recorded daily, President Duterte approved last night the recommendation of the government task force against COVID-19 to extend by another week, until April 11, the stricter enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan and Rizal.
‘Travel bubble' imposed in Metro, 4 provinces
No travel into and out of NCR, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan
Bypass road in Bulacan vies for best road project award in Asia
The 9.6-kilometer Pulilan-Baliuag Diversion Road in Bulacan is nominated as the best community road in Asia and Australasia, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) revealed on Saturday, March 13.
SMC to build 200-MW solar farm in Bulacan
Nurses look after a newborn at the maternity section of the Diaconesses hospital in Paris amid the coronavirus outbreak in France
Former settlers move into SMC-provided housing
Former settlers of a municipality in Bulacan have moved into newly built homes provided to them by San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
SMC to start construction of Bulacan airport
San Miguel Corp., the country’s diversified conglomerate, will commence construction of its massive P734billion airport project in Bulakan, Bulacan this month, SMC president and COO Ramon Ang said yesterday.
Face shields now required in commercial establishments
Wearing of face shields will now be required inside commercial establishments especially malls, as additional precautionary measure against COVID-19.
Scott Redding
I guess we had better start with some news then! I’ll be riding with Chaz Davies in the factory Aruba.itWorldSBK squad for 2020.