Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Strategic Plan 2023-2028

In 2022, the DA-Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) crafted the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Extension (AFE) Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 through the collaborative efforts of various extension stakeholders at the national and regional levels. The Plan centers on the theme “Reframing Agriculture and Fisheries Extension and Advisory Services for Philippine Food Systems Transformation”. This anchors on the country’s long-term vision (Ambisyon Natin 2040) and the thrust of the current administration of economic and social transformation for a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient society (Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028).

Consistent with the National Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization and Industrialization (NAFMIP) 2021-2030, and DA’s Multi-Year Plan 2022-2030, the current AFE strategic plan lays the foundation of four main strategic objectives. These establishes extension services’ contribution to efficient production, improving competitiveness through agripreneurship, and ensuring nourishment among Filipino farm/fisher families and consumers. A cross-cutting strategic objective is also identified to strengthen agricultural extension institutions, and to address concerns on partnerships, resource generation, policy, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

The document will serve as a system-wide plan that will guide AFE stakeholders, especially policy makers, planners, and implementers, to focus their resources and actions for the attainment of the strategic objectives, and ultimately contribute in the achievement of the sector’s vision of a food-and-nutrition secure, resilient Philippines with empowered and prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.