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ATI Supports Global Zero Waste Movement through Organic Agriculture Campaign

Monday, January 30, 2023 - 18:29

QUEZON CITY – In support to the country’s sustainable climate solutions and the celebration of the Zero Waste Month, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) highlights various organic farming practices during the Organics Fair and 3R (Refill, Reuse, Repair) Revolution Program Launch.

Free information materials on organic farming are distributed to walk-in clients during the event to introduce and mainstream organic food production.

Various information, education, and communication materials on organic farming were provided to over 250

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Onion Farmer Highlights Importance of Keeping Crops Healthy

Friday, January 27, 2023 - 14:14

DILIMAN, Quezon City—Regular monitoring is key to a productive harvest of onion, according to a long-time farmer in Iloilo.

In a radio interview, 42-year-old Dexter Miague from Miag-ao, Iloilo shared some of his practices to make sure that his onion produce is of good quality before it gets to the market. 

“Onions are very delicate. It can get sick at any given time if neglected, and disease

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Chili Farmers Share How Extra Produce Do Not Go to Waste

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 17:00

JoRoss Farm's products include chili and garlic sauce.

DILIMAN, Quezon City—As a widely used spice that is packed with nutrition, chili is extensively grown in the country.

Jose and Rossinni Obligacion, respectively an electrical engineer and a nurse by profession, are prominent chili producers in Albay. In a teleradyo interview, they shared that one advantage in chili production is that it can be grown in at least 100 square meters of land and

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ATI Wraps Up 36th Year with New Thrust on Modernization

Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 19:10

The ATI sets the focus on modernization as it marks its 36th year.

 

DILIMAN, Quezon City—The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) continues to bank on the opportunities and possibilities of the ongoing technological advancements as it celebrates its 36th founding anniversary. 

With the theme “ATI LEADS: Innovate, Transform, Empower—Embracing Extension Modernization for a Progressive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries”, the ATI’s anniversary

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Urban Agriculture Brings Additional Food Source to Homeowners' Association in QC

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 15:52

NOVALICHES, Quezon City—An urban agriculture project in a neighborhood in Barangay Bagbag, Quezon City continues to grow and supplement the food supply within and its nearby communities.

The Kingspoint Homeowners’ Association urban agriculture garden was established in 2021 through the national urban agriculture initiatives of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and Bureau of Plant

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Wider Digital Agri Ecosystem Awaits thru DFP

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 13:06

Since its launch in 2019, the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) continues to expand in scope, contributing to a wider digital ecosystem in the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector.

A group of DFP and DAC4RCEF trainers collaborate for a rapid ideation session on digital agriculture brand as part of a series of workshops during the event.

This expansion was, particularly, evident during the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Logframe Review Workshop for DFP 101 and 102 and Digital Agriculture Course for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund

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ATI to Boost Youth Empowerment Activities, Support for Value Chain Development in 2023

Friday, January 6, 2023 - 16:56

DILIMAN, Quezon City—To help modernize the agriculture and fisheries sector, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) will focus on empowering more young farmers and enthusiasts this year through internship opportunities and credit support for agribusiness ventures.

ATI OIC-Director Remelyn Recoter shared this in a radio interview on "Agri Asenso" as she talked about efforts to further help

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ATI Conducts 2nd YAP Awarding Ceremony

Thursday, January 5, 2023 - 14:09

 

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) is steadfast in championing young farmers and enthusiasts through different enrichment programs and activities that highlight their skills, achievements, and aspirations. To wit, nine young agripreneurs were recognized during the 2nd Youth in Agripreneurship Program (YAP) Awarding Ceremony. This event marked another

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ATI concludes 2022 Binhi ng Pag-asa Program with 3rd youth summit

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - 10:52

QUEZON CITY – The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) concluded the 2022 implementation of the Binhi ng Pag-asa Program (BPP) with a third youth summit conducted from December 19 to 21, 2022 at the Axiaa Hotel.

The BPP National Summit and Year-end Assessment gathered more than 80 youth beneficiaries from eight covered provinces – Tarlac, Bataan

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Extension Partner Shares Fruit-based Drink Recipes for Holidays

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 13:26

DILIMAN, Quezon City—Making fruit juices and vegetable blends could be a good alternative to serving soft drinks during holiday feasts, according to MoCA Family Farm RLearning Center, Inc. owner Gigi Morris.

In an interview on the “Agri Asenso” teleradyo program on DZRH, Morris shared some tips in making juices and blends using fruits and vegetables which they usually prepare as welcome drinks

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