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This training provides participants an understanding of the theoretical bases of postharvest handling technologies, as well as their practical application to specific commodities and locations. These are in order to minimize losses and maintain and ensure the quality and safety of fresh produce.

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The Postharvest and Horticulture Training and Research Center (PHTRC) provides various services to various clients. This includes providing technical assistance on the operation and use of postharvest equipment, technical assistance to students of various levels on projects related to postharvest and horticulture, as well as technical assistance to industry clients on the establishment, operation and/or improvement of new and existing postharvest system for fresh fruits and vegetables.

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The library services aim to provide assistance to PHTRC research and extension staff. It includes searching and downloading of relevant information on the topic of postharvest (e-books, articles/reprints from postharvest e-journals, and latest statistics on perishable crops). It also aims to assist students of various levels by helping them in the searching and retrieving of requested articles.

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The main objective of the workshop-training is to enhance the conceptual and practical knowledge of the Municipal/Provincial Legislative Council, Municipal Planning Officer, and Municipal Agricultural Officer in policy analysis toward an evidence-based formulation of policies relating to watershed management. At the end of the training, the participants will be able to articulate the importance of policy and policy analysis with respect to watershed management. They will also be able to apply selected tools and techniques in undertaking policy analysis for watershed management. Lastly, they will be able to draft an ordinance or resolution for an integrated watershed management.

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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.