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Shallots are similar to multiplier onions, but smaller, and have a distinct culinary value. They can be eaten raw, cooked, chopped, or boiled. When cooked, shallots have a delicate onion flavor that complements but does not overpower other flavors. Shallots are good cash crops with a high return on investment.

The Philippines exports and imports shallots. In terms of shallot production

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Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economies of many countries, with the Philippines tagging it as its economy’s backbone. In the country’s agricultural extension system, the Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) serve as instrumental in bringing to the farmers array of research-based technologies and innovative practices geared toward improved productivity and income. One of which is the

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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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The 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

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The 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

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The 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

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The 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

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In 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)

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Coconut 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

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In 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

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