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Agriculture: The Backbone of the Philippine Economy

In a recent analysis by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), agriculture has been reaffirmed as the cornerstone of the Philippine economy. This sector, long recognized for its pivotal role in economic development, continues to play a vital part in sustaining the country’s growth. Significance of Agriculture Historically, agriculture has been a significant contributor to …

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Free Webinars on Fish Processing

Free Webinars on Fish Processing

These free webinars for 2021 are brought to you by Industrial Technology Development Institute under DOST. 𝗙π—₯π—˜π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—•π—œπ—‘π—”π—₯𝗦 𝗒𝗑 π—™π—œπ—¦π—› 𝗣π—₯π—’π—–π—˜π—¦π—¦π—œπ—‘π—š – January 26, 2021 – Fermented Fish Processing– February 26, 2021 – Dried Fish Processing– March 26, 2021 – Thermal Processing of Fish– April 26, 2021 – Smoked Fish Processing If you are interested …

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P 50-M allotted for Albay Farm Rehabilitation under PLEA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted funds to be used for the rehabilitation of farms affected by Mayon Volcano eruption. Due to the ongoing activity of this volcano, damaged has reached a total land area of more than 8 thousand hectares, affecting 10 municipalities in Albay. The amount of P50-M has been allotted under …

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ATI’s 2018 PDOC kicks off

The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) welcomed the new batch of trainees as this year’s Pre-Departure Orientation Course (PDOC) kicked off. For 2018, twenty-three (23) young farmers from all over the country will be preparing prior to their 11-month intensive on-farm training in Japan as part of the Young Filipino Farmers’ Training Program in Japan (YFFTPJ). …

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