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The first day of the Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) started today at ATI-RTC XI in Panabo City. This three-day training, running from September 17-19, 2024, brought 30 participants from cacao cooperatives across the Davao Region. The goal is to help them learn digital skills that they can pass on to local farmers. This marks the pilot DFP for cacao cooperatives

The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) officially launched the Gravity Irrigation Sustainable Agriculture Cooperative (GISA Coop) as a new Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) on September 10, 2024.

GISA Coop, located in Barangay New Visayas, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, is an active cooperative that

The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently honored outstanding gardens for their sustainable practices during the 2024 Search for the Best Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture Gardens at Southwoods Mall in Biñan City, Laguna. Among the distinguished winners, Cagape’s Crisp Green stood out as the 2nd-Runner up for the microgarden category, bringing pride to Region XI.

During the regional

"Farming is a profession of hope." — Brian Brett

In this generation, more respect is given to those who work in suits and ties. More often than not, farmers are looked down upon, and farming is discriminated against as a profession, even by the farmers themselves. Some farmers advise their children to avoid careers in agriculture and seek other professions instead.

While it is true that

A total of 31 Agricultural Extension Workers and farm partners from Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao City were trained by the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) through its Training of Trainers on Farm Business School (FBS) in support of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) on August 16-30, 2024, at Villar SIPAG Farm School in

The Integrated Learning Site on Agriculture-Cultural Holistic Herbal Healing Center (ILSA-CHHC), led by Tribal King Chaplain Colonel Datu Lito Dahines-Monreal Sr., visited Datu Abdul Dadia, Panabo City, on September 9, 2024 to seek guidance on how to further develop their farm into a recognized learning site for agriculture with the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI

Agricultural Training Institute XI leads the  45 representatives from Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur, including local government officials, employees, farmer associations, and Rural Improvement Club (RIC) members, participated in a two-day benchmarking activity on August 28-29, 2024. Led by Municipal Agricultural Officer Mr. Jonathan A. Conejos, the initiative aimed to gather insights and best

The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI conducted a three-day training on financial literacy from July 29 to 31, 2024 at the ATI-RTC XI Training Hall, Panabo City for  4-H and Rural-Based Organization members from across the region.

The initiative was designed to address a critical gap in financial management skills within the agricultural sector. Many young farmers and

The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI conducted a three-day training on financial literacy from July 29 to 31, 2024 at the ATI-RTC XI Training Hall, Panabo City for  4-H and Rural-Based Organization members from across the region.

The initiative was designed to address a critical gap in financial management skills within the agricultural sector. Many young farmers and

The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) played a significant role in the recent CFIDP Information Caravan, Medical Mission, and Regional Coconut Day held at Nabunturan Comprehensive High School, Davao de Oro on August 19, 2024. ATI-RTC XI was represented by Center Director Miss Alicia Rose D. Nebreja, who highlighted the institute's ongoing commitment to