Catsu - CAF BS Agriculture

𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐬

First-year BS Agriculture students enrolled in SOILSCI2, together with third-year BS Agriculture majors in Crop Science, carried out a hands-on soil fertility analysis using the Soil Test Kits (STK) from the Regional Soils Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture (RFU V).

The activity provided students with practical competencies in determining soil fertility status, enabling them to recommend appropriate nutrient management strategies for sustainable crop productivity. For the third-year students, the results generated will also serve as baseline data for their undergraduate theses.

The Soil Test Kit (STK) offers a rapid and cost-effective method for assessing key soil parameters, including pH, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), through observable color reactions following reagent application.

📣 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗴𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 📣

Heads up, future agriculturists!

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Don’t miss this chance to with our esteemed lecturers this weekend to get you ready for the boards.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟳:𝟬𝟬-𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠)
Marjone Beltran, RAgr - Crop Protection: Plant Pathology

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟳:𝟬𝟬-𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠)
Rio Antion, RAgr - Crop Protection: Entomology

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𝘾𝙤-𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮:
BASC - College of Agriculture Student Council
UP Agricultural Society

🎉 Happy Birthday, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡! 🎂

Wishing our hardworking OJT Supervisor, Ma'am Hannah, a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for your dedication and guidance. 🥳💼

𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐲.... 𝐥𝐮𝐩𝐚 𝐩𝐨! 😆

First-year BS Agriculture students conducted a hands-on soil sampling activity on March 26, 2026, at the College of Agriculture and Fisheries Crop Production Laboratory Farm in Calatagan, Tibang, Virac, Catanduanes.

As part of their lesson in Soil Fertility Evaluation, the students were trained to identify and delineate soil units based on topography, vegetation, and soil type. They also demonstrated proper techniques in collecting topsoil and subsoil samples, along with accurate air-drying and quartering methods to obtain a representative 1-kilogram composite sample.

This activity highlights the importance of soil sampling as a crucial first step in soil fertility analysis—whether using soil test kits or laboratory methods—equipping students with essential skills for sustainable and science-based agricultural practices.

Happy Birthday to 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬! 🎈

Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you have on our students every day. Wishing you a wonderful celebration and a great year ahead! 🌿🎂

𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗙

The 3rd floor of the CAF building is now being developed into an urban garden with an edible landscape. Planted in the area are crops like tomatoes, eggplant, sitaw, pechay, okra, lettuce, kalabasa, ampalaya, and upland kangkong—showing that even small spaces can help produce food.

This initiative is led by our OJT student interns as part of their project-based training to complete their remaining hours. Using their experience from Fazendas, they are putting their knowledge into practice while contributing to a greener campus.

More than just a garden, this project supports the green initiatives of CATSU and PASO Catanduanes, promoting sustainable cropping practices—especially important in today’s time as global challenges continue to affect food supply.

Soon, the space will also serve as learning laboratory for students.

Today, eight BS Agriculture 4th-year students major in Animal Husbandry officially began their internship journey at the Agricultural Training Institute - International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ATI- ITCPH) in Lipa City, Batangas.

On their first day, the students underwent a formal orientation and a familiarization tour of the center’s state-of-the-art facilities. This deployment serves as a vital component of their professional development, equipping them with practical insights into the swine industry.