TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite- Developing countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and among others are vulnerable to climate change. According to an independent survey company, the Philippines ranked third among the countries in the world as most vulnerable to the negative effect of climate change.

Climate change affects people, their settlements, communities, and livelihoods around the world.

Farmers experience changes in rain patterns or extreme natural events such as floods or droughts, which happen more often. Reduction of yield has been evident because of the and strength and frequent occurrence of tropical cyclones and incidence/outbreaks of pests and diseases, both in plants and animals.

Farmers as food providers not only to their families but to the whole country face these challenges every day. Recognizing the need to become more pro-active in adaptation and mitigation initiatives in agriculture, the Agricultural Training Institute Region IV-A conducted a three-day capability training course entitled "Magsasaka Siyentista(MS) on the Road: An On-Site Learning on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Initiatives in Agriculture" for the 14 MS last September 19-21, 2018 in Region III.

According to Dr. Rolando V. Maningas, the training highlights the innovations and best strategies and practices in climate change mitigation and adaptation of the selected farms in Region III such as SCOPSA, aerobic rice, and integrated and diversified farming. These farms supported by the ATI Central Luzon have been featured in their compendium of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies and Practices in Central Luzon.

“Ngayong training na ito ay medyo kakaiba dahil na-impress kami sa mga farm. Sa ngayon ay marami na naman tayong natutunan na magagamit natin sa taniman. Ganun talaga siguro ang magsasaka, bawat lugar na mapuntahan mo ay may natutunan ka,” shared Mr. Alfredo C. Corral, Magsasaka Siyentista of Cavinti, Laguna.

The 14 MS participants are currently conducting their respective technology demonstrations on Climate Information System Techno-Demo project.