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ATI Holds Annual Assessment for Continuing Professional Development Program

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 13:52

DILIMAN, Quezon City—The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), through the Career Development and Management Division, together with its network of Regional Training Centers (RTCs), conducted its Annual Assessment for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for FY 2023.

Participated by the CPD focals from the regions, the activity magnified the importance of CPD in the ATI’s

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Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines Towards an Inclusive AF Sector

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 17:22

DILIMAN, Quezon City -- In a landmark move towards promoting gender equality in the farming and fishing sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) recently issued gender mainstreaming guidelines that would foster inclusivity and equal opportunities for all genders.

Known as the DA Administrative Order No. 09, Series of 2023, entitled “Guidelines

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FITS Kiosks Established for Information Access in 58 Barangays in Camiguin

Friday, March 1, 2024 - 16:10

Dir. Remelyn Recoter and Asst. Dir. Antonieta Arceo recognize Aida Chan, FITS Manager of Camiguin, for establishing 58 FITS Kiosks in the province, alongside the turnover of training equipment for PAFES. (photo by Joeven Calasagsag)

MAMBAJAO, Camiguin—In an effort to enhance access to agricultural and fisheries information for local farmers and fishers in Camiguin, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist has established Farmers' Information and Technology Services (FITS) Kiosks in 58 barangays.

This initiative complements the existing 82 FITS Kiosks located in other barangays, Learning Sites for Agriculture (LSAs)

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ATI Releases Schedule of Webinar Series for FY 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024 - 14:53

DILIMAN, Quezon City – The Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) is offering a new series of webinars for this year, featuring the latest technologies from the recent agricultural research development of various institutions.

Since 2021, the webinars have become one of the ATI’s ICT-based services to promote the emerging and matured agricultural

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23 Young Farmers Complete 11-Month Training in Japan, Prepare for Startup Agribusiness

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 17:05

DILIMAN, Quezon City — Another group of young farmers recently returned to the country after completing their 11-month training in Japan. The group, composed of 23 young farmers from the different provinces in the Philippines, participated in the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ) organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Agricultural Training

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ATI, IRRI Introduce New Free Course for e-Learners through e-Extension Portal

Friday, February 16, 2024 - 16:58

DILIMAN, Quezon City - A new course will be available for e-Learners this year as the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) team up for the hybrid course on Rice: Research to Production (RR2P). 

This will be available on the eExtension portal, particularly, for learners with basic knowledge on rice production. 

The course aims to equip

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ATI’s 37th Anniversary Celebration Culminates with Successful AgriAsenso Product Expo

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 13:43

DA Usec. Mercedita Sombilla and the ATI officials led the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the AgriAsenso Product Expo.

A successful three-day fair and forum culminated the 37th anniversary celebration of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), dubbed as AgriAsenso Product Expo and TechnoForum.

This event highlighted the latest products, technologies, and best practices of ATI-certified Learning Sites of Agriculture (LSAs) and accredited Extension Service Providers (ESPs).

Generating an impressive

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ATI, JAEC Hold SAVERS Study Tour for Agri Extension Workers, Farmer Leaders

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 17:06

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC), in partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), held recently a learning journey and orientation on Safe Vegetable Production Technology Dissemination and Vegetable Distribution System Improvement (SAVERS) Project for agricultural extension workers (AEWs) and farmer leaders from the different regions.

Some

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ATI in Cordilleras Awarded as Top-performing Center

Monday, February 12, 2024 - 12:05

DILIMAN, Quezon City—The Agricultural Training Institute’s (ATI) Regional Training Center (RTC) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) was recognized as the top-performing center for 2023.

ATI-CAR Center Director Charlie Sagudan received this award during the celebration of the ATI’s 37th anniversary. This is in recognition of their efforts in delivering training and other related

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ATI Eyes More Digi Agri Efforts through Partnership with Globe Telecom

Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 22:10

DILIMAN, Quezon City – In a move towards transforming the agriculture into a modernized, efficient, and more responsive sector, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) has forged a strategic partnership with Globe Telecom, Inc. to revolutionize farming practices through digital solutions. 

This is in addition to the existing digital agriculture initiatives of the Institute such as the e

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