With the goal of increasing the productivity of livestock system of coconut farmers, the Agricultural Training Institute-Central Luzon (ATI-CL) implemented a five-day Training of Trainers on Native Cattle Production and Management on July 31 until August 4, 2023 in Aurora.
This training was conducted at Fabros Cacao Farm and Nursery, Maria Aurora, Aurora in partnership with the Villar Sipag Foundation, Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and Provincial Veterinary Office of Aurora (PVET).
A total of 16 farmer leaders and 4 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) participated in the said training. The activity aims to increase the productivity of livestock system with emphasis on cattle production to motivate the coconut farmers and to utilize their coconut area for raising livestock as source of extra income.
The said training is one of the activities under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP). (MAPineda)
