BARCENAGA, NAUJAN, ORIENTAL MINDORO - A ten-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice, Seed Certification, and Farm Mechanization concluded on March 1, 2024 at ATI-RTC MIMAROPA, Barcenaga, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. It had a total of 30 graduates, including farmer leaders and Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) cooperators/representatives from different clusters in the province.
During the training, participants were equipped with the expertise needed to produce high-quality inbred rice varieties and certified seeds through the concept of the Palaycheck System. They also completed many practical tasks such as Agro-Ecosystem Analysis (AESA), seed testing, operation of farm machines, farm planning and budgeting, and setting up MOET.
One highlight of the training was a microteaching activity designed to assess participants' understanding of the course material and improve their presentation and facilitation skills.
Moreover, the participants prepared re-entry plans for what they would do next after completing the training. These plans outlined their actions to ensure they apply what they learned in the training within their communities.
“Marami po akong natutunan tungkol sa training na ito, lalo na sa pagpapalayan. Napakasaya ko po dahil sa mga hands-on activities tulad ng operasyon ng farm machinery at AESA. Gagamitin ko po ang aking natutunan at iaaply sa aking farm” shared by Mr. Emmanuel Espayos of Green Gate Nature Farm in Palawan.
The training that started on February 19, 2024 received positive feedback and appreciation from the participants who are expected to implement the Modified Season Long Farmer Field School in their respective localities.
