BILAR, BOHOL. Smart Agriculture Technologies (SATs) play a crucial role in modern-day farming by introducing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.

Farmers can now make informed decisions through the analysis of real-time data gathered from sensors, drones, and other smart devices. This data includes information on weather patterns, soil health, crop conditions, and more, enabling farmers to respond promptly to changing conditions and optimize their farming practices.

Thus, a Training on Smart Agriculture Technologies (SATs) – Phase 1: Digital Farmers Program (DFP 101 and 102) for Rice was implemented on July 17-18, 2023 and SATs – Phase 2: Digital Farmers Program (DFP-103 v.1) on July 25-28, 2024 both held at ATI-7 Training Complex, Cabawan District, Tagbilaran City with 20 farmer-youth tandems from Cabacnitan Farmer’s Association from Bilar, Bohol.

The activity aimed to enhanced the knowledge and skills of farmers and youths in the Digital Farmers’ Program (DFP).

“Nakakat-on ko unsaon paggamit og cellphone og unsaon paggamit sa gps. Nakakat-on usab ko sa mga agri-apps og unsay mga gamit niini para makatabang namo isip usa ka mag-uuma. Ang among mga nakat-onan, gamiton sa among kabasakan og itudlo ko kini sa akong kaubanang mag-uuma,” says Pedro Piquit, one of the farmer-participantss.

With a growing global population, smart agriculture is crucial for meeting the increasing demand for food. By improving productivity and reducing waste, these technologies contribute to global food security challenges.

SATs was implemented with a strong partnership with Bohol’s Office of the Provincial Agriculturists and the Municipal Agriculturist of the Local Government Unit of Bilar, Bohol.