Applications are now open for the EAsY Agri batch 3!

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 09:11

            The EAsY Agri Program is a college scholarship grant in support of the children of smallholder farmers and fishers who are inclined to agriculture, providing them equal opportunities to pursue a Degree Program in the field of agriculture and other related courses.

Degree Courses Covered

            At least four academic years of the scholar’s college education until the

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ATI 13 trains new Coconut Specialists in Caraga Region

Monday, May 15, 2023 - 08:00

Cristian Omila, Resource Person from PCA, demonstrated the proper establishment of a rhino trap- a biological control for rhinoceroses and coconut scale insects.

LOS ANGELES, Butuan City- Twenty-two (22) Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) throughout the region completed the coconut specialists training course conducted by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII on May 2-12, 2023 at the Balangay Hall, ATI Training Center, Los Angeles, Butuan City.

The training aims to capacitate and equip the participants’

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ATI 13 train IPs in Lianga, SDS

Friday, May 5, 2023 - 18:57

LIANGA, Surigao del Sur – Twenty members of the Indigenous Peoples participated in the Training on Root Crop Food Processing Batch 2 under the Gender and Development conducted by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII on May 3-5, 2023 at Mejares Farm.

This aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of the participants in root crop food processing technologies

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CSU reps present Rapid Appraisal output to SDS stakeholders

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 15:34

CAGWAIT, Surigao del Sur - Continuing the efforts of stakeholders to keep the Province-led Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Systems (PAFES) right on track, the Caraga State University (CSU) presented the result of the Rapid Appraisal on May 3, 2023 at the Kaliguan Beach Resort in this town. 

The said study is crucial in assessing the Local Government Units (LGUs) specifically in terms of

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IPs in AgSur learn root crops processing techniques

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 19:27

The participants with ATI-RTC 13 GAD point persons.

PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – To enhance the knowledge and skills using the available farm products of the community, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII conducted the Training on Root Crop Food Processing Batch 1 under the Gender and Development on April 26-28, 2023 at Hygeia IntegraMeds Center-FDAI.

This was participated by 20 members of

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Data management makes livestock sector reporting easier

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 17:13

Participants listen to Reymar A. Estafia, one of the resource persons and Planning Officer II of DICT-Caraga.

BUTUAN CITY – Giving importance of data management as well as ease in reporting in support to the National Livestock Program (NLP), the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII conducted its first batch of Training on Data Management on April 26-28, 2023 at MSC – Center for the Poor Inc.

This was participated by 24 livestock program coordinators and other

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CSU presents Rapid Appraisal result to PDI reps

Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 19:30

BUTUAN CITY- The Caraga State University (CSU), through its technical staff, presented to the Provincial and Municipal Local Government Units of the Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI) the result of the Rapid Appraisal conducted in the province few months ago. The study aims to assess the LGUs capabilities, readiness, and resources in relation to agriculture and fisheries extension services. The

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AgSur BBOs train on biosecurity, surveillance vs ASF

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 09:35

Participants collect blood samples for laboratory testing at Prosperidad slaughterhouse on April 18, 2023 as a hands-on activity on April 18, 2023.

PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – In partnership with the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Agusan del Sur in its war against African Swine Fever (ASF), the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) XIII under the National Livestock Program (NLP) conducted Bantay ASF sa Barangay: Training on Biosecurity and Surveillance for Barangay Biosecurity Officers

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SDN presents final CPAFEP to stakeholders, partners

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - 16:30

Surigao City, Surigao del Norte - The Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Systems (PAFES) continue to move forward in the province of Surigao del Norte after the final presentation of their Collaborative Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Program (CPAFEP) on April 18, 2023 at the Go Negosyo Building, Capitol Compound, this city.

The CPAFEP, a major PAFES output, is a

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ATI 13 holds mushroom prod’n training

Friday, April 14, 2023 - 20:02

Participants listen to Jason Dalapo, SRS II of DA-Caraga Region, as he explains key ideas in producing edible mushrooms.  

DEL MONTE, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur – Participated by 23 Agricultural Extension Workers and one farmer, the three-day training course on mushroom production was conducted on April 12-14, 2023 at Del Monte Lowland Rainfed Research Station (DMLRRS) under the Department of Agriculture – Caraga Region.

The training aims to capacitate the participants in the common propagation techniques of

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