Agricultural Training Institute (Philippines)
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' Agricultural Training Institute (Filipino: Surian ng Pagsasanay sa Pagsasaka), abbreviated as ATI, is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Agriculture
responsible for training agricultural extension workers and their clientele; conducting multi-level training programs to promote and accelerate rural development; and ensuring that research results are communicated to the farmers through appropriate training and extension activities.
(DA) was reorganized in January 1987 under the Executive Order No. 116, the Bureau of Agricultural Extension (BAEx), the Philippine Agricultural Training Council (PATC) and the Philippine Training Centers for Rural Development (PTC-RD) merged, and paved the way for the establishment of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).
The ATI started with ten training centers from the former PTC-RD when it became operational in 1987. A year after, the number of training centers nationwide rose to 26 when nine Regional Training Centers (RTC) and seven Farmers’ Training Centers (FTC) were set up.
In 1989, there was a total of 41 training centers nationwide after seven FTCs, seven Regional Fishermen’s Training Centers (RFTC) and the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH) were installed.
ATI’s role as the DA’s extension and training arm was strengthened with the Republic Act
8435 or the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997. But in November 1998, the RFTCs were turned over to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
. Also, the FTCs were renamed Provincial Training Centers.
At present, ATI, being the extension and training arm of the Philippine Department of Agriculture, is geographically situated nationwide to be able to reach its target clientele in the agriculture and fisheries sector. It has 16 regional training centers and one international training center, with its Central Office located at Diliman, Quezon City
, Philippines
. To wit,
The Philippine Department of Agriculture recently issued Department Order no. 3, series of 2007, designating the ATI to lead in the provision of e-extension services in collaboration with the various agencies, bureaus and organizational units of the Department of Agriculture.This is to integrate and harmonize the ICT-based extension delivery system for agriculture and fisheries. Hence, leading to the development of e-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries.
The Farmers' Contact Center (FCC)
Nutrient Manager for Rice Mobile—a toll free messaging service of the Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
' Agricultural Training Institute (Filipino: Surian ng Pagsasanay sa Pagsasaka), abbreviated as ATI, is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture (Philippines)
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture , abbreviated as DA, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for boosting the income of farmers as well as reducing the incidence of poverty in the rural sector, as stipulated inthe Government's Medium Term Philippine...
responsible for training agricultural extension workers and their clientele; conducting multi-level training programs to promote and accelerate rural development; and ensuring that research results are communicated to the farmers through appropriate training and extension activities.
History
When the Department of AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture (Philippines)
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture , abbreviated as DA, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for boosting the income of farmers as well as reducing the incidence of poverty in the rural sector, as stipulated inthe Government's Medium Term Philippine...
(DA) was reorganized in January 1987 under the Executive Order No. 116, the Bureau of Agricultural Extension (BAEx), the Philippine Agricultural Training Council (PATC) and the Philippine Training Centers for Rural Development (PTC-RD) merged, and paved the way for the establishment of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).
The ATI started with ten training centers from the former PTC-RD when it became operational in 1987. A year after, the number of training centers nationwide rose to 26 when nine Regional Training Centers (RTC) and seven Farmers’ Training Centers (FTC) were set up.
In 1989, there was a total of 41 training centers nationwide after seven FTCs, seven Regional Fishermen’s Training Centers (RFTC) and the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH) were installed.
ATI’s role as the DA’s extension and training arm was strengthened with the Republic Act
Republic Acts of the Philippines
This article contains a partial list of Philippine laws. Philippine laws have had various nomenclature designations at different periods in the history of the Philippines, as shown in the following table:...
8435 or the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997. But in November 1998, the RFTCs were turned over to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Philippines)
The Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources , abbreviated as BFAR, is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Agriculture responsible for the development, improvement, management and conservation of the Philippines' fisheries and aquatic resources.-History:When...
. Also, the FTCs were renamed Provincial Training Centers.
At present, ATI, being the extension and training arm of the Philippine Department of Agriculture, is geographically situated nationwide to be able to reach its target clientele in the agriculture and fisheries sector. It has 16 regional training centers and one international training center, with its Central Office located at Diliman, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. To wit,
- ATI-International Training Center on Pig Husbandry
- ATI - Cordillera Administrative Region
- ATI - Region I (Ilocos)
- ATI - Region II (Cagayan Valley)
- ATI - Region III (Central Luzon)
- ATI - Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
- ATI - Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)
- ATI - Region V (Bicol)
- ATI - Region VI (Western Visayas)
- ATI - Region VII (Central Visayas)
- ATI - Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
- ATI - Region IX (Western Mindanao)
- ATI - Region X (Northern Mindanao)
- ATI - Region XI (Southern Mindanao)
- ATI - Region XII (Central Mindanao)
- ATI - Region XIII (Caraga)
- ATI - ARMM (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao)
Republic Act 8435 (Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997)
- To lead in the formulation of the national Agriculture and Fisheries Extension (AFE) agenda and budget;
- To prepare an integrated plan for publicly-funded training programs in agriculture and fisheries;
- To advise the Department of Agriculture in managing financial and logistical support for AFE;
- To formulate and issue guidelines in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating AFE programs; and
- To assist the local government units extension system by improving their effectiveness and efficiency through capability building and complementary extension activities such as technical assistance, training of personnel, improvement of physical facilities, extension cum research and information support services in coordination with state universities and colleges.
Executive Order Number 116
- To train agricultural extension workers and their clientele;
- To conduct multi-level training programs to promote and accelerate rural development; and
- To ensure that research results are communicated to the farmers through appropriate training and extension activities.
The Philippine Department of Agriculture recently issued Department Order no. 3, series of 2007, designating the ATI to lead in the provision of e-extension services in collaboration with the various agencies, bureaus and organizational units of the Department of Agriculture.This is to integrate and harmonize the ICT-based extension delivery system for agriculture and fisheries. Hence, leading to the development of e-Extension Program for Agriculture and Fisheries.
Vision
Leadership excellence in agricultural technology and knowledge management for a more proactive and responsive extension service.Mission
We coordinate diversified agricultural extension delivery system for the local government sectors 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 fisherfolk to become more globally competitive.Philosophy
Adhering the 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 operation and to guarantee client-oriented, gender sensitive, demand-driven, proactive and participatory interventions.Extension Programs and Partnership
4-H Development Program for the Youth in Agriculture and FisheriesKnowledge Products Management
THe e-Extension Program for Agriculture and FisheriesThe Farmers' Contact Center (FCC)
Nutrient Manager for Rice Mobile—a toll free messaging service of the Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute