On December 17, 2024, the Information Services Section of the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center XIII undertook an extensive monitoring and distribution initiative for the Farmer’s Information and Technology Services (FITS) Centers across the province of Agusan del Sur.

The primary objective of this initiative was to ensure the effective functioning of the FITS Centers

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SAN AGUSTIN, Surigao del Sur - The Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center XIII conducted a three-day Year-End Assessment, Performance Review, and Management Review from December 9-12, 2024. The primary goal of the assessment was to evaluate the performance of the Center's implementations this year.

Teovelita Rodriguez presented the 2024 targets and accomplishments. Following

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BUTUAN CITY - In connection with the celebration of the 12-day campaign to end Violence against Women (VAW), the Commission on Population and Development Caraga, in partnership with the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC), spearheaded the first Gender and Development (GAD) Scientific Conference on December 5, 2024, at Go Hotel, Robinsons.

The event aimed to showcase research

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The Information Services Section (ISS) team of the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII pre-evaluated the three applications for the establishment of the Farmers’ Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center on December 4, 2024.

These applicants include the Municipal Agriculture Office of Lanuza, the Provincial Veterinary Office of Surigao del Sur, and

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Jason Paul Dads Jampac (right), ATI-RTC XIII ISS OIC-Chief, interviews Mr. Jose Alexander Purino (left) during the evaluation of Purino Integrated Farm's application for a FITS Kiosk.

GIGAQUIT, Surigao del Norte – On November 26, 2024, the Information Services Section (ISS) team of the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII, led by Jason Paul Dads Jampac, together with Ressell Angelie Fetalsana, visited and evaluated the application for a Farmers’ Information and Technology Services (FITS) Kiosk at Purino Integrated Farm, owned by Jose

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Province of Dinagat Islands - As recipients of the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) Package of Technology, the Cabalawan Farmers Association in Barangay Garcia, Libjo, conducted a one-day DFP 101 orientation on November 25, 2024.

Attended by members who had not participated in the June 2023 training of trainers, this activity aimed to equip them with essential DFP knowledge and skills such as

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Department of Agriculture Regional Executive Director Arlan M. Mangelen encouraged the youth leaders to include agri activities in their barangays. 

BUTUAN CITY – On November 22, 2024, the first Agri-Youth Summit was organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga Region, through its Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Services (RAFIS), at the Provincial Training Center in Agusan del Norte.

The event aimed to inspire youth engagement in agriculture by promoting participation in various agricultural programs offered by

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BUTUAN CITY - A total of 175 rice farmers attended the techno forum entitled Rise with Rice: Technology Forum on Rice Production Best Practices and Innovations, conducted by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center XIII in three provinces from November 27 to 29, 2024.

The events took place at three locations: the Municipal Agricultural Learning Center in Kitcharao, Agusan

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TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur - The Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII participated in the Agripreneurship Product Exhibit and Pitching, hosted by the North Eastern Mindanao State University – Tagbina Campus through the Department of Agriculture spearheaded by Faculty in-charge Nancy S. Doloriel.

With the theme, “Sustaining the Future: Young Agripreneurs for a

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BUTUAN CITY - In celebration of National Awareness Month this November, the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII conducted the "Be RicePonsible: Technology Forum for Rice Stakeholders" on November 15, 2024, at Robinsons Place Butuan.

The forum aimed to heighten awareness of responsible rice consumption, address malnutrition, enhance competitiveness, and

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