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[PRESENTATION] Concepts on soil health in cacao agroforestry systems

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Presentations, Publications, Topic, Tree management July 5, 2024May 6, 2025No Comments

As part of its series of training of trainers (TOT) on agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao cultivation, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project conducted a TOT on Soil Health and Fertility Management as Agroecological Practice for Cacao Cultivation last 26-27 June 2024 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Over 30 …

[PHOTO SET] Training of Trainers on Soil Health and Fertility Management as Agroecological Practice for Cacao Cultivation

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Photos, Publications, Topic, Tree management July 3, 2024July 3, 2024No Comments

As part of its series of Trainings of Trainers (TOT) on Agroecological Practices for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao cultivation, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project in the Philippines held a TOT on Soil Health and Fertility Management for Cacao Cultivation last 26-27 June 2024 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Discussions during …

Cacaomustahan Vol. 3, Issue 1 (January to March 2024)

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Newsletter, Payments for ecosystem services, Policies, Policymakers, Publications, Topic, Tree management May 3, 2024May 6, 2025No Comments

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 *

[PRESENTATIONS] Training of Trainers on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation

by sfitalphmainCacao growers, Extensionists, Presentations, Tree management April 2, 2024No Comments

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 …

[PRESENTATION] Designing local trainings for farmers and community members

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Presentations, Publications, Topic, Tree management April 2, 2024May 6, 2025No Comments

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 …

[PRESENTATION] Agroecological practices to manage pests and diseases in cacao

by sfitalphmainCacao growers, Extensionists, Presentations, Tree management April 2, 2024May 6, 2025No Comments

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 …

[PRESENTATION] Shade Management for Cacao as Agroecological Practice

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Presentations, Publications, Tree management, Uncategorized April 2, 2024May 6, 2025No Comments

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.

[PRESENTATION] Agroecological practices for cacao cultivation

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Presentations, Topic, Tree management April 1, 2024May 6, 2025No Comments

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 …

[PHOTO SET] Training of Trainers on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation

by sfitalphmainAudience, Cacao growers, Extensionists, Photos, Policymakers, Publications, Tree management April 1, 2024April 1, 2024No Comments

Getting the right mix: Agroforestry as an effective strategy to boost Davao de Oro’s cacao industry

by sfitalphmainCacao growers, Extensionists, Policies, Policymakers, Stories, Tree management January 9, 2023January 9, 2023No Comments

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.