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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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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.

Las

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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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