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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TRAINING PROGRAM IN JAPAN Training on Greenhouse Vegetable Production Host Institution: Kochi Prefecture Name: AserC. Berting Training Institution: Kochi Agricultural Research Center Duration: May 19, 2013 -November 14, 2013

 Reasons for Applying  1. To gain and learn more knowledge on vegetable production through actual experience. 2. To improve my capabilities as an agricultural extension worker relative to the implementation of agricultural projects and programs in my local institution.

Summary of Training 1. Nursery Management 2. Sweet bell pepper/ Paprika Production 3. Cucumber production 4. Eggplant production 5. Farm visits

 Nursery Management  Washing of wood compost Sowing of paprika seeds as

Nursery Management Transplanting of paprika seedlings

Sweet bell pepper production Land Preparation (Flooding)

Fertilizer application

Planting

Trimming

Harvesting and sorting

Cucumber production Grafting

Grafting

Planting

Eggplant production

Farm visits

Activities done after training 1. Conducted technology demonstrations on grafted cucumber production (on-farm).

2. Assisted farmers growing cucumber and sweet pepper in the locality. 3. Gave technical assistance to farmers regarding production of high quality vegetables.

Benguet’s Agricultural Programs on Sustainable Agriculture A. PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES • Production and distribution of quality planting materials • Benguet Agri-Eco Farm Project • Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) • Organic Agriculture (OA) • Soils and Water Conservation • Crop Protection

Benguet’s Agricultural Programs on Sustainable Agriculture B. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT • Technology Verification • Technology Dissemination C. EXTENSION SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES • Technology Demonstration Center Extension and Outreach Project • Rural Based Organizations Strengthening • Agricultural Development Conference • Young Farmers Exchange Program • Farmers Information and Training Service Center D. MARKETING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES • Agro-Industrial Fair • Product Development