In response to its mandate to do research, training and extension activities on production, processing and marketing of various crops and livestock, UPLBCAFS-LGRTS disseminates planting materials. Specifically, it provides asexually propagated planting materials of various fruit trees to fruit farmers of the region.
This is an effort that caters to walk-ins and callers who inquire on specific concerns that are within the scope of the research, extension and production programs of the station. Commonly clients would inquire on recommended farming practices for a specific crop and immediate remedy for some common pests and diseases (farmers). They would also inquire about references for investigatory projects and short term production services like the culture of mushroom, asexual propagation methods, identification of plant species, sources of project materials (students), as well as references for production practices of plantation crops, epidemic diseases, sources of publication materials, mushroom culture, advises on possible research activities for agri-based business enterprises (professionals/industries).
This training provides participants opportunity to gain skills and knowledge on plant asexual propagation techniques, which include cutlage, marcotting or layering, budding, grafting, and others.
LGRTS has been engaging in the activity since 1980.
The training aims to strengthen the capacity of the municipal officers engaged in agricultural development planning to integrate climate change risk management in agricultural development. This course is divided into two parts. The first part is a review of the climate change science and agricultural planning process. Part two is about the integration of climate risk management on agricultural development planning through a workshop.
This training aims to strengthen the capacity of agricultural extension workers (AEWs) to further appreciate and apply climate decision support tools to reduce risks in agriculture. Specifically, participants will be exposed to climate forecasting and analysis, trained to input, process, and analyze data using the Decision Support System for Agro-technology Transfer (DSSAT) Model. They will also be able to prepare seasonal climate advisory.
Generally, the objective of CDRA is to conduct a climate and disaster risk assessment of a local government unit (e.g., municipality/city). This consists of identifying the different hazards and hazard-prone areas in the municipality, conducting climate impact chain analysis, and generating an exposure map of each of the five exposure units— population, natural resources, urban use, critical point facilities, and lifeline utilities). It also involves evaluating the adaptive capacities of the municipality, the formulation of the disaster risk assessment matrix, the assessment of disaster risks by evaluating the likelihood of occurrence and severity of consequence, and the recommendation of appropriate measures for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
This involves the development and production of major publications such as technical bulletins, books, catalogues, training manuals, pamphlets and leaflets on postharvest developments and horticulture. It also involves the creation of PowerPoint presentations for trainings, invitations or requests by other agencies, and briefing materials for visitors program and other events. Posters and/or streamers for exhibits and similar events, as well as popular articles on postharvest developments for newsletters, newspapers and magazines are also produced for promotion purposes.
Good quality planting material is one of the main factors in increasing production. These planting materials should be accessible to farmers when needed and at cost affordable to farmers. This service aims to make readily available good quality planting materials to farmers at reasonable prices.
This environmental training program for the youth is regularly conducted among CHEs freshmen students, as well as with high school students of the province of Laguna. This training course is intended to enable the youth to become environmental leaders and stewards in their respective communities.
Organic agriculture is one of the specializations offered in senior high school under the Department of Education’s new K-12 program. This training started when the office was invited to send lecturers related to organic agriculture and native chicken production was one of the topics.
