ATI-RTC XII strengthens team with new appointments of Mr. Errol Chris Laspiñas as Agriculturist I and Ms. Gina A. Incognito as Administrative Aide VI. These appointments bring additional expertise and support to ATI-RTC XII, reinforcing the center's mission to enhance agricultural productivity and training across Region XII.

Mr. Laspiñas, in his role as Agriculturist I, will be instrumental in

On September 13, 2024, ATI-RTC XII successfully concluded the Training of Trainers on Farm Business School (Batch 2), an intensive program under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) designed to cultivate farm business acumen among Local Farmer Technicians (LFTs), farmer leaders, and Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from Region XII and BARMM. The 10-day training, which took place

In a recent hands-on training session for participants of the Season-Long Training of Trainers (TOT) on Corn, attendees delved into sustainable farming techniques for sloped terrains. The session, held at Barangay Saravia I, Koronadal City, focused on Sustainable Corn Production in Sloping Areas (SCOPSA).

A key activity during the training involved the creation of an A-frame, a simple but

At the recent national Culminating Activity of the Search for the Best Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Garden, held at Southwoods Mall in Biñan, Laguna, two urban gardens from General Santos City—Vergara Community Garden and Keisha’s Garden—brought pride to Region XII. These gardens represented the region as national finalists, showcasing innovative agricultural practices in urban spaces.

Verg

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) - Region XII hosted the 7th Regional Inter-Agency Technical Committee (RIATC) Meeting on September 12, 2024, bringing together representatives from multiple government agencies to review and advance ongoing projects under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP).

In her opening remarks, PCA Regional Manager

On September 11, 2024, participants in the Season-Long Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Crop Management (ICM) for Corn conducted their sixth Agro-Ecosystem Analysis (AESA), marking a pivotal point in the training as the corn crop reached 53 days after planting (DAP) and entered the reproductive stage. This stage is vital for determining final yield, making it essential for trainers to

On September 11, 2024, participants of the ongoing Season-Long Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Crop Management for Corn gathered in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, to participate in the Regional Varietal Trial on Corn for the Wet Season (Low Elevation). The event provided a unique opportunity to explore various technologies and evaluate corn varieties developed by leading seed companies

The third batch of the Capacity Building on Institutional and Organizational Management for Shared Processing Facilities took place from September 4-6, 2024, at the Coconut Small Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative in Brgy. Cebuano, Tupi, South Cotabato. Thirty coconut farmers participated in the transformative three-day program, designed to empower them with essential management skills to

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XII (ATI-RTC XII), under its Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), recently commenced the Long Season Farmer-Level Training on Coco-Based Farm Business School for multiple batches in BARMM. This initiative covers Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, and Lanao del Sur, while Batch 3 is

Tantangan, South Cotabato – The Season-Long Training of Trainers on Integrated Crop Management for Corn officially began on August 28, 2024, focusing on best practices in corn cultivation. The day opened with an immersive, hands-on session at the Department of Agriculture-Region XII Tupi-Research Outreach Station, where participants observed the corn breeding process firsthand. This practical