TWO Visayan organic practitioners showcased their agribusiness and the technology they used at a breakout session of the Innovation Summit on Wednesday.
Eddie Bohol of King Eddie Bee Farm, which is based in Pardo, Cebu City, and Jotham Tanasan of the Joeltess Organic Farm based in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, gave tips on how to start organic farming and running the business. Both agreed that organic farming is not costly and recycling appliances can be useful and eco-friendly.
Bohol recommended that when starting a beekeeping business, there is the need to attend a basic beekeeping seminar and training.
His organization is willing to help and mentor beginners in beekeeping.
He added that it is okay to farm wild bees but it has a low production, unlike the European bees he farms, which brings 30 kilos of honey per season.
Bohol has been in the organic agriculture business for around 20 years.
Meanwhile, Tanasan has been in the organic agriculture for 18 years.
He favors organic farming because it produces zero waste. He uses junk appliances to grow organic food.
Tanasan said organic farming has its benefits like food safety, where products are chemical-free.
He strongly believes that organic farming means caring for the Earth, caring for the people, and preserving the Earth for the next generation. (Jencelee Angela Quirante, CNU Intern)