Comments on: What Is Organic Farming? (and Its Many Benefits)

By: nacho

nacho — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:35:36 +0000

hello! I am also interested into organic farming. I have read a lot of this organic farming articles. currently, We do have a parcel of land in our province that we are currently developing for food consumption and business in the future. Where can I get a brochure and or training/s for organic farming? So in that case it will help me develop my potential to be a farmer/businessman someday.. any input is highly appreciated..

By: Leo

Leo — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:50:42 +0000

@ricky, inquire from businesscoach or trc training centers for their next available schedule, contact details:
http://www.mixph.com/2006/03/trainings-and-seminars-institutions.html

By: ricky

ricky — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:17:04 +0000

Sir Leo,
Your article about organic farming is very informative and very useful for the people who wants to venture into organic farming.I am currently developing an orchard of durian,mangosteen,rambutan and lanzones here in davao del norte,which I intend to grow organically.Since I have a very limited knowledge about organic farming,can you please inform me on where I can attain seminars and lectures about how to make organic fertilizers and organic pesticides and insecticides? Thank you very much Sir and more power!!!

By: Leo

Leo — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:43:26 +0000

@ramon, it’s good to know that you are now practicing organic farming. for accreditation go to website of Organic Certification Center of the Philippines http://www.occpphils.org
you can also advertise your organic produce online at sulit.com.ph

By: RAMON

RAMON — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:33:54 +0000

Hi sir Leo,
Am a farmer from San Antonio, Zambales presently farming a 2+ ha land planting amplaya, panigang na sili, bell pepper, eggplant, squash, sitaw, tomato and comes Sept planned to go into Pakwan or Watermelon. Learned mostly fr internet-to name some sites are ALOHA FARM HOUSE in Palawan and EM RESEARCH Philippines, I am now presently using self manufactured organic inputs as basal and plant foliar such as: EM-1, EM-EXTENDED, FISH AMINO ACID(FAA)mixed wi EM, EM BOKASHI MANURE AND EM BOKASHI TEA, and EM Fermented Plant extracts as my pesticide, fungicide and plant hormone. I am selling my produced viggies same price as of those produced traditionally or using chemical based inputs. Can you help me accredit my farm as organic farm producing organic veggies, what are the requirements? And eventually assist me find market of my harvests wi higher price. Thanks n God Bless.

By: Leo

Leo — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:32:25 +0000

@janet, inquire directly from the following training centers for their next schedule:
http://www.mixph.com/2006/03/trainings-and-seminars-institutions.html

By: solraya

solraya — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:14:50 +0000

By: janet

janet — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:31:20 +0000

Hi… thanks for the info.. Where can I get or attend seminar training regarding organic farming.. I want to know more about that business while it seems not yet familiar.. I mean mukhang mganda market eventually. sa bulacan kkya anung klseng lupa ang kailangan..para maka pwesto n kmi… thanks a lot.

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:15:38 +0000

@ody nombre, check this post and follow all the links, all the information you need is there. read also all the comments for additional tips and advice.
http://www.mixph.com/2009/05/growing-mushroom-business-guide.html

By: ody nombre

ody nombre — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:49:35 +0000

hi can u send me thru my email add the step-by-step procedures on mushroom production (small-scale, backyard-type) thanks a lot! more power

By: sairamsal

sairamsal — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:59:23 +0000

It is not true that organic farming yields lower production. Yes there were instances where production declined but there were also instances where organic farming produced more than chemical-based farming. But taking into consideration effectivity costs, organic agriculture is a lot safer for everybody – the environment, the farmer and the consumer – but not to the producer, trader and distributor of chemical inputs. Their warning that we might not be able to meet the food requirements of our people is unfounded.

The unwarranted bashing on organic agriculture by these sectors led me to suspect that they have so much stake in the chemical industry. Take the case of municpal agriculturists who receive commissions for endorsing a chemical brand, the bureaucrat who has no faith in the technology generated no less than his peers, and include that government officials who resort to double-speak

By: Keiko

Keiko — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:16:25 +0000

Hi,

I’m interested to know where can I get organic materials that can possibly use in making shirts and other products

thanks

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:40:02 +0000

The government, private sector and producer associations each have a necessary role to play in promoting and facilitating marketing of organic produce. How the various pieces fit together in order to increase value and marketability of farmers’ produce is a challenge and will require additional work to make the system function properly.