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ATI, Knowledge Channel Hold Consultations for More 'AgriKids' Learning Videos

Monday, August 28, 2023 - 09:18

Some participants of the Knowledge Channel Training in the New Normal pose for a photo with KCFI officials.

 

DILIMAN, Quezon City—The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) successfully collaborated with the principals and teachers of selected Elementary Schools Division Offices (SDO) in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in developing strategies for new learning materials that will be used to inspire more students to take interest in agriculture.

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‘AgriTalk: 2 Easy Learning’ Offers More Value-adding Ideas

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 10:30

DILIMAN, Quezon City–After six years since the launch of AgriTalk, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) offers another set of leisure pursuits for “plantitos”, “plantitas”, and agri-enthusiasts all over the country through the “2 Easy Learning” series. 

This year’s AgriTalk brings another batch of two-minute instructional guides on various coconut, cacao, and beekeeping production and

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Integrated Farming Practitioner Shares Ways to Grow Coconut, Cacao, Coffee

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 14:17

Amparitas Integrated Natural Farm owner Engr. Ramon Barbosa willingly shares his knowledge and experience in growing and processing coconut, cacao, and coffee with other farmers.

DILIMAN, Quezon City—The use of animal manure and coconut husks to improve soil health is one of the techniques that Engr. Ramon Barbosa applies to sustain their four-hectare Amparitas Integrated Natural Farm in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

In an interview on “Agri Asenso” on DZRH, Barbosa shared how they ensure that the different components of their farm work together and support one another

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49 Young Farmers Off to Taiwan for Agri Internship Program

Friday, August 11, 2023 - 15:40

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Some 49 young farm leaders from the different regions of the country embarked on an 11-month internship program in Taiwan for their hands-on learning on advanced Taiwanese modern agricultural techniques. The internship is part of the Filipino Young Farmer Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT), a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture (DA), Agricultural

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More Than 300 Filipino 4-H’ers Join the ATI’s 70th National Farm Youth Convention

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 14:42

MALAY, Aklan -- More than 300 members of the 4-H Clubs  from the different regions in the Philippines recently gathered for the 70th National Farm Youth (4-H) Convention, organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).

This year's theme "4-H EVOLVE: Expanding the Value of Leadership and Volunteerism Over 70 Years of 4-H Excellence," focused on

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Seminar on the Development of Farmers' Cooperative for PH Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation with China

Friday, August 4, 2023 - 12:00

WUXI, China -  The recently concluded "Seminar on the Development of Farmers' Cooperative for the Philippines" proved to be a successful event, fostering knowledge exchange and cooperation between the Philippines and China in the agricultural sector. The seminar, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and organized by the Freshwater Fisheries Research Center

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ATI Sponsors Session at 10th PAA National Congress and Agriculturists Summit

Monday, July 31, 2023 - 14:33

DAVAO CITY—At the 10th Philippine Association of Agriculturists (PAA) National Congress and 2023 Philippine Agriculturists Summit, Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Director Remelyn Recoter delivered a presentation on "Transforming Agricultural Extension Delivery in the Philippines."

Two of the ATI's development partners, Greggy Saljay from GBS III Agro Farms in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato

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Mangosteen Grower in Cotabato Shares Value-adding Practices

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 14:42

Dr. Alfred’s Essentials, Inc. plant manager Engr. Asiel Nils Castillon shares their value-adding practices for mangosteen on “Agri Asenso” on DZRH.

 

DILIMAN, Quezon City—With its high nutritional value, mangosteen is not only well-loved as a fresh fruit but also because of its many applications in the food processing industry.

In a teleradyo interview on DZRH, Dr. Alfred’s Essentials, Inc. plant manager Engr. Asiel Nils Castillon talked about the products that they make using mangosteen.

“Our mangosteen capsules are our top

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47 Young Farmers Return to PH After 11-Month Internship in Taiwan

Friday, July 21, 2023 - 09:59

QUEZON CITY – Some 47 youth interns, who have recently completed the Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan (FYFIPT) this year, returned to the country for their Post-Training Evaluation and Re-Entry Planning Workshop. 

The workshop aimed to gather feedback and recommendations from the interns for program improvement, document their acquired knowledge, skills, and experiences

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Series of Cluster Techno Transfer Workshops Held for DA’s Masagana Rice Industry Development Program

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 16:46

QUEZON CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) gathered the different stakeholders for a series of Cluster Rice Technology Workshops under the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MRIDP) intended to boost the productivity and income of the rice farmers in the country.

The activity was participated in by the various stakeholders

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