| Agricultural Training Institute | |
|---|---|
| Surian ng Pagsasanay sa Pagsasaka | |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | January 30, 1987 |
| Agency executive | Asterio P. Saliot, Director |
| Parent agency | Department of Agriculture |
| Website | |
| www.ati.da.gov.ph | |
The Philippines' 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.
When the Department of Agriculture (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.
Leadership excellence in agricultural technology and knowledge management for a more proactive and responsive extension service.
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.
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.
4-H Development Program for the Youth in Agriculture and Fisheries
THe 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
RIC-HEEAP Entrepreneurial Projects as well as conduct of consultative meetings and other forms of technical assistance
Youth in Agriculture and Fisheries Program and Expanded Human Resource Development Program
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