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BAYBAY City, Leyte- Corn, a vital crop crucial to the Philippines' agricultural landscape, recently took center stage in a comprehensive training initiative aimed at bolstering its production across the region. From March 4 to 13, 2024, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) organized the "Training of Trainers on Corn Production and Management," drawing 31

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Staff of the CDMS coming up with the root cause of a non-conformance issued to the section

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - In a bid to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ATI-RTC 8's Learning and Development Committee conducted a one-day refresher activity titled "Cracking the Cause: Mastering Root Cause Analysis" on March 25, 2024.

As a certified ISO 9001:2015 institution, this initiative aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of ATI 8 staff in Root Cause Analysis

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KANANGA, Leyte - On March 18-22, 2024, ATI-RTC 8 conducted a training on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) with Emphasis on Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) in Rice Farming. Integrated Nutrient Management is a holistic approach to managing soil fertility and crop nutrition, aiming to optimize nutrient use efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and improve crop productivity. In the

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BAYBAY City, Leyte – Proclamation No. 227 s. 1988, “Providing for the observance of the Month of March as Women’s Role in History Month” marks the month of March as National Women’s Month wherein every 8th is also marked as International Women’s Day.

Since 2023 until 2028, the recurring theme is:  "WE for gender equality and inclusive society." According to the Philippine Commission on

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PALO, LEYTE - This marks the sixth year of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). As one of the lead agencies of the Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF-RESP), the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) holds an interagency meeting and planning session for the RCEF Extension Component on February 21, 2024 at 4H-Hub in Candahug, Palo, Leyte

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - Local farmer groups in Eastern Visayas are taking steps to ensure the quality and integrity of their organic produce by undergoing a 10-day training on Participatory Guarantee System (PGS).

The training aimed to capacitate the participants on the establishment and operations of PGS groups consistent with the organic agriculture standards and corresponding technical

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte -ATI RTC 8 implemented the CFIDP Training Needs Assessment among stakeholders in the region in the last quarter of 2023. The assessment collected responses from stakeholders in the region which forms part of the basis for the future strategies and plans in line with the regional CFIDP program.

Results of the TNA were presented to the representatives from the local

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte - The Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center 8 (ATI-RTC 8) recently marked its 37th anniversary with a memorable event, "Legacy and Laurels" held on February 7, 2024. This significant occasion celebrated the outstanding contributions of partners who have played pivotal roles in providing extension services throughout the region in 2023.

Among

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BAYBAY CITY, Leyte – It’s high time for the ATI staff to recalibrate and physically prepare for the months ahead with a series of sports activities in ATIng Palaro. ATI-RTC 8 staff joined in the games for two weeks: Boggle, Chess, Sungka, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Badminton, and Volleyball. There were four teams, a mix of staff from all sections, and everyone was eager to participate during

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The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS/BAFS 07:2016)  was first revised in 2019 to align with ASEAN Standard on Organic Agriculture (ASOA) and update practices based on industry needs. This includes creating separate standards for crops and animals, addressing organic feeds, and specifying lot area requirements.

In 2023, three new codes of practice were released namely

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