The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center IX conducted two (2) significant training sessions on Social Mobilization for Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in Zamboanga Peninsula. The two batches aim to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to effectively engage communities in agricultural development initiatives.

Batch 1 was successfully conducted last

Chosen inmates of the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Jail attended a seminar on urban agriculture conducted by the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center IX (ATI-RTC IX) on April 23, 2024. The seminar focused on practical techniques for urban agriculture, including organic fertilizer formulation and backyard poultry raising, and provided inmates with the knowledge to cultivate

Dapitan City’s multi-awarded Cassava Growers and Processors Association, Inc. (CAGAPA, Inc), an accredited Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA), was showcased during the 1st Regional LSA Cooperators and Applicants' Forum held on November 14-15, 2023 at Villa Pablea Mountain Resort, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte.

A total of fifty (50) LSA Cooperators, representatives, and applicants from Region IX

To advance the communication and writing skills of the Local Government Units (LGUs) and Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center staff and to document the best practices and technologies in the LGU level, 41 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) were trained on Documentation and Packaging of Best Practices.

Generally, this training aims to educate participants on

ATI in Zamboanga Peninsula has officially launched five (5) Farmers' Information and Technology Services (FITS) Kiosks in barangays Camanga, Curvada, Tabuan, Luy-a, and Laperian in the municipality of Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, on July 3–4, 2023.

OIC-Center Director Gerry R. Pagarigan, together with the Information Services Section Chief Belly Joy A. Villazorda, Techno-Gabay Program (TGP)

With the aim to bring in the youths from the different area of the region to enhance their skills, knowledge and attitude as an effective member/leader of the 4-H Club, the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center 9 (ATI-RTC 9) conducted the 10th Regional 4-H Youth Camp, which was participated by around 80 delegates composed of 4-H members, 4-H coordinators and VLAP Members from

The long wait is over, finally the two (2) young farmers from Zamboanga Peninsula successfully completed the Pre-departure Orientation Course for the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ). A total of 23 young farmers coming from different regions nationwide were bound to Japan for the 11-month Internship Program for the batch 2023.

The send-off ceremenony was also

In the Philippines, it has been observed that the best practices for growing rice differ among fields and farmers. And fields vary in access to financial resources, inputs, and technologies. Since farmers need information to increase income for their specific rice-farming situation, there is a need to brief the farmers on rice crop manager.

With this, the Agricultural Training Institute –

ATI in Zamboanga Peninsula through its Techno-Gabay Program (TGP) turned over the Farmers’ Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center in Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, on June 15, 2023.

ATI-RTC IX OIC-Center Director Gerry R. Pagarigan, together with Municipal Mayor Avelino J. Yrauda and Municipal Agriculturist Lolito L. Palomares, led the ribbon-cutting and launching of the FITS Center

The Digital Agriculture Course for Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (DAC RCEF), which shares the same objectives and goals as the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and Smart Communications, Inc.'s Digital Farmers Program (DFP), will use DFP modules and incorporate the promotion of tools and applications for rice-related agriculture, including the Rice Crop Manager, AgriDOC app, Binhing