To enhance agricultural extension services and empower farmer-leaders in Region XII, a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Native Chicken Production and Management was successfully conducted from March 18-22, 2024.

The program, held at the ATI-Satellite Training Center, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato, hosted 25 participants comprising Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and Farmer-Leaders (FLs).

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Twenty-five Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and Poultry Raisers recently completed a comprehensive five-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on Layer Chicken Production and Management. The training took place from March 18-22, 2024, at ATI-RTC XII in San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato.

The opening program on March 18, 2024, began with a warm greeting from Agriculturist II and Livestock Focal

In a collaborative effort to enhance community outreach and service delivery, the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan conducted a Joint Operations Harmonization and Networking for Barangay Promotion spearheaded by the DA-RFO XII in Brgy. Tasiman, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato on March 27, 2024.

The day began with a tree planting activity, the ATI-RTC XII under the leadership of OIC-Center Director

ATI-RTC XII through its Information Services Section flew straight from Tawi-Tawi Airport to Zamboanga Airport for coordination activities in Basilan Province.

Despite it being a half day, the team managed to connect with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Basilan and LGU-Lamitan City via their local radio station.

Key points discussed were CFIDP activities, including School On

Rice farmers from New Lagao, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat lined up to be interviewed on March 26, 2024 using the Rice Crop Manager Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Tool.

During the opening program, City Agriculturist Ivan Gerry G. Arzagon, L. Agr. expressed thanks to the eager farmers and answered some queries. Afterwards, RCM Focal Person and ATI-RTC XII Information II Jon Ian Belo

The Information Services Section of ATI-RTC XII had a fruitful day in Tawi-Tawi Province, engaging in diverse activities.

These included a 2nd Pre-Broadcast Meeting with the Philippine Coconut Authority-Tawi-Tawi for the Kasambuhan Ha Pagniniyog: School On-the-Air program on Coconut Production and Processing, an evaluation session for FITS Center Establishment in MAFAR-Tawi-Tawi, a coordination

RCEF Extension Program sa Dose| Congratulations to the 30 participants who successfully completed the 12-days Training of Trainers on Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice and Seeds and Farm Mechanization Batch 1 who graduated last March 22, 2024.

Throughout the program, various activities were conducted to enhance participants' skills and knowledge in agricultural practices.

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On March 21, 2024, at the SOXAARRDEC Hall in USM, Kabacan, Cotabato, ATI XII participated in the 1st ICT Cluster Meeting alongside seven other partner SUCs and agencies. This gathering launched the ICT Cluster, a new initiative by SOXAARRDEC aimed at fostering collaboration in Information and Communication Technology.

Key highlights included the unveiling of SOXAARRDEC's database management

The ATI-RTC XII, through its Corn Program, conducted a coordination meeting led by DMO II and Corn Focal Person Ms. Alma G. Camales today, March 22, 2024.

The primary focus of the meeting was to deliberate on the prospective participants and course modules for the upcoming three batches of Training of Trainers (TOT) and the Season Long TOT on Integrated Crop Management for Corn.

Additionally

South Asiatech College Inc., a Learning Site for Agriculture of DA-ATI RTC XII, conducted a Training Induction Program for the five batches of Farmers Field School. 125 scholars were enrolled last March 20, 2023, at Brgy. Luhib, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. 

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) South Cotabato, represented by the Scholarship Focal Person Ms. Janet Cortez