Training of Trainers on Smart Farming in Greenhouse Production of Fruit Crops and Leafy Vegetables
This document highlights a Training of Trainers (TOT) program held from February 27 to April 12, 2025, at Bukid Amara Farm, Lucban, Quezon, focused on smart farming for greenhouse production of fruit crops and leafy vegetables. Funded by the Asian Food and Agri Cooperation Initiative (AFACI) and organized by the Philippine Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), the program provided in-depth skill-building and hands-on training for 16 regional high value crops coordinators and Learning Site for Agriculture cooperators. Topics covered included crop-specific cultivation techniques, plant nutrition and irrigation, greenhouse automation, pest and disease management, hydroponics, and business/marketing strategies for greenhouse operations.