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To ensure the approval and successful implementation of the interns' preferred organic enterprise, Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Institute VIII (ATI-RTC 8) conducted a 2-day seminar on business project preparation on August 30-31, 2023, at La Granja de Reyna Farm, Tacloban City, for the fourteen organic agriculture (OA) interns in Eastern Visayas.

The seminar was filled

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Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP) Phase 3 focuses on the farmer-to-farmer technology transfer and adoption. The farmer-scientist shares their expertise by teaching untrained fellow farmers how to generate and develop farming technologies based on their Phase I and Phase II learnings. Phase 3 emphasizes a sustainable farming system, together with crops and livestock production to increase

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SAINT BERNARD, Southern Leyte - The country's Department of Agriculture intends to revamp its agricultural sector, with particular emphasis on embracing digital agriculture. This strategy aims to empower farmers in making informed choices regarding the production and promotion of their goods. By adopting digital agriculture, numerous avenues for growth and advancement are made available to the

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - In its effort to boost the development of the coconut farming industry in the region, the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) demonstrated its continuous support for the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program (CFIDP). ATI-RTC 8 conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) specifically tailored

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - Demonstrating dedication to excellence and continuous improvement, the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) successfully completed its Midyear Review for 2023 on July 6-7. This activity was an opportunity for the organization to assess its Quality Management System (QMS) and align it with its goals.

In accordance with the recognized

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PAMBUJAN, Northern Samar - A group of 20 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and Agricultural Technicians (ATs) from Northern Samar actively participated in a training program focused on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) with an emphasis on the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) in rice farming. The training took place at Cortijo Del Valle Agricultural Farm in Pambujan, Northern Samar

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Benjamin Lagaday, Agriculturist I, interviews rice farmer in Naval, Biliran using RCMAS

Naval, Biliran and Maasin City, Southern Leyte saw significant participation from rice farmers during the recent Rice Crop Manager Advisory Services (RCMAS) briefings and deployments held in the respective areas.

In Naval, Biliran, a total of 95 rice farmers attended the second leg of the RCMAS Briefing and Deployment, which aimed to provide them with essential nutrient management

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Calbayog City, Samar – “Let us show the local government that we are interested to improve our lives. Here they are showing us that that they have good plans for farmers and processors like us,” Richard Baragenio encouraged his fellow participants. The Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) has noble plans for the coconut industry and the coconut farming families. Though

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 Baybay City, Leyte – Aging farmers, fewer agricultural extension workers, and less youth interested in farming are just some of the sad realities in the agricultural industry. The fast turnover of AEWs in Eastern Visayas prods ATI RTC 8 to continue developing the AEWs’ knowledge and skills in extension delivery system. Few for now but strong in terms of knowledge and skills delivery to

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The Department of Agriculture has plans to modernize the agricultural industry of the country. To do that, focus is given on digital agriculture as a means for farmers to make sound decisions in the production and marketing of their products. Digital agriculture opens various opportunities for the farmers.

To aid in this goal, ATI RTC 8 conducted 3 batches of the Training of Trainers

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