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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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Four things you need to do in Lake Sebu

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 15:39

A glimpse of the Sebul's square edible garden that consists of herbal plants. 

Known as the home of T’boli and Ubo Tribes, Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is booming to become one of SOCCKSARGEN’s eco-tourism destinations. Not only that, this majestic place has a hidden agricultural industry gem. If you plan to spend a vacation trip in this region, here are some things you need to include in

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From Flying to Farming

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 15:30

Capt. Bong shares his secrets on taking care wide range of agricultural products.

He used to drive an airplane and brought people to their dream destinations, today he opts to drive the source of people’s lives to their stomachs. He is Capt. James “Bong” Reamon.

Hails as the first Farm Tourism Site accredited by the Department of Tourism in Region 12 is Felicidad Orchard and Garden

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