R-FALLOW is a model of rural landscape dynamics and economic-ecological trade-off of land use scenario created by World Agroforestry (ICRAF). It was used in the Sustainable Farmin in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) to develop possible land use scenarios to guide local stakeholders in crafting a roadmap for sustainable cacao development. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your …
Cacaomustahan is the official newsletter of SFITAL for the Philippines. It presents updates on the implementation of the project in Davao de Oro, including field activities, new stories, and recent outputs and publications. Issues are released regularly. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *
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 …
Cacaosumahan is an information brief presenting highlights of technical reports and research outputs created for the SFITAL Project. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *
Cacaosumahan is an information brief presenting highlights of technical reports and research outputs created for the SFITAL Project. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *
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.
Cacaomustahan is the official newsletter of SFITAL for the Philippines. It presents updates on the implementation of the project in Davao de Oro, including field activities, new stories, and recent outputs and publications. Issues are released regularly. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *
Researchers have confirmed that Davao de Oro is moderately suitable for cacao. What does that mean for local growers and policymakers?