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

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REGIONWIDE. In the Philippines, corn, sometimes known as maize, is a major crop and a staple meal. It is important for nutrition, culture, and the economy and is grown throughout the nation.

Despite being a major corn grower, the Philippines has occasionally imported corn to suit domestic demand, especially when local supplies were insufficient. This highlights the necessity of developing plans

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Bamboo is a resource that grows quickly, is renewable, and is simple to cultivate. It is an incredibly flexible material with numerous use such as construction, clothing, food, and fuel. This wonderful plant grows in both tropical and temperate areas and is extremely durable, requiring no pesticides or herbicides to thrive.

Ingredients from the black bamboo stalk are used to treat renal

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Participants and members of the training management team smile for a group photo after the Technical Briefing on Selected ICT Tools in Rice Production

 

CENTRAL VISAYAS. Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. In order to meet the increasing demand for this crop, farmers must constantly adapt to new technologies that can help improve their yields and reduce losses

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Participants check the different varieties of cocao inside the Bohol Chocolate Farm

 

CENTRAL VISAYAS. Maximizing the utilization of land through proper intercropping methods is a crucial aspect of sustainable agriculture. The Coconut-Cacao Farming System is a prime example of a successful intercropping model. The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 7 (ATI-RTC 7)

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Members of the Peer Review Committee conduct a mock peer review in the farm of an OFPRAB member

 

Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. A batch of organic farmer-practitioners from Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, the Organic Farmer-Practitioners Association of Bayawan City (OFPRAB), completed a training on the Certified Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) Group Towards Accreditation as Organic

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Participants pose for a group photo, together with the ATI RTC 7 training management team,  after the completion of the training

 

REGIONWIDE. Picking the Right Need: Training on Proposal Development in ATI-7 Training Complex, Cabawan District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol was successfully concluded on June 15, 2023. A total of 20 agricultural extension workers and farmer-leaders  from

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Participants and members of the training management team pose for a group photo during their field visit in a mango plantation

CENTRAL VISAYAS. Farming is a significant source of livelihood in many parts of the world, especially in Southeast Asia. Among the popular crops grown in the region, mango is among the favorites for its sweet and flavorful taste. But like any other crops, mangoes

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Participants together with the training management team pose for a group photo after the completion of the training

 

CENTRAL VISAYAS. Last May 23 to 25, 2023,  some 19 agricultural extension workers from different LGUs in Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor attended a refresher course on inbred rice seed production and certification for seed inspectors. This was held at Ocean View Farm

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20 agricultural extension workers pay attention to the resource speaker

 

CENTRAL VISAYAS. 20 agricultural extension workers (AEW) from various local government units in Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor have participated in a training on “Think Before You Click: Training on Infographics” last May 23-25, 2023. The training, which was hosted by ATI-7 Training Complex in Cabawan

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