ATI Cordillera

06/08/2026

🌱 Empowering Farmers for a Greener, Resilient Future! 🌾
The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center-Cordillera Administrative Region (ATI-RTC-CAR), in partnership with the PhilRice-Isabela, successfully conducted the "Thriving Ecosystems: Integrated Climate Adaptation, Disaster Resilience and Nutrient-Pest Risk Management Advisory – RCMAS in Flora, Apayao last June 24-26, 2026. Thirty farmer-members of the Flora Farmers Cluster Agriculture Cooperative (FLORACO) completed the 3-day intensive training focused on climate resilience, PhilGAP standards, and smart crop management.

Full article @ https://ati2.da.gov.ph/ati-car/content/article/bongbong-l-buli-e/flora-farmers-geared-climate-resilience-and-sustainable-agriculture-0

05/08/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍 | Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsusulong ng organikong pagsasaka at pagpapaunlad ng kabataang magsasaka, nagsagawa ang Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center – Cordillera Administrative Region (ATI-RTC-CAR) ng monitoring sa mga kalahok ng Youth Internship Program on Organic Agriculture (YIPOA) na kasalukuyang naka deploy sa iba't ibang accredited Learning Sites for Agriculture (LSAs) at mga sertipikadong organikong bukirin sa rehiyon. Ang aktibidad ay isinagawa noong Hulyo 27-31, 2026 sa Ifugao at Kalinga.

Layunin ng monitoring na masubaybayan ang kalagayan ng mga interns, matiyak ang maayos na pagpapatupad ng programa, at masuri ang kanilang pagkatuto at aktuwal na karanasan sa larangan ng organikong agrikultura. Kabilang din sa isinagawang pagbisita ang pakikipagpulong sa mga farm mentors upang alamin ang progreso ng bawat intern, mga gawaing kanilang isinasagawa, at mga hamong kanilang kinakaharap sa araw-araw na pagsasanay.

Sa isinagawang monitoring, ibinahagi ng mga farm mentors na aktibong nakikibahagi ang mga interns sa iba't ibang gawaing pangbukid tulad ng paghahanda ng taniman, paggawa ng organikong pataba, pamamahala ng pananim, pag-aalaga ng mga hayop, pest management gamit ang natural na pamamaraan, at pag-iingat ng mga farm records.

Ang Youth Internship Program on Organic Agriculture ay hindi lamang naglalayong magbigay ng praktikal na karanasan sa mga kabataan kundi hikayatin din silang maging mga susunod na lider at tagapagtaguyod ng ligtas, sustenable, at makakalikasang sistema ng pagsasaka.//

05/08/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍
Cordillera Administrative Region Tropical Cyclone: Tropical Depression "Luis"

LUIS MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT REMAINS STATIONARY OVER THE SEA EAST OF AURORA.

Based on DOST-PAGASA Bulletin #07 issued at 05:00 AM, August 03, 2026, the following hazards are expected in Cordillera Administrative Region:

HEAVY RAINFALL OUTLOOK (Today):
Moderate to Heavy Rains (50-100 mm): Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga due to TC Luis
No Heavy Rainfall Outlook: the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region Province However, these areas may still experience Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to TC Luis

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL:
the eastern and southern portions of Apayao (Flora, Santa Marcela, Conner, Pudtol, Luna),
the eastern portion of Kalinga (City of Tabuk, Tanudan, Pinukpuk, Rizal)
the eastern portion of Mountain Province (Paracelis, Natonin)
the eastern portion of Ifugao (Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista)

Agricultural Impact Outlook Due to Tropical Cyclone Luis, the agricultural impact are the following:
• Livestock mortaility
• Occurence of Pest and Diseases
• Damage to livestock and poultry shelters
• Crop Damage due to submerge/lodging and strong winds
• reduced crop yield
• delayed planting and harvesting
• damage to irrigation system and production and post harvesting facilities
• Price Fluctuation
• Rain-induced landslides/erosion to farmlands

