REGIONWIDE. Plant propagation in agriculture guarantees a steady and reliable crop supply. Plants with beneficial features can be multiplied by farmers, improving the plants' resistance, quality, and yield.
The genetic variety of plant species is preserved in part through plant propagation. Certain genetic features and qualities can be preserved for many generations by propagating plants.
With this, 19 trainees composed of 13 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and 6 farmers participated the training entitled Making More Plants: The Art, Science and Joy of Plant Propagation Training of Trainers (TOT) on Plant Nursery Establishment, Management and Accreditation for Coconut, Cacao and Coffee held at Pacheco's Inn, Poblacion, Ubay, Bohol on September 11-15, 2023.
The training aimed to capacitate the AEWs, who are able to deliver topics on the various steps, processes, and theories related to Plant Nursery Establishment, Management and Accreditation of coconut, cacao and coffee during the implementation of the farmer level trainings in order to complement the workforce of the Philippine Crop Authority (PCA) in the continuous production, distribution, nursery raising and field planting of planting materials.
“This training helps me to learn new things, especially about coconut and nursery establishment as a whole. It also helps me unlearn things I know from the past that are outdated and not applicable today. I will strive to extend to the farmers in our LGUs this new found knowledge. I hope this kind of training will continue to empower other farmers, private owners and AEWs and truly equip us in cascading the same information for our respective Local Government Unit (LGU)", expressed Kenneth L. Gumapac- HVCDP Technician, LGU Sibulan.
As part of their agreements, two (2) batches of farmer-level training shall be conducted by the TOT graduates on October 3-5, 2023 for Bohol at Ubay, Bohol, and October 10-12, 2023 for Cebu at Tuburan, Cebu, respectively.
In addition, graduates will serve as facilitators and resource speakers during these activities.
Plant propagation can engage communities in gardening, horticulture, and environmental projects. This involvement fosters a sense of connection to nature and promotes sustainable practices.
