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Bukid Amara is a Learning Site for Agriculture and Farm Tourism Site located in Lucban, Quezon.
(photo from Bukid Amara Facebook page)

DILIMAN, Quezon City—Having a clear vision and master plan for one’s agribusiness venture is crucial for the long term, a flower farm owner in Quezon underscores.

In a radio interview, Bukid Amara owner and chief farmer Mike Caballes talked about some of the strategies he does to make sure that their business will last for many years.

“It is important to identify what we call the

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines—Aimed at increasing the adoption of cost-efficient and adaptable agricultural technologies in the country that will contribute in improving the yield and income of farmers and fishers, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) recently kicked off its webinar series on “Emerging and Mature Agricultural Technologies”. The series’ first episode was livestream in ATI’s

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DILIMAN, Quezon City—A Pinoy chocolate brand made from the cacao beans that are produced by farmers in Quezon is getting the attention of consumers within and outside the province.

The “Tangerine” chocolate products of the Four K Kakao Farm in Gumaca, Quezon is slowly gaining its local market which includes some areas in Metro Manila. 

“Our products are available for pre-order through

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DILIMAN, Quezon City – More than a celebration, the 36th Founding Anniversary of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) served as a commemoration of the Institute’s journey through the years and shared commitment towards modernization and reformation of the Philippine agriculture and fishery (AF) extension system.

ATI OIC-Director Remelyn Recoter underscores the need to be more aggressive in advancing new methods and initiatives in the provision of training programs and extension services to clients during the Institute’s 36th anniversary celebration. (photo by Clemente Gabion)

As part of the week-long celebration with series of activities, a program

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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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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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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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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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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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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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