Manila, Feb. 4 -- Farm tourism sites are being developed in this city in partnership with farmers' associations to make visitors stay longer, an official said on Tuesday.

In an interview, city agriculturist Sheila Opelac said aside from tourism purposes, which generate livelihood for locals, the sites are also being developed to provide more opportunities for farmers to increase their income.

"Farming is an art and a business," Opelac said. "We take pride in these projects to improve the way of life of our farmers."

At the Todomax flower farm and vegetable garden launched in Barangay Sto. Domingo last December, farmers continue to generate profit from their "pick and pay" for in-season fruits and vegetables like watermelon, ampalaya, e...