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.
[PRESENTATION] Designing local trainings for farmers and community members
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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[PRESENTATION] Agroecological practices to manage pests and diseases in cacao
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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[PRESENTATION] Shade Management for Cacao as Agroecological Practice
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
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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[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 …
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.
Cacaomustahan Vol. 1, Issue 3 (Special year-end issue 2022)
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 *