Section 12. Training and Scholarship Program. —

The DA, in partnership with SUCs and the private sector, shall train the agricultural extension workers and agricultural engineers of the LGUs who in turn shall train the farmers and fisherfolk on agricultural and fisheries mechanization technologies and practices.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) shall be responsible in the training of agricultural and fisheries machinery technicians and operators.

Furthermore, scholarships for graduate and undergraduate degrees on agricultural engineering and trade/vocational courses on agricultural and fisheries mechanization shall be given priority by the DA, the CHED and the DOST.