By Kenneth Marcos 
In the quiet town of Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, many farmers still use traditional ways to grow their crops. For them, having access to digital tools can change their lives—helping them move from just getting by to growing their farms sustainably.
To support this change, the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute in Northern Mindanao (DA-ATI 10), together with PLDT and Smart Communications, gave a special #FarmTech package to local farmer-trainers. This package includes digital learning and training tools that can help farmers learn better farming methods and keep up with modern technology.
The training aims to equip farmers and extension workers with the skills they need to use these new tools, such as apps and online resources that provide information on weather, pests, crop care, and market prices. By having this knowledge at their fingertips, farmers can make better decisions that improve their yields and income.
This program supports the government’s goal to modernize agriculture in rural areas, especially for small farmers who face many challenges. Digital tools can help reduce costs, increase production, and connect farmers to markets more easily.
For many farmers in Alubijid, these digital tools mean hope for a brighter future—not just for themselves, but for their families and communities. As technology becomes more accessible, it opens new doors for sustainable growth in farming.
The partnership between DA-ATI, PLDT, and Smart shows how cooperation between government and private companies can bring real benefits to Filipino farmers. It also highlights the need to continue investing in technology and training to strengthen the agriculture sector.
As more farmers gain access to digital learning, the dream of a more productive and sustainable farming community moves closer to reality.
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