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25 AEWs Equipped with Swine AI Skills

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 11:06

In its continuing effort to enhance livestock productivity and support local swine industry development, the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI RTC I) conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Swine Artificial Insemination on April 21–25, at DA-ATI-RTC I, Tebag East, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.

The training was participated in by

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Pitch Perfect: FITS Staff Take on Proposal Writing Challenge

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 09:26

To strengthen the long-term sustainability of their services, managers and staff of the Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) Centers in Region 1 participated in a Training Workshop on Project Proposal Preparation held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at the Agricultural Training Institute–Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1) in Tebag East, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan.

The four-day

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ATI Ilocos Region Empowers INSPIRE Beneficiaries through Training on Animal Health Care and Management

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 10:15

The Department of Agriculture – National Livestock Program (DA-NLP), through the DA – Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI-RTC I), continues to allocate resources to address gaps in livestock health management in support of food security. As part of this effort, and to promote sustainable backyard livestock raising, the DA-ATI-RTC I conducted the third batch of

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25 AEWs Empowered with M&E and Data Skills in 5-Day Training to Boost Agri Services

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 09:42

Twenty-five Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from various provincial, city, and municipal Local Government Units (LGUs) across the region completed the Training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Data Management. This capacity-building initiative, organized by the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center 1 through its Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit (PMEU)

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Coconut Farmers in Bolinao Gear Up with Financial Skills

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 09:28

A total of 26 participants attended the Training on Financial Literacy for Coconut Farmers held on May 27–29, 2025, at MSTTAC, Barangay Concordia, Bolinao, Pangasinan. The training aimed to capacitate native cattle recipients with essential skills in financial management and budgeting.

This initiative was conducted in collaboration with MSTTAC trainers and representatives from the

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𝐀𝐓𝐈-𝐑𝐓𝐂 𝟏, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐜 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

Monday, June 2, 2025 - 08:14

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 1 (DA-ATI-RTC1), in collaboration with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Batac Branch conducted a Training on Farm Machinery, Equipment, and Facilities Operation, Utilization, and Maintenance, held on May 15-16 and concluded on May 30, 2025, at Brgy. Corocor, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.

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ATI-RTC I, PCA train Pangasinan coconut farmers, AEWs to become community trainers

Friday, May 30, 2025 - 09:31

In a joint effort to boost coconut production and enhance local nursery establishment practices, the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I), in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) on Coconut Production and Nursery Establishment from May 19 to 23, 2025, at Punta Riviera del Mar Inc. a newly certified

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Empowering Agricultural Extension Workers to Drive Farmer-Led Agribusiness

Friday, May 30, 2025 - 09:08

The Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI RTC I), through the Career Development and Management Section (CDMS), conducted the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Farm Business School (FBS) for Rice-Based Enterprise for Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) with FFS Re-entry Plans from May 19 to 23, 2025, at ATI-RTC I, Tebag East, Santa Barbara

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Commitment to Growth: Regional Partners Map Out Livestock Plans for 2025–2027

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 14:26

To harmonize procedures for livestock programs for 2025 to 2027, assess the effectiveness of current Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs), and advocate for future initiatives, the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I), in partnership with various agencies and stakeholders, organized a strategic planning activity on April 24, 2025, at the International

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Strengthening Rice-Based Enterprises through Capacity Building

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 09:54

The Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center I (DA-ATI RTC 1), in collaboration with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), conducted a five-day intensive training on Farm Business School (FBS) for Rice-Based Enterprises for farmer leaders from April 21 to 25, 2025, at Brgy. Ayaoan, Luna, La Union. The activity forms part of the support for

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