A total of 24 Local Farmer Technicians (LFTs) from the different municipalities in the Province of Palawan attended the 4-day Capability Enhancement for LFTs: Updates on RCEF Extension Activities held at DosFourDos Farm, Brgy. Magsaysay, Aborlan, Palawan on August 16 – 19, 2022.
The training started with a discussion on farm planning and budgeting. After the lecture, a workshop on record keeping and accounting was facilitated by the assigned Resource Person (RP). The hands-on activity was appreciated by the participants, and they expressed their gratitude for it will help them in tracking their farm expenses and profit.
Also, the participants were refreshed on the nine (9) Key Checks of Palay Check Systems. Video clips were also played during the discussion to give the participants detailed information on key checks.
Moreover, they were also updated about the four components of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Program such as rice farm mechanization; inbred rice seed development, propagation, and promotion; expanded rice credit assistance; and rice extension services.
Overall, the participants appreciated the RPs from the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA for delivering the different topics about rice production. They were also very thankful for the conducive venue of the training.
Mr. Jayson N. Erondo, Agriculturist II, Mr. Jay-ar B. Madriaga, Agriculturist II, Ms. Joane U. Caringal, Agriculturist, and Ms. Shaina A. Casapao, Project Development Assistant I served as RPs during the training.
"Ako bilang isang matagal na LFT ay masasabi ko na napakaganda ng pagsasanay, sapagkat may mga kaalaman na ako dati pero mas nadagdagan ito ngayon ng mga bago impormasyon lalo na ang Palay Check System. Malaking karagdagan ito sa amin, na maibabahagi din namin sa aming mga kapwa farmers," Mr. Godofredo U. Rabaya, LFT of San Vicente shared.
The training was facilitated by the Partnership and Accreditation Services Section of the Center.
