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GOING BACK TO THE BASICS: The Fatima Ebanen Success Story

Wed, 06/29/2022 - 11:37

Fatima established and operates Novavita Integrated Farm with the help of her family and neighborhood. She dreams of a sustainable future for the farm.

Care is one of the most basic needs anyone or anything can receive. For farmer Fatima Ebanen, the value of caring is a foundation that she frequently goes back to, giving her organic farm a sound purpose. 

CHOSEN PATH
Fatima Ebanen of

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HUGH THE HOGS, THERE’S HOPE FOR BACKYARD LIVESTOCK RAISERS

Mon, 02/28/2022 - 10:26

As an active leader, part of the daily activities of Elma Pena is constant communication to its associates, the local government unit, and stakeholders of the swine industry.

For a woman who was struck badly by the pandemic, the backyard raising of livestock is still a profitable venture for Filipino families. It helps provide for their household needs and even helps in sending children to

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ALL ABOARD: The Robelyn M. Japsay Success Story

Fri, 12/31/2021 - 16:16

A boat is always on standby, ready to transport individuals and goods once the water rises.

Commuters would catch a glimpse of what seems like a brown ocean by the side of the road in Barangay Cogon, Sigma, Capiz. One would wonder how that came to be, considering there are communities that can be viewed from across the waters. Passersby can be perceiving it as a tragic effect of calamities

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IN WAYS MORE THAN ONE

Fri, 09/03/2021 - 16:15

Success is synonymous to spices. A vast Ginger plantation flourishes under Leo's care.

Felino “Leo” T. Remaneses of Mangan, Banga, Aklan is wearing few hats during his fifty-six years of existence. He is known to be an educator, industrial technologist specializing in metal and steelworks, was an Overseas Filipino Worker, and presently, a respected businessman. However, he is thriving in

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Saving Lives and Livelihoods: ATI@34 Launched the First Livestock Evacuation Center in the Region

Thu, 02/04/2021 - 17:00

From left to right: Municipal Agriculturist Ireneo Lumawag; ATI Region 6 Center Director Eden DLR. Bautista; Punong Barangaya Jomar Aplasca; and SB Member Speed Pelaez lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony that signals the opening of the first-ever ATI-CRA Livestock Evacuation Center.

What will you do when you see your pigs drowning? Save them immediately, right? But where will you bring them

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Former Dumpsite in ATI Region 6’s Grounds Transformed into a Pond for Tilapia Farming

Tue, 02/02/2021 - 14:04

Dr. Eden DLR. Bautista, ATI Region 6's Center Director, shows off the first tilapia harvest from "Atong Ugsaran."

In support of the “Plant, Plant, Plant Program” of the Department of Agriculture (DA), ATI Region 6 converts the former dumpsite into a pond for tilapia growing. It is located inside the Atong Ugsaran, which is an ATI Region 6's Urban Agriculture Garden that showcases different

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Different but Not Less

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 16:13

 

“Different but not less” – a famous line of the movie Temple Grandin. The line speaks to our tendency to compare our genetic deficiencies and physical differences. We tend to see ourselves as less than because of them.

Alexander L. Llamas is different. He looks differently. He speaks differently. He has genetic differences.

Inspite of this, Alexander found a way to channel his

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Swine artificial insemination facilities available now in the villages

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:06

The laboratory facilities where collected semen are being processed.

The “Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita” as the Department of Agriculture’s battle cry, envisions to make smallholder Filipino farmers and fisherfolks more prosperous, with the goal of doubling their incomes. Modernizing Philippine agriculture could be done with the use of relevant and innovative technologies and sustained

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Grow plants without a garden, the ‘Atong Ugsaran’ way

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 16:07

 

In this post, we will walk you through the ‘Atong Ugsaran’, ATIng Gulayan project at ATI-RTC VI premises in support of Urban Agriculture Program. The project aims to localize food production to make food available, accessible, affordable, and safe and provide additional income to urban areas.

Gardening is incredibly creative and a very rewarding hobby. Every garden is unique!

It’s

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Sweet Escape in Koronadal

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 16:00

Sir Boy Cordero underneath his most precious gem and the source of his coco sugar - the coconut tree.

Another School for Practical Agriculture in Region 12 is GerNil’s Farm owned by the Gawad Saka Awardee, Mr. Gerardo “Boy” Cordero in Brgy. Topland, Koronadal City. This farm specializes in processed coco products such as coco sugar and coco syrup distributed to major companies in Davao City

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