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DA-BSWM experts are recommending the use of organic fertilizer in combination with inorganic fertilizer in rice production. (photo by PhilRice)

DILIMAN, Quezon City—To help minimize production costs in rice farming amid the rising prices of fertilizer, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is campaigning for the combined use of inorganic and organic fertilizers.

Under its program on Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS), DA bureaus and attached agencies, led by the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), are promoting “Abonong swak

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MIAGAO, Iloilo—The Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) piloted this year’s National Training of Trainers on Basic Leadership and Technical Skills for Small Water Irrigation System Association (SWISA) Officers and Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) last March 21-25, 2022 in this municipality.

 

 

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) are one with the nation in commemorating this year’s Filipino Food Month (FFM), highlighting the need to promote and preserve Filipino cuisine and delicacies in the entire food value chain context.

Visit the ATI’s Facebook and Instagram pages for this upcoming FFM Webinar Series and some other updates and announcements in line with the celebration.

A series of events is lined up to celebrate the country’s rich culinary heritage and also to enhance people’s farm-to

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines—The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), in partnership with the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Standards (BAFS), successfully conducted the Specialist Training Course on Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) last March 14-18 via Zoom, and March 21-25 at Villa Amor Hotel, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

 

Some of the participants interviewing an organic agriculture practitioner during the training's mock inspection in South Cotabato.

 

The 10-day blended training aimed to provide the

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DILIMAN, Quezon City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) partnered with GIZ through the Abaca Sustainable Initiative (ASI+) for further dissemination of knowledge products on abaca farming in the country.

GIZ turns over abaca farming knowledge products to DA, ATI and PhilFIDA during the culmination event of the Abaca Sustainability Initiative +. (photo by Daniel Nilo)

A ceremonial turnover of the said information materials, which will be used in support to DA and ATI’s efforts to boost productivity and

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PhilRice has developed gender-neutral machines for women farmers that are safe and easy to use. (photo by PhilRice)

DILIMAN, Quezon City—In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the role of women in rice farming and agribusiness was put on spotlight last March 19, 2022 in the 56th episode of the Agricultural Training Institute’s (ATI) weekly teleradyo program, “Agri Asenso”.

“Based on studies, women play different roles in agriculture and it also depends on the local culture. For example, in

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A participant in one of the RCEF Farm School activities in Myriad Farms gets a hands-on experience on mechanized rice farming. (photo by Myriad Farms)

DILIMAN, Quezon City – Access to training programs and development opportunities enables more women to participate in agriculture.

This was highlighted by two women farmers from Nueva Ecija, who served as guest experts during the Agri Asenso radio program of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and DZRH last March 5. 

Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Farm School owners

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A total of 77,052 beneficiaries from 57 provinces benefited from the knowledge gained from training and other capability-enhancement initiatives of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund - Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF-RESP) in 2021.

The training programs were focused on the production of inbred rice and seed, farm mechanization, and other relevant skills. The extension services were

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The Agricultural Training Institute is one with the nation in celebrating the gains achieved in gender equality and women’s empowerment this Women’s Month. 

Culminating the six-year recurring theme “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women”, the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) will focus on Filipino women or Juanas exercising their choices, taking chances to make their voices heard, and

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DILIMAN, Quezon City—The community-based urban agriculture garden of San Diego Elementary School (SDES) recently debuted as a merchant at the Department of Agriculture’s “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI). 

The SDES Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) teachers and non-teaching personnel started selling their harvested leafy green vegetables, fresh and

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