Activity Report of the First Planning Workshop for the Development of a Sustainable Cacao Roadmap for Davao de Oro
This is the activity report for the first planning workshop for the development of sustainable cacao roadmap for Davao de Oro.
[PHOTO SET] Training of Trainers on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation
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 …
R-FALLOW User’s Manual
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 Vol.2, Issue 1 (January to December 2023)
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 *
2nd SFITAL Cacao Stakeholders’ Forum: Recap
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, Vol. 1 Issue 2 (February 2023)
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 Vol. 1, Issue 1 (February 2023)
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 *
Getting the right mix: Agroforestry as an effective strategy to boost Davao de Oro’s cacao industry
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.
Better together: institutionalizing a multi-stakeholder partnership for Davao de Oro’s cacao industry
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.
After the storm: sustaining cacao’s development momentum in Davao de Oro, Philippines
Cacao farmers need more help if they are to meet targets in the face of natural disasters.