Organic Agriculture (OA) Program
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is synonymous to the word innovating - to introduce, develop and improve something new; to move forward up. ATI Region IV A will continue to introduce new ways of providing quality extension services to the stakeholders in the CaLaBaRZon. No matter how far and difficult the trail or the route, the commitment and tenacity of the trailblazers (staff) will prevail and will move forward guided by the Institute’s MISSION and inspired by its VISION. ii Vision, Mission, Philosophy . iv The Six Thematic Programs. v Performance Highlights . 1 Regular Program. 3 Corn & Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP) . 4 High Value Crop Development Program (HVCDP) . 5 Organic Agriculture (OA) Program . 6 4H (Head, Heart, Hands and Health) Program . 7 Rural-Based Organization (RBO) Program . 8 Rice Program. 9 Livestock Program . 10 e-Extension Program . 11 Infographics . 12 Target vs Accomplishment. 14 Photo Gallery. .15 Glossary . 20 Annexes Annex 1. List of Activities under the Regular Program. 22 Annex 2. List of Activities under the Corn & FSTP. 26 Annex 3. List of Activities under the HVCDP . 28 Annex 4. List of Activities under the OA Program . 30 Annex 5. List of Activities under the 4H Program. 33 Annex 6. List of Activities under the RBO Program . 34 Annex 7 List of Activities under the Rice Program. 34 Annex 8. List of Activities under the Livestock Program. .36 Annex 9. List of Activities under the e-Extension Program . 37 iii Leadership excellence in agriculture and fishery technologies and knowledge management for a more proactive and responsive extension services. To ensure delivery of quality extension services in agriculture and fishery. Adhering to quality governance in extension and training, the ATI cultivates a sense of commitment and teamwork among its employees to ensure utmost transparency, accountability and partnership in its operations and to guarantee client-oriented, gender sensitive, demand-driven, cost- effective, proactive and participatory interventions. Generally, ATI is… … the overall manager of agriculture and fisheries training and extension of the Philippines … the lead agency for extension of the Department of Agriculture (DA) … the national apex organization that provides leadership for a unified and efficient agriculture and fisheries extension system … the lead agency for electronic extension for the agriculture and fisheries sector in the country iv ATI IV A is guided and in line with its six (6) thematic programs: 1. Enhancing Access to Knowledge Products and Services 2. Strengthening Competitiveness and Capacities of the Agriculture and Fishery Extension (AFE) 3. Expanding Partnerships in Advancing AFE Delivery 4. Scaling-up AFE Innovations 5. Strengthening AFE Stakeholders’ Capacity in Climate Change Adaptation and Readiness 6. Improving Enabling Environment and Quality Governance v Table 1. Percentage of Trainings and Activities per Program Livestock E-Extension 11% 2% Regular 25% Rice 15% Corn and RBO HVCDP OA FSTP 4% 13% 18% 7% 4H 5% A total of 188 trainings and activities were conducted from all the different programs including 3 School-on-Air (SOA) on Corn, HVCDP and Rice and 1 Season Long Training of Trainers (ToT) on Corn. There were 7,756 participants including farmers, Local Government Unit (LGU), State University and College (SUC), Non - Government Organization (NGO) Representatives, Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs), Rural-Based Organizations (RBOs), teachers, students, rural women, youth and including ATI staff. The top three (3) programs with the highest number of trainings and activities conducted were from: (1st) Regular Program - comprising of 25 % (48 trainings and activities) of the overall percentage of trainings and activities conducted; (2nd) OA Program with 18 % (33 trainings and activities); and (3rd) HVCDP with 13% (24 trainings and activities) amongst all the other programs. 1 Table 2. Number of Participants per Program 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 Most of the participants were trained under the Regular Program with a total number of 1,723 graduates. It was then followed by OA Program with 1,133 participants while 1,212 were interested and passed the trainings under the Rice Program. (see Infographics for the summary of trainings and activities, participants and budget per program) 2 Discussion during the Training on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Initiatives Regular program had the most number of trainings and activities this year with a total of 48 including 15 Farmers’ Business School (FBS), 1 Regional ToT on FBS, 3 Farm Tourism Support which was assisted in Amadeo, Cavite, Pagbilao, Quezon and San Pablo City, Laguna. In addition, 1 School for Practical Agriculture (SPA) was also established in San Pablo City, Laguna. P 6,841,516.48 budget was dispensed under this program. In preparation for the implementation of High Impact, Location specific, Need based, Goal directed (HILiNG) and Big Brother-Small Brother (BBSB) Program, ATI IV A staff