From July 24-26, 2024, the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute – RTC XII conducted its second rollout of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Tool in support of the 4DFARMS initiative. Held at the ATI-RTC XII in Brgy. San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato, the program welcomed Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) partners, Local Farmer Technicians (LFTs), and

From July 15-19, 2024, ATI-RTC XII facilitated a comprehensive training course on seed testing at the BPI-NSQCS facility within the PhilRice Compound, Bual Norte, Midsayap, Cotabato. This specialized program aimed to enhance the capabilities of 15 seed analysts from Region XII and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through advanced seed testing methodologies.

The

July 25, 2024 — The first batch of participants in the Dairy Milking, Milk Processing, and Dairy Safety Regulation Training eagerly engaged in hands-on demonstrations at the National Dairy Authority's Satellite Office in Malungon, Sarangani Province. Under the guidance of Mr. Jayvee Emejas, participants learned to craft four value-added dairy products: Chocolate Milk, Dulce de Leche, Pastillas

The Agricultural Training Institute - RTC XII took part in the 9th Organic Agriculture Congress and Regional Organic Natural Expo, themed “Kabuhayang OA, Kinabukasang Ok: PGS Pinalakas: Para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” held at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City from July 23-25, 2024.

The congress opened with a welcome address by Dr. John B. Pascual, RTD for Operations, and brought together

Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte—The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XII (ATI-RTC XII) successfully completed its inaugural Farmer-Level Training on the Coconut-Coffee System under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) Program, held from July 22-24, 2024. The training aimed to enhance the income potential of coconut farmers by integrating coffee

The Season-Long Training of Trainers on Integrated Crop Management for Corn officially launched on Sunday, July 21, 2024, with a Participatory Technology Demonstration. This intensive program is designed to equip trainers with specialized knowledge and skills in advanced corn cultivation techniques, ensuring they can effectively support farmers in enhancing corn yields and sustainability.

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The first batch of the Training on Animal Herd and Health Management commenced on July 22, 2024, at the TESDA SOX Manpower Development Center in Purok Millango, Spring, Alabel, Sarangani Province. This 3-day training program, attended by 30 local farmers, is designed to enhance dairy farming practices in the region by covering essential topics in herd and health management.

Participants will

On July 3-5, 2024, the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center XII (ATI RTC XII) hosted the fourth batch of the Coconut-Cacao Farming Training at its main hall in San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato. This initiative, conducted under the Coconut Farmers & Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), brought together farmers from Tantangan, South Cotabato, and Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, with

The first comprehensive Durian Training Program kicked off on July 15, 2024, at the ATI-RTC XII Session Hall in Brgy. San Felipe, Tantangan, South Cotabato. Designed to harness the potential of durian for the agricultural sector, this program brings together 30 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) from across Region 12 for in-depth training. The curriculum covers postharvest handling, processing

The ATI-RTC XII hosted the Halal Program Halal Awareness Seminar and Mid-Year Assessment and 2025 Planning Workshop on July 9, 2024, at ATI-Satellite Training Center XII, USM Compound, Kabacan, North Cotabato.
ATI RTC XII OIC-Center Director Shirley L. Beldia warmly welcomed the participants while the National Halal Focal Person Engr. Mokles P. Buisan provided a comprehensive overview, sharing