The National Corn-Based Farmer-Scientists Research, Development and Extension Training Program (FSTP) program is an integrative and holistic three-phase agricultural research, development and extension (RDE) methodology. It is primarily concerned with the development of appropriate values in farmers engaged in crops such as corn, rice, and vegetables, as well as animals, in a corn-based production system. It aims to help farmers adopt to more scientific and sustainable methods of farming.
The National Corn-Based Farmer-Scientists Research, Development and Extension Training Program (FSTP) program is an integrative and holistic three-phase agricultural research, development and extension (RDE) methodology. It is primarily concerned with the development of appropriate values in farmers engaged in crops such as corn, rice, and vegetables, as well as animals, in a corn-based production system. It aims to help farmers adopt to more scientific and sustainable methods of farming.
This retooling workshop sought to update and enhance the technical knowledge of the FSTP team, so that it can better serve and train program recipients, most especially the farmer-scientists.
These seminars and courses assist various sectors in their operations, in identifying and solving technical problems in food processing and related disciplines by providing technical assistance.
The Analytical Service Laboratory (ASL) of the Agricultural Systems Institute (ASI) of UPLB CAFS is tasked to serve a wide group of clientele, which includes employees of government agencies, private individuals and companies, farmers, as well as students who are in need of services for soil, plant tissue, water, and fertilizer analyses.
These training workshops aim to create awareness among DA and LGU technicians and cassava farmers about the varying levels of cyanide in the different varieties of cassava.
Specifically, these workshops are intended to create awareness among DA and LGU technicians and cassava farmers that the cyanide content in cassava can be analyzed in the field using the Cassava Cyanide Color Wheel Test Kit.
This service assists different academic and research institutions in properly identifying wood samples for research and instruction purposes. It also assists wood processors in meeting customers’ wood species specifications.
This training aims to enhance and/or develop knowledge and skills of participants on conducting postharvest research from conceptualization to implementation
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.
This course is a combination of lecture practicum covering the basic topics on dairy production and management with more emphasis on animal care and milking activities. This is an exclusive course for those under the Young Filipino Farmers Training Program in Japan.
