ATI National Director Remelyn R. Recoter asks for updates about the Internship Program on Smart Agriculture for Young Farmers and the Research for Development and Extension (R4DE) Agenda under the Agriculture and Fisheries Regional Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) in Western Visayas.
BANGA, Aklan – An input session with the National Director, Dir. Remelyn R. Recoter, on the development of two transformative initiatives: the Internship Program on Smart Agriculture for Young Farmers and the Research for Development and Extension (R4DE) Agenda under the Agriculture and Fisheries Regional Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN) in Western Visayas.
ATI National Director Recoter and ATI Region 6's Center Director Mary Ann Ramos discuss the plans and implementing strategies for the upcoming initiatives.
During the session, Dir. Recoter shared her valuable insights on these significant undertakings, underscoring their importance in shaping the future of the region's agriculture. She highlighted the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture's vision for a "White Revolution," emphasizing the need to engage the youth in smart farming practices and drawing inspiration from Korea's successful model, Dir. Recoter stressed the importance of empowering young farmers with innovative technologies and advanced methodologies to transform traditional agriculture.
ATI Region 6 attending staff listen attentively to ATI National Director Recoter's inputs.
Furthermore, she emphasized the critical need to foster collaboration between local industries, private sectors, and academic institutions. This partnership would identify industry-specific skill requirements and align them with university curricula and training programs to ensure that graduates will gain the competencies demanded by the modern agricultural sector.
Ms. Mary Ann A. Ramos, Center Director, and staff involved in these initiatives attended the activity.
