Thirty Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) attended the Training on Soybean Production and Postharvest Management at the Agriculture Training Institute - Regional Training Center 02 (ATI-RTC 02), Malasin, San Mateo, Isabela on  September 23-25, 2024.

The training aimed to significantly boost their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards advanced soybean production techniques, promoting more sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

Ms. Crystal Jade P. Julian, an Agricultural Extension Worker from LGU - Baggao, Cagayan said that the training was an eye-opener for her. “Soybean is not popular in our municipality since there are no growers or producers of this commodity. Being able to attend this training, it gave me idea and learnings as well as on how to grow a soybean - the challenges of growing a soybean and the benefits as well. This training is an eye-opener to us that growing a soybean could help the farmers to be more innovative and it will promote integrated farming,” she said.

The training applied diverse approaches  to accommodate various learning preferences and methods, ensuring efficient information acquisition. This strategy also promoted active engagement among participants, enhancing their understanding of advanced soybean production technology.

Further, the participants were able to visit the technology verification study of cassava plus soybean intercropping at the Techno Demo Farm of CVRC in Brgy. Aromin, Echague, Isabela. This hands-on experience enabled the participants to better grasp the topics discussed by the different experts from ATI-RTC 02, DA-Cagayan Valley Research Center (DA-CVRC), and DA-Regional Crop Protection Center (DA-RCPC) during the lecture sessions.