Recommendations:
• Monitor weather forecasts and adjust planting schedules accordingly.
• Use early-maturing or resilient seed varieties to adapt to changes in planting schedules with minimal yield loss.
• Protect young seedlings from strong winds and heavy rain by constructing temporary windbreaks and ensuring proper drainage.
• Replant direct-seeded rice if damage is severe, and use high-quality seeds to promote quicker recovery.
• Maintain well-functioning drainage systems to prevent waterlogging.
• Manage water levels carefully after the typhoon, allowing excess water to drain while keeping optimal water depth for rice growth.
• Regularly monitor and adjust field conditions to minimize root suffocation and nutrient loss, aiding in crop recovery.
• Perform early harvesting, if possible to lessen potential loss
-Harvest and store rainwater for use during dry periods

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL: https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/severe-weather-bulletin

HEAVY RAINFALL OUTLOOK: https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/weather/weather-advisory

Source: DOST-PAGASA

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

READ | PSA, DA strengthen data partnership to support food security and evidence-based agricultural decisions

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) strengthened its partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to further enhance the quality, timeliness, and use of agriculture and fisheries data in support of evidence-based decisions and national food security efforts.

Among the key areas discussed were improving data collection, sharing, and management to support the formulation of policies and programs for agriculture and fisheries sectors.

By strengthening collaboration and improving the country's agricultural data systems, the PSA and the DA aim to provide policymakers, local governments, and stakeholders with reliable information that supports better decisions for farmers, fisherfolk, and the Filipino people.

Read the full story here ⬇️
https://psa.gov.ph/node/1684083963

05/08/2026

𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐠-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐠

Pumirma ang Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) ng partnership sa Mitsui ng Japan upang subukan ang nanotechnology sa pagtatanim ng niyog, isang hakbang tungo sa pangarap ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. para sa moderno, gamit ang teknolohiya at likas-kayang sektor ng agrikultura na magpapalakas sa produksiyon at mapahusay ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka.

Ang Memorandum Agreement na pinirmahan noong July 27 matapos ang walong buwang negosasyon, magkakaroon ng dalawang taong pagsubok sa taniman ang dalawang partido upang madetermina kung ang modernong teknolohiya ay makakatulong na maitaas ang ani sa niyog at mapahusay ang kalusugan ng puno sa ilalim ng kundisyon sa Pilipinas.

Basahin ang buong ulat sa comment section at DA website: https://www.da.gov.ph/pca-mitsui-partner-to-test-nanotechnology-for-coconut-farms/

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 | 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐨: 𝐘𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞

Big dreams grow from organic roots! Here’s a brief look at how she made her mark through YIPOA. Full feature coming up next!

31/07/2026

SIRP | La-Diyang Haven Agri Tourism Farm

Baw-ek, Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet – Today, the La-Diyang Haven Agri Tourism Farm marked another milestone in the implementation of the Swine Industry Recovery Project (SIRP) with the distribution of its first batch of piglets to members of the association.

The Swine Industry Recovery Project (SIRP) aims to normalize the hog population while improving and reviving the livelihoods of local hog raisers, ultimately contributing to a more stable and sustainable pork production industry.

The association officially received the project through a turnover ceremony held on March 27, 2026. Following the turnover, the facility was immediately operationalized after the purchase of its initial stocks.

As part of the project's repayment and sustainability mechanism, the association successfully conducted its first batch of piglet distribution, with 20 piglets given to members. The distribution ceremony was attended by staff of the Agricultural Training Institute – Cordillera Administrative Region (ATI-CAR), headed by Training Center Director Mr. Charlie C. Sagudan, together with the officers of the association and members who received the first batch of piglets.

During the program, Mr. Sagudan emphasized the importance of farm biosecurity in protecting the gains of the project. He reminded beneficiaries to strictly observe biosecurity protocols, noting that the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF) remains a challenge to the swine industry. He encouraged all members to remain cautious and work collectively to safeguard their farms.