To boost corn production through modern technology and proper management, the DA-ATI CALABARZON in collaboration with the Local Government Units (LGUs) through the City and Municipal Agriculture Offices rolled out 15 batches of the Farmer Field School (FFS) on Corn Production and Management in the provinces of Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon.
Participants of the training were corn farmers from the municipalities and cities of Sariaya, Tagkawayan, Tayabas City (two batches), San Francisco (two batches), Catanauan, Agdangan, and Guinyangan in Quezon; Nasugbu (two batches), Batangas City, and Tanauan City in Batangas; and Calamba City in Laguna (two batches).
The FFS program aimed to promote sustainable farming practices, helping farmers adapt to shifting agricultural settings through hands-on learning. The program enabled farmers to build their technical and scientific skills to grow corn and other crops while using the right farming methods by combining theoretical knowledge with practical application in the field.
The graduates gained contemporary methods and strategies for planting and growing corn during the 18-week course, which took place from July to December 2024.
News by: Juvelyn Retrita
