Marianne Antonio

Agri Asenso Explores Increasing Women Participation in Farming Through Training, Education

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 Fern Sebastian and Nina Resplandor, of Myriad Farms in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, said that various government interventions and resources in the sector are now gender inclusive.

Farmer-Businessman Tells Story of Blooming Cutflower Enterprise in Lowland Leyte

DILIMAN, Quezon City – A Leyte farmer is living up to the challenge of growing cutflowers in lowland areas, contributing to the overall local industry supply.

In the Agricultural Training Institute’s (ATI) latest “Agri Asenso” episode with DZRH, guest expert Jesus Felipe “Jongjong” Subingsubing, of JF Healthy Farm in Albuera, Leyte, shared his beginnings on cutflower production and enterprise.

ATI Kicks Off 35th Founding Anniversary Celebration

DILIMAN, Quezon City - The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) kicked off its 35th Founding Anniversary celebration on Tuesday with series of activities led by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar and ATI Director Rosana Mula.

Dar recognized the Institute’s efforts in agricultural development and emphasized the need for new mindset on capacity-building, focusing on supporting the agricultural extension system.

ATI Turns 35, Sees Future of Innovation Beyond New Normal

DILIMAN, Quezon City – After shifting gears in response to the ongoing pandemic, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) is now looking forward to bringing constant innovation beyond new normal in its 35th year.

Through its network of training centers and private extension partners, the Institute will remain at the forefront in the professionalization of the agriculture and fishery sector. This is particularly in strengthening the agriculture career system, education and training on agribusiness management, and youth and women empowerment.

Dar Swears in Mula as ATI Director IV

DILIMAN, Quezon City – After serving as the Officer-in-Charge since September last year, Rosana Mula on Tuesday took oath as the Director IV of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) administered by the Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar.

Mula replaced former director Alfredo Aton, who retired from service in 2021.

After the ceremony, she sat down for a quick dialogue with the Agri Chief on further directives and plans for 2022.

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ATI Today

Extension services continue to evolve. With the challenges that extension workers and farmers face, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) continues to explore various strategies to improve its efforts as the extension and training arm of the Department of Agriculture. In over 30 years, the ATI has celebrated various successes and learned from the lessons during hard times. Nonetheless, we are proud to be standing the test of time through the support of our partners and the clientele themselves. This is the ATI Today, more committed to bring you extension services beyond boundaries.  

 

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