Davao City—  Growing coffee under coconut trees offers farmers an additional source of income through a sustainable and profitable agroforestry system. This integrated approach capitalizes on the partial shade preferred by coffee plants to enhance bean quality, while coconut trees optimize land use and resources, preserving biodiversity and soil health. The coffee plants, in turn, create a

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A. FOR FARM SCHOOL

1. Eligibility Criteria

Farm operator/owner of corn-based farming system, preferably LSA certified farm, or member of a con cluster; Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) registered; With at least one (1) hectare (ha) corn area. Must be in operation for at least one (1) year; Has internship program plan for 7 months; Has farm activities within.....read more

In an effort to reduce the Philippines' reliance on soybean import, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) conducted a Training of Trainers on Soybean Production for agricultural extension workers (AEWs) in Davao Region, aiming to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to boost soybean production effectively.

The 3-day training covered various

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BANSALAN, Davao del Sur— To further strengthen the implementation of the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI, along with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office-Organic Agriculture (DA-RFO-OA) Program, conducted a 10-day PGS training for 30 organic farmers and agricultural extension workers.

PGS is a locally adaptable

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As the defending overall champion of the 2023 Philippine National Farm Youth Convention, the winners of the 4-H Regional Youth Camp on April 3-5, 2024, are preparing for the 4-H Philippine National Farm Youth Convention on Siargao Island on June 18-21, 2024.

The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) at Datu Abdul, Dadia, Panabo City became an avenue for the

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MALITA, Davao Occidental— The ATI-RTC XI recently joined the Provincial Agriculture Office of Davao Occidental in a Joint Technical Review (JTR) to assess the Resource Assessment commissioned to the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST). This serves as the foundation for the Collaborative Province-led Agriculture & Fishery Extension Program

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NORTHERN MINDANAO— To keep livestock extensionists updated on the latest programs, technologies, and innovations, the ATI-RTC XI organized an Experienced-Based Enhancement program for 23 livestock extension workers in the Davao Region. This included field visits to various Learning Sites for Agriculture (LSA) and government institutions.

The journey began at the Philippine Carabao Center at

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The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) conducted a comprehensive management review on May 31, 2024, in preparation for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Surveillance Audit.

Led by the esteemed Center Director, Ma’am Alicia Rose Nebreja, the session delved deep into the significance of ISO recertification in embedding effective

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PANABO CITY, Davao del Norte– A total of 31 agricultural extension workers (AEWs) and farmer leaders from the Davao region successfully completed a 10-day Training of Trainers on Corn Production and Management, Harvest, and Post-Harvest Handling on May 13-24, 2024 at the ATI-RTC XI Training Hall.

The training provided participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in corn

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The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XI (ATI-RTC XI) successfully concluded the “Farmers' and Fisherfolk's Month” with a celebration that brought together partners and stakeholders, including farmers, youth, and ATI staff on May 24, 2024.

The celebration started with a welcome message from ATI-RTC XI Center Director, Ms. Alicia Rose Nebreja, who highlighted the

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