We coordinate diversified agricultural extension delivery systems for the local government sector and other stakeholders to facilitate the flow of information on technology and other services such as fund management, network establishment and systems for standardization and certification of extension providers that can empower the farmers and fisher folk to become more globally competitive
“Let’s regain RP’s grandeur via modern agri sector”
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Aggie Trends
With the immense challenge of managing the country’s agriculture and fishery sector put on his shoulders by President Benigno Aquino III, Agriculture Secretary-designate Proceso J. Alcala stressed the need for strong cooperation among DA family officials and staff to regain the country’s grandeur through agricultural modernization.
“Alam ko pong napakalaking numero ng ating mga mamamayan ang umaasa sa agrikultura. At alam ko kayo po ay mas maalam sa akin, ang mas nakakaalam ng mga detalye, kaya pagsama-samahin natin ito para sa lalong madaling panahon ay maisakatuparan natin ang pinapangarap ng ating Pangulo at ng buong bansa na ibalik natin ang ating bansa sa kagalingan sa pamamagitan ng agrikultura,” said the new DA chief, who served as a two-term Representative of the 2nd District of Quezon, during the turn-over of DA leadership, July 5, 2010 in Quezon City.
Former Congressman Alcala named as new DA Secretary
The helm of Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary has been considered one of the more difficult roles to fill in the President’s cabinet. One reason seen is because of the agriculture sector’s role in national development. Another reason can be traced to a result of a survey recently, that Filipinos expect DA to provide food for them.
So the man chosen to have the controls to one of the largest bureaucracy in the government should be able to understand these expectations and responsibility. Having the grasp on all the operations of the Department in the country would be an advantage as well as the experience of working in the agriculture sector. Fortunately for Department, Secretary Proceso J. Alcala boasts these credentials.
Philippine e-Extension Team in the US
Highlights of the Philippines's e-Extension Team's Visit to the US
- Agricultural Training Institute Team Visited University of Maryland - International Programs in Agriculture for a sharing on e-Extension (opens the Facebook page in popup window)
- RP Agricultural Training Institute’s E-Extension Program For Agriculture and Fisheries Lauded (opens a popup window)
- Photo Gallery: Picture Highlights of the e-Extension team's US Study Tour
- ATI Director Asterio Saliot gives a Seminar on e-Extension to USDA officers
- Ambassador Gaa Lauds the Philippine DA-Agricultural Training Institute’s E-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries
- Actual contents of the communiqué announcing the Philippine presentation to the Seminar on Using ICT to Deliver Extension Knowledge at the USDA Waterfront Center in Washington, DC
- Agricultural Training Institute team is welcomed at Cornell University Cooperative Extension's Urban Environment (opens the Facebook page in popup window)
- Philippines's e-Extension Program Team Presents at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City
- Photo Release: e-Extension Team meets with US Group on Electronic Extension Trends
- Actual flyer contents promoting the UN Learning Center workshop on Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to Design and Share Extension Knowledge for Developing Countries
- The Team's Schedule (May 14, 2010) at the UN's Division of Sustainable Development Learning Center (opens a popup window)
UP Prof Arao Trains Writers on Press Release, Technical Writing
DILIMAN, Quezon City ---- "Writers are made, not born."
University of the Philippines professor cum journalist Danilo A. Arao stressed this one- liner during the recent seminar he conducted -- the Seminar-Workshop on Press Release and Technical Writing.
Arao noted that " the secret to good writing is meticulous rewriting." Effective writing, he disclosed, is to use short and simple words and to read aloud one`s draft to identify errors in grammar and lengthy sentences. " A good writer is as good as his or her last output," Arao added.
ATI to Formulate Guidelines on Co-Financing Agreements with LGUs for AFE
DILIMAN, Quezon City --- The Department of Agriculture has recently directed the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) as its training and extension arm to issue appropriate guidelines and implementing rules and regulations for the execution of Co-Financing Agreements with the Local Government Units (LGUs) in financing agriculture and fisheries extension projects.
Secretary Alcala: Philippines a rice sufficient, food secured country by 2013
DILIMAN, Quezon City – In three years, the Philippines will no longer import rice.
This was the bold declaration of Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso “Procy” J. Alcala during his presentation of the Agri-Pinoy Program. Alcala explained the intricacies of the Agri-Pinoy Program, during the National Training of Trainors held at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).
The Agri-Pinoy Program will serve as the banner program on Agriculture for the Aquino Administration for next six years. The program mainly aims to fully end the importation of rice and achieve food security in three years.
New e-Learning Course now available!
We are pleased to announce another new course offering! This is the online course on Organic Fertilizer for Sustainable Agriculture. It is a three-module course that would take you through the methods of production and application of organic fertilizer for your own use.
Invitation to Bid
This is the official call for bids for the following:
- Supply and Delivery of Office Supplies and Printing Materials
- Repair and Improvement of Conference Hall
Supplemental/Bid Bulletins are hereby issued to modify/amend the items indicated in the Bid Documents, which have been agreed upon during the Pre-Bid Conference held last 13 August 2010.
