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MARABUT, Samar – The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) conducted it’s yearly Excel Day with the theme “A Time to REFLECT (Rewarding Excellence in Fieldwork, Learning, Extension, and Community Triumphs)” on December 12-13, 2024, at the Layao Site for Integrated Farm in Marabut, Samar. This two-day event served as a platform to honor the contributions of

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The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) is an annual nationwide observance from November 25 to December 12. It calls for unity among all genders and sectors of society to finally put an end to violence in all its forms.

The Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 is actively joining the nation's 2024 18-Day Campaign to End VAW. The 2022-2027

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KANANGA, LEYTE— The ATI EAsY Agri scholarship allows children of smallholder farmers and fishers to pursue degree programs in agriculture and related fields. As ATI scholars, they are also provided with practical learning opportunities to hone their skill sets. 

Scholars gathered in a two-day activity that aimed to deepen their understanding of the Philippine rice industry, expose

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - The advancement in technology is a huge advantage for online marketing. It can be used in the promotion of agricultural products and supplies using online channels thus, increasing online visibility and reaching more potential customers.

With this, ATI-RTC 8 developed a one-day seminar for the farmers in the region. The activity aims to orient participants on the use

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - The Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training Center 8 (ATI RTC 8) concluded the National Rice Awareness Month celebration with RiceCycle: Upcycling Rice Wastes into Arts—a unique art contest that transformed rice by-products into extraordinary creations. The event took place on November 30, 2024, at ATI-RTC 8, VSU, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte.

Seven (7) talented

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - The Philippines is one of the largest coconut-producing countries and one of the leading exporters of coconut products.  About 80% of the country’s coconut products are geared towards the export market, hence, certifications such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are applied for by the Philippine coconut-based companies to ensure safe and quality products that are both

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The Department of Agriculture (DA)  aims to ensure a continuous and reliable supply of high-quality inbred seeds to ensure long-term seed security and enhance farm productivity, thereby contributing to rice self-sufficiency in the country.

Seed growers are pivotal in realizing this goal by producing and distributing high-quality inbred rice seeds. According to data from the Bureau

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ST. BERNARD, Southern Leyte - The PLDT and SMART Communications Inc. in partnership with the ATI-RTC 8 and the Saint Bernard Municipal Agriculture Office, awarded the DFP Farm Tech Package to the Tambis St. Bernard Farmers Irrigators Association on November 26, 2024.

The Tambis St. Bernard Farmers Irrigators Association (TSBFIA) was trained by ATI-RTC 8 last August 9-11, 2024 of the Digital

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HINDANG, Leyte – The Gulayan sa Paaralan program supports hunger mitigation initiatives in the country and enables students to have hands-on experience in crop production. The variety of available space in schools led teacher coordinators to utilize urban and peri-urban agriculture strategies.

Administrative Order No. 03, Series of 2022 or the Creation of the National Urban and Peri

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KANANGA, Leyte - Thirty (30) coconut farmers from Kananga, Leyte, participated in the Training on Coconut Production and Management, held from November 20 to 22, 2024. The training aimed to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve the productivity and sustainability of their coconut production.

Mr. Christian Anthony Gases Palermo, Agriculturist II of Philippine Coconut

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