One of the major issues of the cacao industry, not only in Davao de Oro, but in the entire country is the low productivity of trees, leading to low production. Many underlying factors contributing to this challenge were identified by national and local enablers. These include high incidence of pests and diseases, low soil fertility, …
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 …
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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