The importance of sustainable agriculture and livestock production cannot be overstated, especially in rural communities where farming and animal husbandry serve as vital sources of livelihood. Recognizing the significance of equipping agricultural extension workers with the necessary skills and knowledge, the Agricultural Training Institute—Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1) recently
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ATI Ilocos cultivates AEWs as Trainers in Native Cattle, Coconut Production, Management
Monday, August 14, 2023 - 15:44Equipping Trainers for Success: Enhancing Rabbit Production through ATI Ilocos Region’s Training-of-Trainers
Friday, August 11, 2023 - 15:56The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) had a crucial impact on the global pork industry, leading to substantial losses in pig populations and disrupting meat supply chains. As a result, there is a growing need to explore alternative meat sources that can meet the protein demands of consumers. Rabbit meat emerges as a promising option due to its nutritional value, sustainable production
.....read moreCapacitating Farmer Leaders as BAHW in La Union: A Strive in Speeding- up Delivery of Veterinary Services in the Barangays
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 13:50The livestock industry provides a big chunk of income and ensures food security for the people. It is one of the major incomes generating activity in developing countries and is regarded as a means of reducing poverty. However, animals are often hit with plaguing epidemic which poses a big problem on the economy as well as the food supply to include African Swine Fever (ASF) which marks great
.....read moreEmpowering INSPIRE Beneficiaries as Agripreneurs through Sustainable Pig Farming
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 11:40The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) as the training and extension arm of the Department of Agriculture embarks to support the department’s initiatives to include the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE)- a program geared to calibrate repopulation and enhancement of the local swine industry and to recover the sector’s capacity to locally
.....read moreATI Ilocos Region produces Trainers of Coconut-Based Native Chicken Production and Management
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 09:30The Agricultural Training Institute- Regional Training Center 1 (ATI-RTC 1) had conducted the fourth Training of Trainers (TOT) under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan, dubbed as TOT on Native Chicken Production and Management on May 15-19, 2023 at ATI-RTC 1 Satellite Training Center, Batac City, Ilocos Norte.
This training is one of the initiatives in the CFIDP to
.....read moreRAFEN 1 prepares for the Network’s 8th RAFEN Symposium
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 16:44In preparation for this year's 8th Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Network 1 (RAFEN 1) Symposium, the RAFEN 1 member agencies held a second Quarter Meeting on June 30, 2023 at the Central Admin Conference Hall of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in Bacnotan, La Union.
The meeting was attended by 34 representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs)
.....read moreEmpowering AEWs, Farmer Leaders in Ilocos Region thru Coconut-Cacao Farming System
Friday, July 7, 2023 - 09:15Coconut and cacao are two tropical crops that have gained immense popularity worldwide due to their versatility and economic value. These crops have been cultivated separately, but recent advancements have led to the development of integrated farming systems that combine the cultivation of coconut and cacao. Since there is an average of 30-60 day interval in between the yielding of coconut
.....read moreATI Ilocos Region Capacitates Agricultural Extension Workers in Proposal Development for AF Projects
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 17:10In the pursuit of cultivating newly hired Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) as effective and competent field extensionists, the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center I (ATI-RTC I) capacitates them with both functional and technology-based competencies through relevant training programs to include the Training of Trainers on Project Proposal Development for AEWs. This
.....read moreATI Ilocos Region capacitates Frontliners of Extension Services as trainers of Coconut Products and By-products Processing
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 16:58Capacitating future trainers and implementers of farmer-level activities under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 1 conducted the Training of Trainers on Coconut products and by-products Processing on May 15-26, 2023 at Ima Integrated Farm, Brgy. Caparispisan, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.
The training was completed by
.....read moreATI Director RRR goes to Ilocos Region
Friday, June 23, 2023 - 09:57The National Director of the Agricultural Training Institute, Engr. Remelyn R. Recoter paid visit in Ilocos Region on June 14-15, 2023 to meet the workforce of the ATI-Regional Training Center 1 and farmer cooperators of different learning sites for agriculture (LSAs) and to attend various activities.
On June 14, the Center’s staff welcomed the ATI Director for a meeting. Among the
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