TUBOD, Lanao del Norte– Driven by the mission to revitalize the region’s coconut industry, the Agricultural Training Institute–Regional Training Center X (ATI-RTC X) continued its role as a premier capacity builder through its specialized intensive training program.
ATI-RTC X conducted the Training on Coconut Nursery Management (Batch 1) under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) on April 28-30, 2025. The training was held at Loveloy Farm in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.
The three-day activity capacitated 30 local coconut farmers and enhanced their technical expertise and practical skills in nursery establishment. To better facilitate learning, the training included a series of lectures and discussions, with hands-on demonstrations and immersive farm visits.
Participant Rogelio Tagbo highlighted the impact of the program. He expressed, “dako kaayo among nakat-onan sa training nga ang husto ug maampingong pagpili sa dekalidad nga liso sa lubi usa ka importante nga pundasyon aron makapatubo og lig-on, himsog, ug produktibong mga punuan sa umaabot.
The topics were focused on nursery management techniques and practices that help increase seed germination success rates, and improve the overall quality of planting materials.
“Nasabtan namo nga ang sakto nga pagpangandam sa seed bed pinaagi sa limpyo, hapsay, ug hustong pamaagi makatabang pag-ayo sa maayong pagturok sa mga liso ug sa pagpalambo sa kusog sa seedling,” Tagbo further expressed.
By empowering farmers with these foundational skills, ATI-RTC X and the CFIDP hope to pave the way for a more resilient and productive coconut industry , ensuring that every seed planted contributes to the long-term sustainability and economic growth of the farming community in Lanao del Norte.
with reports from Xander Gevero.
