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.
Category: Education and Training
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 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.
This training enhances participants’ technical capability and develops their skills on postharvest horticulture management. It focuses on the meeting of requirements for quality and safety of fresh produce as it goes to the supply chain.
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.
This internship will immerse participants in the conduct of postharvest research based on a particular postharvest discipline, problem area, or commodity of interest.
The on-demand trainings on organic vegetable production started in 2016 due to the demand of a potential partner-client. It was right in time for the implementation of the station’s Techno-Demo Project for the mentioned commodity since 2014.
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.