Mga 37 participants from farm schools, Isabela State University-Cabagan, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center 02 (ATI-RTC 02), Office of the Provincial and Municipal Agriculture (OPAG & OMAG) of Isabela joined the 3rd batch of Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Extension Service Program (RCEF-RESP) Training of Trainers (ToT) on Pest and Nutrient Management on July 18-22, 2022 at ATI-RTC 02.

“One of the topics to be discussed is the Abonong Swak Campaign of DA-PhilRice. We came up with this campaign in response to the increasing prices of fertilizers and fuels. This will help our farmers reduce their production cost. I wish everyone the best and expect your five-day training to be joyful and full of learnings.” Joy Bartolome Duldulao, OIC-Director of Isabela, emphasized during the opening program.

“Sana pagbalik niyo sa inyong respective farm schools ay maibahagi niyo ang mga matutunan ninyo dito sa nutrient and pest management training. Sana mas maraming mag-adopt lalo na sa Abonong Swak,” said Claris M. Alaska, ATI-RTC 02 Assistant Director.

Also present was Vilma Cabrera, Isabela’s Director of the Technical Education And Skills Development Authority.

Participants are expected to hone and expand their skills and knowledge on effective pest and nutrient management based on the PalayCheck System. (DA-PhilRice Isabela, FB)