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200 More Rice Farmers Monitored through 4DFarms

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 16:33

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - The Rice Crop Manager Advisory Service (RCMAS) has proven to be an essential tool complementing the programs of the Department of Agriculture (DA). It has been instrumental in initiatives such as distributing fertilizer vouchers under the Rice Resiliency Program (RRP) and registering farms and farm lots in the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA)

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Biliran Farmers trained on Coconut-Coffee Farming System

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 16:22

BATO, Biliran – ATI-RTC 8 conducted a three-day Training on Coconut-Coffee Farming System (Batch 2) on October 16 to 18, 2024, at SofTea Garden, Brgy. Bato, Biliran. The activity aimed to equip farmers with practical knowledge and skills to integrate coffee farming into coconut plantations, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

The training, organized under the Coconut Farmer Industry

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Turning Trash into Treasure: Carigara Farmers Acquire Zero Waste Skills

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 16:35

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte – Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 invited individuals and beneficiaries of the Banana (Cardava) Enterprise Project of the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 8 (DA-RFO8) Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) in the Center to equip them with the knowledge and skills to process banana, utilize its by-products, and capacitate them

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Corn-fidence Boost: Ormoc Farmers Level Up their Skills thru FFS

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 15:05

 

ORMOC CITY, Leyte - The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 8 in collaboration with the Ormoc City Agriculture Office conducted a Farmers’ Field School (FFS) participated by the Ormoc City Corn Cluster Farmers Association, facilitated by Ms. Mae Rose Panta and Ms. Estrella Lanuza from the Ormoc City Agriculture Office.

Throughout the training, farmers engaged in

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Rice Farmers Gain Key Skills in Farm Business

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 14:47

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - The Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center VIII (ATI RTC 8) successfully conducted the second batch of the Training of Trainers on Farm Business School for Rice-based Enterprises from August 19 to August 28, 2024, at Hall C, VSU Campus, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte. The intensive 10-day training was attended by 28 rice farmers from the provinces of Samar and

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Strengthening Region VIII Rice Coordinators: Enhancing Rice Production Techniques and Expertise

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 13:48

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - ATI-RTC 8 conducted a 3-day activity on Rice Production Technology Updates and Valuing Lessons for Rice Coordinators in Region VIII on September 25-27, 2024 at ATI-RTC 8. The fifty-three (53) participants were selected rice coordinators, report officers and the six Provincial Rice Coordinators in the region.

The activity aimed to enhance the technical capabilities of

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Naval PWDs, Seniors counter challenges with health and wellness

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 09:15

 

Even with the challenges akin to being a person with disability (PWD) or a senior citizen, it is even more important to live a healthy lifestyle. Learning about health and wellness can be instrumental for PWDs and senior citizens to live meaningful lives and contribute more to society. When PWDs and senior citizens follow a healthy lifestyle regimen, it can  offset any worsening health

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Abuyog farmers train on coconut-cacao FS

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 16:49

 

 

Following recommendations on coconut-cacao intercropping can prove profitable for farmers.  Hence, capacity building on such farming system is crucial.

ATI RTC 8 conducted batch 2 of the Training on Coconut-Cacao Farming System with participants coming mostly from the Abuyog Cacao and Tropical Fruit Growers Association (ACTFGA).

To further capacitate the participants on

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Naval Farmers Master Cacao Grafting

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 14:13

NAVAL, Biliran - ATI-RTC 8, in partnership with the LGU-Naval conducted the 3rd batch for the Training on Coconut-Cacao Farming System in the municipality of Naval, Biliran on September 18-20, 2024. The activity brought together local farmers and agriculture enthusiasts who are eager to learn sustainable farming techniques especially on coconut-cacao production. The three-day training aimed to

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Culinary Medicine for Senior Citizens: A Flavorful Path to Wellness

Friday, September 6, 2024 - 14:25

 

BORONGAN CITY, E. Samar - This year's celebration of National Nutrition Month, observed every July, aims to create greater awareness among Filipinos about the importance of nutrition. It also aligns with Republic Act 9257 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003) and Republic Act 9994 (Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010).

In line with this, the Agricultural Training Institute –

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