Category: Agriculture
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Soil painting winner urges land access, stronger support for Bukidnon farmers
MALAYBALAY CITY (02 April 2026/Bukidnon News) — An award-winning soil painting depicting the gathering of leftover corn has sparked calls for stronger government support for farmers in Bukidnon, where 27 percent of residents remain in poverty despite the province’s reputation as a food basket. Phel Picao Salmasan, a public school teacher and soil artist, won…
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Co-op support boosts Pangantucan farmer’s coffee success
MALAYBALAY CITY (30 March 2026 / Bukidnon News) – Coffee farmer Robelyn L. Salido begins her day before dawn. By 4 a.m., she is already preparing meals for her family and attending to household chores before heading to the farm. It is a routine she has followed for years. For 15 years, she and her…