MANILA, Philippines -- Watch for the release of the April issue of Agriculture Magazine this weekend and get a liberal dose about hybrid onion, rice and corn. There’s an extensive article by Pioneer Hi-Bred that says the future is Hybrid.

There is also the success story of a land reform beneficiary who received two hectares in 1995. He is combining hybrid corn and rubber tree production that has turned him into a millionaire many times over. He is Nelson Taladhay of Brgy. Masiag, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao.

Then there are the white onion hybrid growers in Nueva Ecija who became instant millionaires, according to a story written by Pete Samonte. These include Danilo Manuel of Brgy. Tugatog and Quirino Francisco of Brgy. Vega, both of Bongabon town.

Doable Agri  Projects – On Sunday, March 27, from 2 to 5 p.m., we will conduct a lecture on doable agri-cultural projects at the AANI Weekend Market at St. Vincent Seminary along Tandang Sora in Quezon City.

AANI Farm Tour – On Saturday, March 26, the AANI farm tour will bring the participants to the Santamaria Farm in Gapan, Nueva Ecija. This is a farm that grows mangoes, tilapia and malunggay. Participants will be able to buy newly harvested mangoes and newly caught tilapia at farmgate prices. The tilapia is P55 per kilo. Fresh tilapia from the farm will also be served at lunch time. Those interested to join should visit the AANI Weekend Market at St. Vincent Seminary in Tandang Sora, Q.C. for reservation.

AGRI-KAPIHAN this Sunday – The next Agri-Kapihan will be held on Sunday, March 27, at 8 to 11 a.m. at the courtyard of radio station DWWW, 23 E. Rodriguez Blvd, Quezon City.

The Agri-Kapihan is open free to the public. Timely topics in farming and fisheres are usually tackled in the forum by invited experts. Exotic fruit tree planting materials will also be available like imported makopa, imported mango, longkong lanzones, Rongrein rambutan and many others.