This technical guide aims to capacitate field extensionists and farmer-leaders working with smallholder cacao growers in conducting training sessions on agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate-resilient cacao cultivation. Specifically, this technical guide details the principles and benefits of agroecology, as well as the different agroecological practices that can be integrated into cacao cultivation, particularly in relation to soil health and fertility management, integrated pest and disease management, and shade management.
Agroecological principles and practices for cacao cultivation: A technical guide
This technical guide was prepared for World Agroforestry (ICRAF) for the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project.
Suggested citation:
SFITAL Project. 2025. Agroecological principles and practices for cacao cultivation: A technical guide. ICRAF: Los Banos.
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