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ATI Intensifies Call to Support Local Farmers on NRAM, 9th OA Month

Monday, November 6, 2023 - 15:25

Dir. Remelyn Recoter and Asst. Dir. Antonieta Arceo sign the pledge of commitment during the NRAM and OA Month celebration. (photo by Karl Louise Salibio)

DILIMAN, Quezon City—The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) has kicked off the month-long celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) and the 9th Organic Agriculture Month at the Central Office, highlighting the importance of supporting local farmers and promoting organic agricultural practices.

With “Be RICEponsible” as theme, the celebration of NRAM seeks for the

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1st PH Durian Summit Sets Stage for Local Industry

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 18:44

ATI representatives manning the booth provide free reading materials on agriculture and promote Learning Site products during the 1st Philippine Asia Durian Summit.

To support the growth of the local durian industry, the Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC) in Davao Region participated as an exhibitor in the first ever Philippine Asia Durian Summit held at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City, on October 25-27, 2023. 

Food and non-food products from Learning Sites for Agriculture (LSA) were featured at the ATI's

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New Set of Trainers for SAVERS Technology

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:44

 

LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET - Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC) together with the Department of Agriculture through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) recently conducted the second batch of the National Training of Trainers of the Safe Vegetable Production Technology Dissemination and Vegetable System Improvements (SAVERS).

Some 25 agricultural extension workers and farmer

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Magsasaka Siyentista Lists Ways to Reach 10-ton Corn Harvest

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 14:56

DILIMAN, Quezon City—Correct practices in land preparation, cultural management, use of fertilizer, and weed management are key to an abundant harvest of yellow corn, according to a long-time farmer and entrepreneur from Tigaon, Camarines Sur.

In a radio interview, R2C Agri Farm owner Engr. Raul Carreras shared the accuracy and thoroughness that he observes when growing corn in their 50-hectare

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Farmer-Entrepreneur in Pangasinan Gives Bamboo-growing Tips

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:38

Lakay nga Lomboy Integrated Farm owner Karen Ostil-Principe talks about their bamboo-growing venture with "Agri Asenso" hosts Henry Uri and Karen Ow-yong of DZRH.

 

DILIMAN, Quezon City—With plenty of industry uses for bamboo, market opportunities for propagators in the country continue to expand.

According to farmer-entrepreneur Karen Ostil-Principe, owner of Lakay nga Lomboy Integrated Farm in Bani, Pangasinan, bamboo can be sold to those involved in construction, manufacturing fish pens, production of toothbrush, baskets and utensils, as well

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LeMMCAP’s Convention: Nurturing Agricultural Resilience, Progress

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 16:42

ATI Director Remelyn Recoter delivers her inspirational message during the 20th National Convention and Seminar Workshop of LeMMCAP.

BAGUIO CITY—This year, the League of the Municipal Agricultural Officers, Municipal and City Agriculturists of the Philippines (LeMMCAP) marked a significant milestone by organizing its 20th National Convention and Seminar Workshop for agricultural extension managers and workers after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The convention's main objective is to increase awareness

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ATI Network Explores Various Coco Industry Practices through PCA-ZRC

Monday, September 18, 2023 - 16:21

ZAMBOANGA CITY – To continuously improve the Agricultural Training Institute’s (ATI) implementation of training programs and advisory services for the coconut farmers and their families under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), a benchmarking activity was held at the Philippine Coconut Authority – Zamboanga Research Center (PCA-ZRC).

Some participants of the benchmarking activity examine the composition of Coconut Briquettes during their field visit in the non-food processing facilities of PCA-ZRC. 

Participated by focal persons and

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PLDT, Smart, DA-ATI continue to uplift Filipino farmers through inclusive tech

Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 09:35

PLDT and Smart, together with the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), continue to uplift Filipino farmers through inclusive technology under the Digital Farmers Program (DFP).

“We at PLDT and Smart advocate for digital inclusion in our programs, especially in the agriculture sector. Through DFP and our partnership with DA-ATI, we aim to reach more farmers and

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DA-ATI Holds Operational Monitoring for Young Farmers’ Training in Japan

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 13:22

TOKYO, JAPAN – The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), together with the Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC), conducted the annual operational monitoring for the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ) last August 24 – September 1, 2023. Part of the activity was the annual meeting between the two agencies to discuss the issues and

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2023 Sustainable Agriculture Forum Puts Spotlight on PHL Initiatives to Upskill Farmers

Friday, September 8, 2023 - 15:32

 

ATI Director Remelyn Recoter serves as panelist during the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Forum. (photo by ECCP)

MAKATI CITY, Metro Manila—Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Director Remelyn Recoter was one of the speakers and panelists at the 2023 Sustainable Agriculture Forum by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), with the theme "Agriculture for the Future: Innovating Agri-Food Systems to Accelerate Food Security", on September 7 at the Dusit Thani Manila.

During the

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