eVillage project in Aurora

The project was launched by the Department of Agriculture Training Institute (DA-ATI), the Philippine Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP).

The first e-Village is located in Aurora province wherein farmers are also getting training on establishing a cooperative (or co-op) to manage their crops.

Farmers are taught to synchronize their schedules for planting, harvesting and delivery of produce. They would also be providing information about their progress and evaluation to how to better improve their farming techniques.

The project development is spearheaded by Senator Edgardo Angara, who also heads the Congressional Commission on Science, Technology and Engineering (COMSTE). [via]