underwent ToT on Social Mobilization and Participatory Rapid Rural Appraisal (PRRA) to enhance their skills and capability development. (see Annex 1 for the complete list of trainings and activities conducted in regular program) ATI IV A staff training prior to implementation of HILiNG and BBSB Program 3 Corn, as widely grown and produced in the Philippines, is considered as one of the most important staple crops for Filipinos and for some, a major source of income. Corn has also many uses not only as food to people but also as feeds to animals. It is very significant to be well-informed on the proper management and guidelines in producing, harvesting and post harvesting of corn by undergoing various trainings, workshops and activities. With this, ATI IV A implemented 13 trainings including 1 SOA Radyo Eskwela: Butil Kaalaman sa Pagmamaisan and 1 Season Long ToT on ICM Corn Cum Gap. Participants during hands-on training Launching of SOA on Corn in Quezon Inclusive also are 1 Refresher Training Course for FSTP and also 2 Phases on Research and Development Extension (RDE) training program in a Corn-based Production System for Sustainable Agricultural Development were conducted to help develop the capacity of farmers in corn farming. A total of 881 graduated from Corn & FSTP trainings. A budget of P 11,764,650.00 was allotted in corn program. (see Annex 2 for the complete list of trainings and activities conducted in corn program) 4 Vegetables and fruits contain high value of vitamins and minerals. It is important to maintain the quality of the products, thus, proper handling and management of postharvest are highly recommended and beneficial both for the farmers and the consumers. 24 trainings and activities were Radyo Eskwela teacher conducting lecture on SOA HVCDP undertaken with 1, 226 graduates. Several training courses on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) mainly for mango, vegetable and cacao were offered. 1 SOA Radyo Eskwela : "Proseso sa Agrikultura, Gabay ng Magsasaka" with 505 graduates was successfully launched and concluded. This program disbursed P 5,632,095.00 for all the trainings and activities conducted. (see Annex 3 for the complete list of trainings and activities under HVCDP) Participants during the Training Course on GAP for Coffee in Doña Jovita Garden Resort, Calamba City, Laguna 5 Organic can also be associated to natural and/or alternative. There are countless advantages and benefits when organic agriculture is already concerned. OA is an “alternative sustainable production system”. OA’s main role is to preserve and sustain the health even the smallest microorganisms from the soil to human beings by not using any chemicals, fertilizers and/or pesticides. Adopting the process of OA ensures the healthy productivity in farming without destroying the by-products. Through the effort of ATI IV A, 33 trainings and activities benefitted the 1, 133 graduates including 15 Farmers’ Field School (FFS) in OA production in selected municipalities in all the provinces of CaLaBaRZon. Most of the activities were focused on the training course in OA for various beneficiaries (AEWs, farmers, NGO and SUC representatives, rural women, youth, teachers and private organization). P 7,385,300.00 was allocated in this program. (please see Annex 4 for the complete list of trainings and activities under the OA program) AEWs during the Training Course on Organic Agriculture in Queen Margarette Hotel, Lucena City 6 ATI spearheaded the implementation of the 4H Club Youth Development Program through the help of different government agencies, respectivley the DA - Regional Field Offices (RFO) to encourage and power up the interests of the youth sectors to actively get involved in activities and projects mandated by ATI. The head, heart, hands and health of the youth are molded as they engage in programs prepared by ATI under 4H Club. 10 trainings and activities including 1 Local Farm Exchange and 1 Regional Farm Youth Camp were conducted with 338 4H Club members including 10 YES Scholars. The budget under this program amounted to P 2,690,293.00 (please see Annex 5 for the complete list of trainings and activities under the 4H program) 2nd Regional Farm Youth Camp in Bicol 4H Club Members during the Training on Postharvest Handling and Arrangement of Cutflower s 7 7 Under the Administrative Order No. 9, the DA assigned ATI as the National Secretariat and the Over-All Coordinator in handling and ensuring the participation of 4H Club and RBO in DA programs. ATI is commited in providing efficient extension services to RBOs through their involvement in different trainings organized by ATI. Participants during the Training on Pagsasanay sa Pagpoproseso ng Mais at Halamang-Ugat at Paggawa ng “Handicraft” para sa mga Katutubo ng Lalawigan ng Rizal at Quezon Through the efforts of ATI IV A, the institute administered three (3) Regional trainings for Pambansang Mannalon - Mag-uuma – Magbabaul - Magsasaka ng Pilipinas (P4MP), Rural Improvement Club (RIC) and Indigenous People (IP) and 1 Regional Consultative activity and 1 Insurance Coverage of Young Farmers .