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Kaganhao Farmers Association Wraps Up Beef Cattle Production Training

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 09:05

“Nais kong ipaabot ang aking pasasalamat sa Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), sa mga kinatawan ng Munisipyo at Probinsya, lalo na sa aming mga Resource Speakers. Talaga pong masasabi ko na "mission accomplished". Matagumpay po ang lahat. Gamitin natin ang ating natutunan, palakihin at alagaan nang maayos ang ating mga alagang baka.”

Ms. Remedios Robles conveyed this message on behalf

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PERA: Advancing Rice Farming Expertise in Occidental Mindoro

Monday, March 18, 2024 - 08:31

Twenty-three (23) Agricultural Extension Workers and two (2) Local Farmer Technicians from the municipalities in Occidental Mindoro successfully completed the Training on Productivity Enhancement of Rice Area (PERA) on March 11-15, 2024 at Lola’s Healthy Farm, Brgy. Poblacion, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro. 

Mr. Jay-ar B. Madriaga, Agriculturist II, and Mr. Jayson N. Erondo, Agriculturist

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Supporting Elderly Through Cacao Enterprise Seminar

Friday, March 15, 2024 - 16:15

To ensure that senior citizens are not overlooked in agricultural initiatives and to provide them with alternative means of livelihood, the Agricultural Training Institute in MIMAROPA conducted a one-day “Seminar on Cacao Enterprise Development” at the Municipal Hall, Bayanan, Pola, Oriental Mindoro on March 14, 2024.

Center Director Pat Andrew B. Barientos graced the opening program of the

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Stingless Bees: Buzzing Partners of Coconut Farmers

Friday, March 15, 2024 - 14:04

Aiming to improve the coconut productivity and increase the income of the coconut farmers in the region, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA conducted the Farm-Level Training on Beekeeping: Stingless Bee as Coconut Pollinator on March 12-14, 2024 at DosFour Dos Integrated Farm, Brgy. Ramon Magsaysay, Aborlan, Palawan. 

Mr. Lee S. Gaitana from PIA's Bee Farm, a certified

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Equipping Agricultural Extension Workers for Effective IEC Development

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 16:11

“The development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials is beneficial in the field of extension. Among the skills I acquired in photo editing, making brochures, posters, and videos, I have only just been able to apply them.”

This was shared by Ms. Elizabeth M. Hizole, Agricultural Technician from the Municipal Agriculture Office in Boac, Marinduque, during the closing

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Enhancing Staff Skills in Writing Content for Websites and Social Media

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 16:08

To enhance the Center’s presence on its website and social media, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA, through its Information Services Section (ISS), conducted the "Brownbag Session on Writing Content for Websites and Social Media" on March 12, 2024, at ATI MIMAROPA, Barcenaga, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.

“Mahalaga ang activity na ito, para mahasa ang kakayahan ng staff sa

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ATI MIMAROPA Joins in the Celebration of Women’s Month

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 16:19

 

To celebrate Women’s Month, all ATI-MIMAROPA staff gathered and conducted a brief program on March 8, 2024, at CAFÉ Hall A, ATI MIMAROPA, Barcenaga, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.

Center Director Pat Andrew B. Barrientos delivered his message during the program, emphasizing the significant role that women play in society and expressing his respect for their rights. He also stressed the

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Black Soldier Fly Farming Inspires Agricultural Extension Workers

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 15:39

“Akala ko ang Black Soldier Fly ay peste, pero ito pala ay asset,” said Mr. Nestor A. Rodriguez, one of the participants who attended the Training on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Production Technology for Agricultural Extension Workers held on March 6-7, 2024 at Lola’s Healthy Farm, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro. 

The BSF (Hermetia illucens) is far from being an ordinary fly. This extraordinary

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Promoting Good Agricultural Practices in Onion and Garlic Farming

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 13:05

Showing strong support and commitment to promoting food safety and ensuring the quality of onion and garlic produce in the MIMAROPA region, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA spearheaded a comprehensive “Training on Onion and Garlic Production with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)” on March 5-7, 2024, at CAFÉ Hall, ATI MIMAROPA, Barcenaga, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.

Mr

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Empowering Differently Abled Persons with Technical Skills and Farm Inputs

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 15:44

MAGSAYSAY, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO – Twenty (20) differently abled persons in Occidental Mindoro received starter kits, such as vegetable seeds and farm tools after attending the one-day “Seminar on Backyard Vegetable Farming” on March 5, 2024 at Lola's Healthy Farm Inc., Poblacion, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro.

Mr. Randy V. Balderas, an expert in vegetable production, served as the resource

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