A few years ago, Raju Bombo (not his real name), a former overseas worker from Pasacao, Camarines Sur, decided to turn to farming as his main source of income by cultivating a parcel of land inherited from his grandparents.
Initially, Bombo struggled due to his lack of experience in agriculture. However, after attending various training sessions, he successfully became a rice producer.
One such training session was under the Digital Farmers Program (DFP) provided by the Shell Training Farm (STF) in Bombon, Camarines Sur. This program taught Bombo how to use technology to streamline farming processes and improve crop yield.
Introduced before the Covid-19 pandemic by the Department of Agriculture – Philippines—Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), in partnership with PLDT and its subsidiary, Smart Communications, Inc., Inc., the DFP seeks to promote inclusive technologies that improve livelihood prospects for farmers throughout the nation.
Source: PIA Camarines Sur