This slide deck contains the shade requirements for cacao, the proper selection of shade tree species for cacao, appropraite spacing for intercropping other tree species with cacao, and the proper pruning regime for cacao-based agroforestry.
Last 21-22 February 2024, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project in the Philippines conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation. This is part of the series of TOTs that SFITAL is implementing to promote agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate-resilient cacao …
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Last 21-22 February 2024, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project in the Philippines conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation. The TOT aimed to capacitate local extensionists and farmer-leaders in Davao de Oro on IPDM and shade management, as well as …
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This video presents highlights of the 2nd SFITAL Cacao Stakeholders’ Forum cum Training on Assessment Tools to Support Roadmap Development conducted last 24-26 October 2023 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. The events aimed to showcase SFITAL’s project outputs and local enablers’ programs and services towards a sustainable cacao industry. It also aimed to capacitate local …
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ICRAF researchers recently found that Davao de Oro is moderately suitable for cacao production, showing the province’s huge potential. But there is room for improvement in current cacao management practices. In terms of strategy, specialists suggest going back to basics—agroforestry.
As cliché as it may sound, synergy between stakeholders from a range of sectors is necessary for any industry to thrive – including the cacao industry of Davao de Oro in the Philippines.
Cacao farmers need more help if they are to meet targets in the face of natural disasters.