Manila, Jan. 27 -- Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss is pushing to expand Israel's intensive agricultural training program to reach more provinces across the country.

In a media interview Monday, Fluss emphasized Israel's expertise in growing fruit trees, vegetables, and high-value crops using scientific methods, despite not producing rice or grains.

Fluss said he was happy to bring into the province their knowledge through the Agro Studies program, noting that around 700 Filipino interns have participated in their program through a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The program, which lasts 11 months, immerses interns in hands-on training with farmers for five days a week,...