To deepen the understanding of organic certification requirements, enhance compliance with accreditation standards, and boost the confidence of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups in the certification process, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA conducted a PGS Coaching and Mentoring session on April 8, 2025, at Ala Amid Bed and Breakfast, Puerto Princesa City
.....read moreA total of 25 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) successfully completed the training on “Data-Driven Decisions with the 4D Farms Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Tool” on April 2–4, 2025, at Magsaysay Hillside Resort, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro.
The first day was packed with valuable insights as AEWs learned from resource persons Mr. Erlan D. Pasana, OIC-Chief, and Mr. Daven
.....read moreTo enhance the skills of coconut farmers and Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in coconut farming, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA spearheaded the second batch of the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Coconut Production and Management, held at Aloha House Inc. in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, from March 24 to 28, 2025.
Three AEWs and 17 coconut farmers participated in
.....read moreFifteen Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) were equipped with basic competencies in extension services after completing the five-day Basic Agricultural Extension Course (BAEC) for Urban and Peri-Urban Coordinators held at Alaamid Bed and Breakfast, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, on March 24–28, 2025.
The BAEC aimed to enhance the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication
.....read moreTo enhance the knowledge and skills of farmers and Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in the establishment of cassava nurseries and the proper propagation of planting materials, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA spearheaded the Training on the Establishment of Cassava Nursery and Planting Materials Propagation at the Wency Amor Hotel, Buenavista, Sablayan, Occidental
.....read moreThe Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA conducted a Technical Briefing on Urban and Peri-Urban Gardening at the Senior Citizen Building, Brgy. Managpi, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on March 18, 2025.
Attended by 30 farmers, the briefing aimed to provide basic knowledge on urban gardening to urban dwellers and other urban garden enthusiasts.
During the one-day activity
.....read moreThe Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA spearheaded the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Coconut Production and Management at Harbour Chateau, Odiongan, Romblon, from March 10 to 14, 2025.
During the training, Ms. Cristina G. Magnaye, Training Specialist III, discussed the Philippine Coconut Industry Situation, the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), and its
.....read moreThe Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA successfully conducted the Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) today, March 12-14, 2025 at Hotel Marinduque, Boac, Marinduque.
The TOT aimed to equip agricultural extension workers and farmer leaders with essential digital skills, including the use of smartphones and social media, navigating e-commerce and
.....read moreThirty Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and farmers from different municipalities of Romblon participated in the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Lowland Vegetables with Emphasis on Bio-Pesticides/Botanical Extracts at the University Hostel, Romblon State University, Odiongan, Romblon on March 10, 2025.
This five-day training aimed to equip the AEWs
.....read moreTo enhance the knowledge and skills of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in formulating the Municipal Development Plan for Agriculture and Fisheries, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA conducted the Appreciating Local Development Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluating Towards Agriculture and Fisheries Prioritization at Lola's Healthy Farm Poblacion, Magsaysay, Occidental
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