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ATI-RTC I Develops First Batch of Farmer-Level FBS Trainers

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 15:47

The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in Ilocos Region conducted the first batch of the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Farm Business School (FBS) on August 5-16, 2024 at ATI-RTC I, Tebag East, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.

The training aims to capacitate the agricultural extension workers and farmer-leaders who will serve as FBS trainers in their respective localities. This undertaking is

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Reaching Out, Building Capabilities of Coconut Farmers: ATI Ilocos Region, PCA conduct Second Leg of Training on Coconut Production, Management

Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 16:58

As a continued commitment to reach out and capacitate more coconut farmers in the region, the ATI- Regional Training Center 1 and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) conducted the second batch of the Training on Coconut Production and Management for Coconut Farmer Organizations (CFO) in the Ilocos Region on August 5-9, 2024 at ATI-RTC 1, Tebag East, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.    

A total

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Empowering Coconut Farmers’ Organizations on Coconut-Coffee Integration towards Bolstered Coconut Industry in Ilocos Region

Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 14:49

Geared towards empowering coconut farmers to become more productive in farming, the Agricultural Training Institute , Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1), Department of Agriculture- Regional Field Office (DA-RFO), and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) implemented the second batch of the Training Course on Coconut-Coffee Farming System on August 6-8, 2024 at ATI-RTC 1, Tebag East, Sta

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Empowering Seed Analysts and Seed Inspectors toward Quality Rice Seed Production in Ilocos Region

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 13:31

The Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I) and the Bureau of Plant Industry - National Seed Quality Control Services I (BPI-NSQCS I) led a Training Course on Quality Rice Seed Production for Seed Analysts on July 29-31, 2024, at ATI-RTC I, Tebag East, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.

This undertaking is part of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)

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𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬’ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 16:18

The Ilocos Region marked a significant milestone in celebrating the 1st Regional Agriculturists’ Month on July 31, 2024, at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The event was spearheaded by the Philippine Association of Agriculturists (PAA) Amianan Chapter in collaboration with the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1), League of Municipal

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4 Young Farmers Return From Internship in Taiwan

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 10:45

After completing 11 months of intensive on-site farm training in Taiwan, the four (4) young farmers returned to Region 1. They paid a courtesy visit to the management and staff of the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1) today, July 29, 2024.

While sharing their learnings and experiences, they mentioned how the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in

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Empowering Coconut Farmers’ Organization towards Sustainable Coconut Farming Practices

Monday, August 5, 2024 - 10:07

In a concerted effort to boost the coconut industry in the Ilocos Region, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) conducted a comprehensive Training on Coconut Production and Management for Coconut Farmers Organization (Batch 1) on July 15-19, 2024 at Manalo's Integrated Farm in Brgy. Tipor, Bani, Pangasinan.

The

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𝐀𝐓𝐈 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 15:31

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI-RTC I) conducted the second phase of the Digital Farmers Program Farm Learn or DFP 103 for Rice on July 17-19, 2024, at the LG Agri-Tourism TVET & Assessment Center, Inc. in Rosario, La Union.

The training course was completed by 30 farmer leaders and youth from various municipalities in La

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Empowering AEWs and LFTs as Conduits of Agro-enterprise Clustering among Farmers in Region 1

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 13:10

 

Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan—The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI-RTC I) conducted four (4) batches of Training on Agro-enterprise Clustering Development for Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and Local Farmer Technicians (LFTs) at ATI-RTC I, Tebag East, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan. Two (2) batches were allotted for the AEWs and

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𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫-𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 11:10

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute- Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI-RTC I) concluded the first phase of the Training on Digital Farmers Program 101 & 102 Farm Learn on July 10-12, 2024, at the LG Agri-Tourism TVET & Assessment Center, Inc. in Rosario, La Union.

The training empowered 30 farmer-youths with essential digital skills tailored for modern agriculture

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